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Learning to Be a Good Friend allows adults to show kids how to cultivate friendship. It discusses behaviors that foster friendships, as well as those that drive friends away. It illustrates the pitfalls of peer pressure, and what to do when you can’t find a friend or have lost your best friend.
"Sometimes my friend and I want to play with the same toy at the same time. I want it! But if I take it my friend doesn't have a toy and it's not as much fun to play alone.It's important for me to remember that I am a good friend, all the time, every time!Good friends know that everyone has more fun when we take turns with our toys."Entering the world of friendships can be challenging for young children who are still in the process of developing empathy and tend to view their experiences only from their own perspective. This book is designed to help preschool aged children learn what good friends do in a variety of different situations. They will learn about sharing, working together and taking turns, but also begin to understand more challenging situations such as food allergies and teasing. Not only do they learn what to do, but why. I Am a Good Friend will help the child in your life develop healthy friendships - friendships that could last a life time! BONUS: When you order the paperback, you receive the e-book version FREE!
Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "Today, our class is going to the zoo! We each have a buddy. My buddy has a broken leg, so it's my job to help him." This is Hikaru, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be a good friend. You will see that, when he chooses being a good friend, friendship grows! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!
Connections made with other people affect the way we grow and thrive. But it can be hard to make new friends and maintain old relationships. Learn how to connect with people, be a good friend, and get the most out of friendships.
Build attitudes of respect and caring, reduce problem behaviors, empower students to solve problems, and educate the whole child with this flexible, user-friendly activity guide. The lessons' literature-based connections allow teachers to "build in" rather than "add on" social-emotional learning (SEL) throughout the day. Field-tested in classrooms across the United States, these activities when fully implemented have resulted in improved school climate, greater parent engagement, increased academic achievement, and reduction in discipline referrals. Features of the book include: 100+ easy-to-implement year-round activities that integrate info the daily curriculum in all subject areas Monthly themes focused on empathy, bullying prevention, teamwork, decision-making, and more Concise lesson formats (Read, Discuss, Do, Relate) Discussion and writing prompts Built-in assessments Digital content includes all of the book's reproducible forms.
Teach young children what it means to be a good friend! Kindergarten students will learn about friendship with this delightful nonfiction book that uses bright photos and easy-to-read text to show examples of good friendships. Featuring a supporting glossary and index, this book helps beginning readers build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.
Build attitudes of respect and caring, reduce problem behaviors, empower students to solve problems, and educate the whole child with this flexible, user-friendly activity guide. The lessons' literature-based connections allow teachers to "build in" rather than "add on" social-emotional learning (SEL) throughout the day. Field-tested in classrooms across the United States, these activities when fully implemented have resulted in improved school climate, greater parent engagement, increased academic achievement, and reduction in discipline referrals. Features of the book include: 100+ easy-to-implement year-round activities that integrate info the daily curriculum in all subject areas Monthly themes focused on empathy, bullying prevention, teamwork, decision-making, and more Concise lesson formats (Read, Discuss, Do, Relate) Discussion and writing prompts Built-in assessments Digital content includes all of the book's reproducible forms.
Ready-to-use activities integrate into the daily curriculum to help teachers create a safe and caring classroom
