Cheri J Meiners

"Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn--the sooner the better--and this book is an ideal introduction to sharing and taking turns. In simple words and engaging illustrations, this book presents sharing as a positive choice, then describes four ways to share. It points out that sharing goes beyond things: children can also share their knowledge, their creativity, and their time. What if they don't want to share, or someone won't share...

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...

Demonstrates ways to accept and value people that are different for various reasons, including skin color, religious background, and abilities.

Learn how important it is to keep trying and not give up.

Introduces children to the importance of following rules at school and at home. Know and Follow Rules helps children to understand the importance of rules in affirming and supportive language. Children learn to understand that actions have consequences, and that the best way for getting along is for everyone to know and understand what is expected of them. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children realize the positive results that result...

A boy describes what actions he takes to stay safe in various situations, such as what he does when he gets separated from an adult while out shopping, how he helps prepare for emergencies, and what he does when someone gets hurt.

"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."--Amazon.com....

Reassuring and supportive, this book helps preschool and primary children learn concrete social skills for anger management and discover that when they cool down and work through anger, they can feel peaceful again. The English-Spanish editions from the popular Learning to Get Along series help children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations and lots of diversity make these read-aloud books appropriate...

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.

Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. This gentle, encouraging book introduces and explains what listening means, why it's important, and how to listen well. Realistic examples and inviting full-color illustrations bring the concepts to life. The focus throughout is on the positive results of being a good listener. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with ways...