Be Careful and Stay Safe/Tener cuidado y mantenerse seguro


Book Description

In English and Spanish, teach children how to avoid potential dangers, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead. The world can seem like a perilous place. But even very young children can learn basic skills for staying safe in ordinary situations and preparing for emergencies. Without scaring kids (or alarming adults), this English-Spanish bilingual book about safety for kids teaches little ones how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead. Includes questions, activities, and safety games that reinforce the ideas being taught, in both English and Spanish. The Learning to Get Along® Series The Learning to Get Along series helps children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations, lots of diversity, and concrete examples make these read-aloud books appropriate for home and childcare settings, schools, and special education settings. Each book ends with a section of discussion questions, games, and activities adults can use to reinforce what children have learned. All titles available in English-Spanish bilingual editions.




Be Careful and Stay Safe/Tener Cuidado y Mantenerse Seguro


Book Description

In English and Spanish, teach children how to avoid potential dangers, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead. The world can seem like a perilous place. But even very young children can learn basic skills for staying safe in ordinary situations and preparing for emergencies. Without scaring kids (or alarming adults), this English-Spanish bilingual book about safety for kids teaches little ones how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead. Includes questions, activities, and safety games that reinforce the ideas being taught, in both English and Spanish. The Learning to Get Along® Series The Learning to Get Along series helps children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations, lots of diversity, and concrete examples make these read-aloud books appropriate for home and childcare settings, schools, and special education settings. Each book ends with a section of discussion questions, games, and activities adults can use to reinforce what children have learned. All titles available in English-Spanish bilingual editions.




Listen and Learn


Book Description

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.




Cool Down and Work Through Anger


Book Description

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 through anger, they can feel peaceful again.




Be Polite and Kind / Ser respetuoso y amable


Book Description

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 others. A section at the back of the book, in both English and Spanish, provides questions for discussion, scenarios, and role-play activities to help adults reinforce the book’s lessons and teach children social skills. Learning to Get Along® Bilingual Editions Now children and adults can enjoy our most popular Learning to Get Along books in English and Spanish. Children will learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life scenarios, lots of diversity, and captivating illustrations make these read-aloud books perfect for home and child care settings, as well as schools and special education. These bilingual editions provide the complete text from the original books, including discussion and activity guides for adults, in both languages.




Learning to Get Along Series Interactive Software


Book Description

Now for Mac and Windows. Praised by parents, embraced by educators, this early childhood development book series teaches young children how to deal with their emotions, make positive choices, solve problems, resolve conflicts, resist impulsive behavior, form relationships, work cooperatively, and more. Now all 15 of the Learning to Get Along series are available in one kid-friendly software package. Teachers can choose which books to make available to each child, manage audio features, and track students' progress. Children follow along or read on their own, using a special highlight feature to click and hear word definitions. A sequence of questions follows each book; test results are stored for teacher review in individual student files. Designed for classroom use, yet equally useful at home. User's Guide included. Developed in association with Attainment Company. Software disc, Windows XP or higher, Mac OS 10.5 or higher, Intel processor, touch-screen and single-switch compatible.




The New Potty (Little Critter)


Book Description

Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is dealing with his little sister learning to use the potty in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s trying to help her make it to the bathroom, encouraging her when she does well, or getting frustrated when she doesn’t, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about potty training and how to be a good older sibling!




The Four Loves


Book Description

Analyzes the feelings and problems involved in different types of human love, including familial affection, friendship, passion, and charity.




Be Polite and Kind


Book Description

When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior. This book helps kids understand the importance of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies (“please,” “thank you,” “excuse me”), and respecting the feelings of others. Scenarios and role-play activities help adults reinforce the book’s lessons.




Wide Sargasso Sea


Book Description

"A considerable tour de force by any standard." ?New York Times Book Review"