Jabari Jumps
By Gaia Cornwall · Read by Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Illustrated by
- Gaia Cornwall
- Published by
- Candlewick Press
- Official grade range
- 1st–3rd
- Official run time
- 8:00
ReadAloudKit teaching snapshot
What you can teach with this story
Jabari has finished his swimming lessons and plans to jump from the diving board, but the climb gives him time to notice and work through his fear.
Why it fits
The familiar challenge and supportive adult response make courage, self-talk, and manageable next steps concrete for young learners.
Teaching focus
Identify how words, actions, and support help a character move through fear.
Before watching, ask
“What might this story help us understand about courage?”
Build a connected week
These books share a grade fit, theme, or reading skill with this title.
Ready-to-teach lesson
Courage Can Include Fear
- Students sequence the small steps Jabari takes toward the jump.
- Students explain how support and self-talk help him act while afraid.
20 / 30 / 45 min
Three pacing versions
2 pauses + 3 questions
Comprehension, inference, connection
1-page printable
Support / Core / Extend included
Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.