Includes bibliographical references. New Book -- April -- 2014
Contents:
1. Creating calm : Practicing quiet -- Sweet spots -- Smell the flower, blow out the candles ; Fun with feathers ; Tummy toys ; Bunny breathing ; Pinwheels ; Hoberman sphere ; Sensory breathing basket ; "Quiet peaceful" ; Yoga for young children ; Freshersize ; Connecting with nature -- 2. Love : Love poster ; Acts of kindness ; Kindness coupon book ; Pennies from heaven ; Kiss pictures ; The kindness pledge ; Gifts ; The peace project -- 3. Feelings and empathy : Feelings lotto ; Friendship bracelets ; The Professor Smarty show ; "I" messages ; Dolly hospital ; Cheerleader pom-poms ; Pom-pom relays ; Stompers ; Boo-boo band-aids ; Homemade stress toys ; Owl babies ; Iwantitnow monsters ; Make yourself happy -- 4. Gentleness : Bathing babies ; Feather painting ; Feather play ; Cake decorating ; Bubbles ; The power of flour ; Jewel floats ; Pussy willow pictures -- 5. Respect : Polite or impolite? ; Tea party ; Sneeze pictures ; Listening skills ; Recycling sort ; Earth care ; Bird feeders ; Using sign language -- 6. Self-control : Simon says ; The great predictor ; Recycled timers ; Turn taking ; Potion lotion ; Stop, go, and slow necklace ; Penguins ; Choo-choo game ; My day at school ; The talking wand -- 7. Friendship : Hi and bye child ; Friendship fruit soup ; Shake shake shake ; Firefly game ; Best smile ; Friendship map ; Hug a bug ; Fishing for friends ; Let's play -- 8. Conflict resolution : Helping hands ; What can we do? ; My turn, your turn ; Problem-solving table ; Kid cards ; Turtle puppets and story ; The stop song ; Mr. Peepers's chants ; Learning to ask for help -- 9. Visualization : Imaging ; Goal pictures ; Audio recordings ; Thinking hats ; Worry objects ; Practical visualizations -- 10. Parent and child home sweet homework : Creating calm ; Love ; Feelings and empathy ; Gentleness ; Respect ; Self-control ; Friendship ; Conflict resolution ; Visualization ; Television literacy for preschoolers -- Appendixes : A. Reproducible forms : The kindness coupon book ; Blank face picture ; Six feeling faces ; My day at school ; Helping hands pledge ; Kid cards -- B. Common American Sign Language signs -- Recommended resources.
Summary:
"Use this comprehensive framework and developmentally appropriate activities to teach young children compassion, conflict resolution, respect, and other positive, pro-social values as you cultivate a peaceful and supportive learning environment for all children"-- Provided by publisher.
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