Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children develop skills for listening, understand why it's important to listen, and recognize the positive results of listening. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.
Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children develop ...
Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn--the sooner the better. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrations help children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.
Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn--the sooner the better. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrations help children practice sh...
A child who can t follow rules is a child who s always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn, be fair, and get along. Then it presents just four basic rules: Listen, Best Work, Hands and Body to Myself, and Please and Thank You. The focus throughout is on the positive sense of pride that comes with learning to follow rules. Includes questions and activities adults can use to reinforce the ideas and skills being taught. "
A child who can t follow rules is a child who s always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn...
It's fun to make friends and play with others, but it's not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules--like ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. This book teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend. Includes ideas for games adults can use with kids to reinforce the skills being taught.
It's fun to make friends and play with others, but it's not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules--like ask be...
Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Respect, responsibility, and stewardship are concepts that even young children can relate to--because they have things they value. This book encourages children to pick up after themselves, put things back where they belong, and ask permission to use things that don't belong to them. It also teaches simple environmental awareness: respecting and taking care of the earth. Includes ideas for adult-led activities and discussions.
Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Respect, responsibility, and stewardship are concepts that even young children c...
What's the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It's never too soon for children to learn the process of peaceful conflict resolution. This book distills it into clear, simple language and supporting illustrations. Children learn to calm themselves, state the problem, listen, think of solutions, try one, evaluate results, and even agree to disagree when a solution isn't possible. Includes skill-building games and role plays for adults to use with children.
What's the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It's never too soon for children to learn the process...
The world is becoming more diverse, and so are the daily lives of our children. Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself and one's immediate family is a critical social skill. "Accept and Value Each Person" introduces diversity and related concepts: respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating people just the way they are. Includes questions, activities, and games that reinforce the ideas being taught.
The world is becoming more diverse, and so are the daily lives of our children. Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself...
It's never too soon to learn the difference between what's true and what isn't. Words and pictures help young children discover that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence. They also learn that telling the truth sometimes takes courage and tact. Includes discussion questions, skits, scenarios, and games that reinforce the ideas being taught.
It's never too soon to learn the difference between what's true and what isn't. Words and pictures help young children discover that being honest i...
Everyone gets angry, so it's never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry--but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete skills for working through anger: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient, and viewing others positively. Reassuring and supportive, the book helps preschool and primary-age children see that when they cool down and work...
Everyone gets angry, so it's never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with ange...
Resilience the ability to recover or bounce back from problems, hurt, or loss is critical for social and emotional health and helps people feel happy, capable, and in charge of their lives. Foster perseverance, patience, and resilience in children with this unique, encouraging book. Young children learn thought processes and actions that are positive, realistic, and helpful for bouncing back. The book also helps children recognize people who can support them in times of difficulty. Back matter includes advice for raising resilient children and fostering resiliency at school and in...
Resilience the ability to recover or bounce back from problems, hurt, or loss is critical for social and emotional health and helps people feel hap...
