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The focus of this book is on children taking personal responsibility for what they say, as well as thinking before speaking. Communication skills that promote friendship and other key social skills are encouraged. Bright, colorful illustrations convey the messages well via body language and facial …
Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
This board book suggests positive things children can do instead of biting. Ideal for reading aloud, accessible and durable, this book also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.
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In simple words and colourful pictures, this book helps little ones learn how to use their feet for fun, not hurting others. Includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.
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Using simple words and colourful illustrations, this book encourages careful handling, awareness, and respect of animals. Includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.
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This board book includes tips for parents and caregivers on helping their children face the important milestone of using the potty. Tips from a pediatrician offer parents and caregivers additional support.
Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, May 16, 2024 |
Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that?s why it?s never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it?s so important to cover…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
This is the board book for toddlers in the Germs Are Not for Sharing set that includes an expanded paperback for older kids ages 4-7. This board book is a colorful primer for basic hygiene, like when and how to wash hands, the importance of using tissues, the best way to cover your mouth when you c…
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As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This active, encouraging board book offers young children and families an easy way to set boundaries and limits for screen time, and to find enjoyable ways to spend time without screens. "Together, we say, 'All do…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This reassuring picture book offers children and families a starting point for limiting screen time and making th…
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Children learn that violence is never okay, that they can manage their anger and other strong feelings, and that they're capable of positive, loving actions- like playing, making music, learning, counting, helping, taking care, and much more. Includes a special section for adults with activities an…
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Saying please and thank you are fun and easy to remember with this simple and repetitive story told with the help of flaps that little fingers can easily lift.
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Join us on the adventures of our four charming characters, Evan, Ellie, Jessie and Molly as they earn about thinking thoughts and feeling feelings.
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
Understanding what it means to be part of a group is a fundamental social concept to develop in our early learners. It's a precursor to so many other aspects of our social lives: having friends, working in a classroom, having a successful career and being part of our community. In this storybook, w…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, March 1, 2024 |
Our four characters blast off into outer space and land on an alien planet. They learn that while verbal communication with the aliens may be challenging, by thinking with their eyes they can figure out how to interact - and have fun - with the creatures they encounter.
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
While we often realize the importance of verbal language and what to say in a conversation, it is important to understand that physical proximity is also a key ingredient to successful social interactions. Keeping your body in the group means maintaining a comfortable physical presence around other…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, March 1, 2024 |
The concept of whole body listening was introduced in 1990 by Susanne Poulette Truesdale to help young children understand that listening is an "active" process. We introduce this child-friendly vocabulary so our young ones begin to understand that listening is more than just using their ears.
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, March 1, 2024 |
In the storybook Hidden Rules and Expected and Unexpected Behaviors, Evan, Ellie, Jesse and Molly take an adventure on the high seas. They board a pirate ship and learn about the hidden rules of being part of a pirate crew.; They explore what is expected and unexpected when sailing on the ship and…
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copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, March 1, 2024 |
In-the-moment problem solving is a complex process! In this storybook, we define a problem as something that happens that was not part of the plan and makes people feel uncomfortable. Our goal for this unit is to raise our students' awareness of four key concepts that help our students learn to sel…
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copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, March 1, 2024 |
Shared imagination is the ability to imagine what another person(s) is thinking, feeling, and/or pretending. Most young kids develop the ability to imagine or pretend together; it's the means by which they relate to the thoughts, feelings, and actions of others. Many children with social emotional …
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copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, March 1, 2024 |
This is Social Thinking's premier social-emotional learning package for ages 4 - 7 years. Help children develop foundational social competencies with these five story books and extensive curriculum. The evidence-based materials strengthen perspective taking and self awareness and are used and loved…
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