Elementary Level Books on Lifeskills

 

Accept and Value Each Person ..........$10.95

Accepting and valuing people and groups who are
different from oneself and one’s family is an important
social skill. In simple words and warm colorful
illustrations, this book introduces diversity and
related concepts: respecting differences, finding
similarities, being inclusive, and appreciating people
just the way the are.

Developing Personal Life Skills Journal
(Elementary Level)......................Single Copy $19.95

Guided journaling to increase emotional intelligence,
correct negative thinking, build self-esteem,
assertiveness, anger management, conflict resolution,
"bully proofing", and much more. Author Judy
Keith, Ed.D.

Don’t Squeal Unless It’s a Big Deal:
A Tale of Tattletales ..........................................$8.95

This book helps kids figure out the difference between
Big Deals that need telling and kid-sized problems that
kids can work out themselves. With a note to teachers
and parents about why children squeal and how to
help them deal on their own. For ages 4-8

 

First Day Blues ............................................$7.95

 

Megan’s first day at a new town has made her very
nervous. How can she get over the jitters and
make new friends.

Hope for the Flowers ................................$10.95

 

A best selling modern-day fable in celebration of
hope. This is a classic about love, listening to self,
and not hurting others. Great for adults and children.

 

 

I’m Furious ..................................................$7.95

When Matt’s little brother ruins his favorite baseball
card, Matt just wants to knock him flat. Then his
mom lets him know it’s OK to be mad and helps
him discover some ways to express his anger without
hurting his brother or being destructive.

I Was So Mad!..............................................$7.95

Lots of things make me mad - when somebody
breaks my best toy, when it rains and I can’t go
swimming, when the kids tease me. This book
illustrates how these feelings are normal.

 

 

 

Learning to Listen, Learning to Care:
A Workbook to Help Kids Learn
Self-Control and Empathy ........................$16.95

Learning to Listen, Learning to Care is based on
the author's positive discipline techniques, which
have been taught to thousands of therapists and
parents. The approach works not by laying down
the law with youngsters but by teaching them listening and
respecting skills that, they will discover, can help them get what
they want when they want it. The forty activities in this workbook
make it easy for parents to teach empathy and caring even to the
most difficult of children. For ages 6-12

Reach Out and Give ................................$10.95

This book begins with the concept of gratitude,
because feeling is a powerful motivator for giving
back. Simple words and inspiring illustrations show
boys and girls contributing in meaningful ways.

 

Rising Above the Storm Clouds:
What It’s Like to Forgive ............................$8.95

Young Rabbits Freddie B. and Ezzie McLumen come
tumbling and squabbling into their father Franklin's
tranquil study. Once Franklin regains his equilibrium,
he asks his children what they think forgiveness feels
like and then guides them through the many benefits
of forgiveness. For ages 4-8

 

 

 

 

What is a Feeling? ......................................$7.95

This book uses familiar situations to help children
put words feelings - whether they are guilt, pride,
or excitement.

 

 

 

 

 

When I Feel Angry ....................................$14.95

Education about how to identify and handle our
emotions (especially those that are unpleasant or
frightening) is as important as other kinds of learning.
This book uses simple language to help young
children understand and manage their feelings of
anger and relate successfully to others.

When I Feel Jealous ..................................$14.95

A little bear describes situations in which she feels
jealous, such as when her mother pays too much
attention to someone else or when someone has
something she wants, and how she copes with the
emotion.

When I Feel Sad ........................................$14.95

This book educates the young child on how to
identify and manage sadness.

 

When I Feel Scared ..................................$14.95

This book educates the young child on how to
identify and manage fear.

 

 

My Own Thoughts and Feelings for
Young Boys/Girls ..................................................$9.95

For ages 6-10, addresses problems of depression,
low self-esteem, family conflict, maladjustment,
and where there is suspected trauma.