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Words Are Not for Hurting (Ages 4-7) (Best Behavior Series)
Elizabeth Verdick
Free Spirit Publishing, 2004
Great teaching tool
This book (and the entire series) is a great teaching tool for little ones. Often times, when my daughter needs a "reminder" about choosing her words carefully, we put this in our bedtime story rotation.
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Share and Take Turns (Learning to Get Along, Book 1)
Cheri J. Meiners
Free Spirit Publishing, 2003
An excellent series--get them all!
I would highly recommend any of the books in this series by Cheri Meiners. This book has been especially helpful as my 5-year-old sometimes encounters children who *don't* share well or want to take turns. These books caught my eye because the writing level is just ...
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Talk And Work It Out (Learning to Get Along)
Cheri J. Meiners
Free Spirit Publishing, 2005
Excellent book
I have two children, a seven year old boy diagnosed with aspergers, and a four year old boy. I picked it up primarily for my older son.
There is something about the flow of ideas in this book which is very engaging. I found this myself and both of my sons were taken ...
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Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power & Positive Self-Esteem (Revised & Updated Edition)
Gershen Kaufman, Lev Raphael, ...
Free Spirit Publishing, 1999
Helping your child's Self Esteem
This is an excellent book. My son and I read a little bit of it at bedtime and keep a notebook to jot down our thoughts. It has improved his self-worth and it has helped me relearn social skills that I should be using in my own life.
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Teeth Are Not for Biting (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series)
Elizabeth Verdick
Free Spirit Publishing, 2003
Teeth Are Not for Biting
Teeth Are Not for Biting (Best Behavior Series)
This is a great book to read to toddlers to teach acceptable and unacceptable behavior. It has colorful pictures and using simple words easy to understand. This book also offers tips and advice at the end for parents ...
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Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom: How to Reach and Teach All Learners, Grades 3-12
Diane Heacox
Free Spirit Publishing, 2001
New to differentiation?
I found this book to be terrific! It answered all of my questions. I used the student survey with my 9th grade students and they loved it! I even use the matrix plans for every unit I teach. This book covers it all - placing students in groups (how to place ...
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The Survival Guide for Kids With ADD or ADHD
John F. Taylor
Free Spirit Publishing, 2006
Delightful and helpful
I have an interest in all information and ways of informing people about ADHD and The Survival Guide for kids with ADD or ADHD, is not only informative, it is also practical and fun. I support any author who suggests positive ways for parents to interact with their ...
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Hands Are Not for Hitting (Ages 4-7) (Best Behavior Series)
Martine Agassi Ph.D.
Free Spirit Publishing, 2000
Good repetition
Repetition is a good tool for teaching kids to remember important lessons. This book does a good job of repeating that hands are not for hitting, and also suggests what hands ARE good for (holding hands to cross the street, etc.). My 4 year old loves this series of ...
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How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger
Elizabeth Verdick, Marjorie Lisovskis
Free Spirit Publishing, 2002
Great Book to Indentify & Deal With Anger
This is a great book to help children identify the physical signs of anger and to sort out the emotion they are feeling. It also teaches strategies to "tame your temper". I made a "cheat sheet" for my son to use when he gets angry with anger strategies. My 7 year ...
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What to Do When You're Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids
James J. Crist
Free Spirit Publishing, 2004
Perfect!
This is a great book for anyone working with children. I lays out everything you need to address anxieties and it lables the anxieties for what they are - I love that. Includes forms, activities, and little stories that children can relate too. This is an excellent ...
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Dude, That's Rude!: (Get Some Manners) (Laugh and Learn)
Pamela Espeland, Elizabeth Verdick
Free Spirit Publishing, 2007
Really Funny!
I have two boys, ages 10 & 12, and they got a real kick out of this book. I did too! It is a good overview of manners of all kinds, but in a humorous setting. I would recommend it to anyone with kids who need a "brush up" on manners. Very well written.
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Feet Are Not for Kicking
Elizabeth Verdick
Free Spirit Publishing, 2004
LOVE this book and its simple, effective message
We bought this book for our 19-month-old daughter when she hit and bit another child at school. At the time, she used to kick me when I changed her diaper, and her daycare had a copy of this book, so I bought it, along with "Hands Are Not For Hitting" and "Teeth are ...
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Respect and Take Care of Things (Learning to Get Along)
Cheri J. Meiners
Free Spirit Publishing, 2004
Great Social/Behavior Book; wish they were cheaper
I have a couple of these books for my 7 y.o. son who has Aspergers Syndrome (on the autism spectrum). The books are great for bringing up discussions about different situations and appropriate behavior. They are also great for his younger brother (5) and sister (3). ...
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How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up
Trevor Romain
Free Spirit Publishing, 1997
GREAT book!
My 11 year old son rolled his eyes when I handed him this book. I came back a half an hour later and he had finished it! He was so excited and told me so many things on how he can do his homework better. He said it was very funny also. He learned a lot and really ...
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Listen and Learn (Learning to Get Along, Book 2)
Cheri J. Meiners
Free Spirit Publishing, 2003
Realistic situations, child-friendly text
I would highly recommend any of the books in this series by Cheri Meiners. My just-turned-5-year-old son asks for them at storytime, and the writing is just right for pre-K and kindergarten children. Truthful without being preachy, the series shows children and family ...
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