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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.
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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.
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Introduce children, in English and Spanish, to gratitude and philanthropy, and show them how they can contribute to their community in simple, meaningful ways.
Young children can participate in service learning projects to help make the world a better place. This English-Spanish bilingual book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator. Words and pictures show children contributing to their community...
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Integrity is an important trait for children to develop-especially as they grow, learn, and have more opportunities to make choices for themselves. With this encouraging book, support children in knowing right from wrong, making positive decisions, keeping promises, and staying true to themselves. Back matter includes advice for teaching integrity at home, at school, and in childcare. Being the Best Me Series: From the author of the popular Learning...
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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.
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Introduce kids, in English and Spanish, to respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating people the way they are.
The world is diverse, and so are the daily lives of children. Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself and one's immediate family are critical social skills. This English-Spanish bilingual book introduces vital character education concepts: respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating...
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Teach children that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence, and that telling the truth can take courage and tact in this English-Spanish bilingual book.
It's never too soon to learn the difference between what's true and what isn't. In this English-Spanish bilingual book, words and pictures help young children discover that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence. They also learn that telling...
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English-Spanish bilingual edition teaches young children simple manners and kind behavior.
When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior. Use this English-Spanish bilingual book to teach manners and help young children understand the importance of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies ("please," "thank you," "excuse me"), and respecting the feelings of...
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For young children, learning to forgive-when they've been let down or had their feelings are hurt-can take time. Help children develop their forgiveness skills and learn how to accept an apology and move on without holding grudges. At the same time, encourage children to let go of disappointment and to accept when things don't go the way they hope. Back matter includes advice for teaching forgiveness at home, at school, and in childcare. Being the...
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Imagination and motivation are key to young children's happiness and health. Thinking about dreams and goals can help children cope with challenges when they arise and view life through a hopeful lens. With this encouraging book, nurture children's imaginations and help them enjoy taking responsibility for their choices and goals. Back matter includes advice for motivating kids and teaching about goal setting at home, at school, and in childcare....
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Establishing patterns of healthy diet, exercise, and sleep helps children stay physically active, make friends, learn well, and enjoy emotional health-all of which lead to greater happiness. Children's health and confidence can increase as they become more aware of their own unique bodies and abilities, and as they incorporate the self-care principles presented in this warm and encouraging book. Back matter includes advice for motivating kids and...
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