Learning to Get Along® Book Series
All the books in the Learning to Get Along series contain valuable lessons for kids. But when you're dealing with particular social challenges, some of these may be especially helpful:
Accept and Value Each Person - Introduces the concept of diversity, respecting differences, accepting people as they are, and including others
Talk and Work It Out - Teaches kids a simplified version of peaceful conflict resolution: calm down, express your problem, listen to the other side, and brainstorm solutions
Be Careful and Stay Safe - Encourages children how to avoid potential dangers, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead
Know and Follow Rules - Underscores the importance of following rules to stay safe, be fair, get along with others, and learn. Kids who follow rules have something to be proud of!
Join in and Play - Gives kids insight into how to make friends, be a friend, cooperate in a group, and get along with others
Reach Out and Give - Encourages kids to recognize gratitude and the joy that comes from giving. Shows kids how they can contribute to their community in simple, meaningful ways.
Understand and Care - Sometimes kids need help developing empathy for other people. This book shows them how to listen to others and respect their feelings.
Be Polite and Kind - Reinforces the importance of good manners and the power of words like "Please," "Thank You," "Excuse Me," and "I'm Sorry."
Respect and Take Care of Things - Reminds kids to ask for permission before taking things, and then put it back where it belongs afterwards. Teaches simple environmental awareness.
Be Honest and Tell the Truth - It's important to tell the truth, but sometimes it takes courage as well as tact! This book shows how honesty builds trust and self-confidence.
Share and Take Turns - Reluctant to share? This book gives kids good reasons to share and ways they can share their possessions, knowledge, and time.
Listen and Learn - Listening is a skill that can be learned! Kids learn what listening really means, how to be a good listener, and why it's important.
When I Feel Afraid - It's common for kids to have fears...this book gives them simple coping skills and encourages them to share their fears with adults.
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