Understand and care

Empathy is key to positive, healthy relationships. This book builds empathy in children. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs—and different from theirs. It guides children to show they care by listening to others and respecting their feelings. Includes questions to discuss and empathy games to play.

Listen and learn

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.

Know and follow rules

Explores how much fun it can be to play together when everyone knows and understands what is expected and follows the rules.

Reach out and give

Even very young children can help to make the world a better place. This book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator. Words and pictures show children contributing to their community in simple yet meaningful ways. Includes discussion questions, a philanthropy role-play, generosity games, and ideas for service projects.

Accept and value each person

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781575422039

Collation

35 pages : illustration ; 22 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

F76

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