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Readers learn the importance of good internet habits in order to stay safe online. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge.; For ages 5-9.
The internet is full of amazing possibilities but, just like the real world, there are a lot of potential dangers and difficulties too. You need to know what to watch out for and how to protect yourself. Whether you?re worried about oversharing on social media or coming across dangerous people, thi…
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We make a smart guess when we take what we observe and combine that with what we know. We consider the context/situational clues, people, their body language, tone of voice, etc. and make observations about who, what, and where we are. We then combine this information with our general knowledge abo…
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This game turns cooperating, negotiating and learning the importance of being a good friend into a win-win game. It aims to: develop critical thinking skills; express ideas and emotions in words; expand understanding of self and others; respect the ideas and differences of others; understand the co…
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On its own or as a companion to the book "101 Ways to Make Friends: Ideas and conversation starters for people with disabilities", this collection of strategies is for parents, leaders and teachers of all kinds. It's a book about being a friend, learning ways to make a contribution to community, an…
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Authors Susan Stanfield and Aaron Johannes use their 50+ years of experience of working with folks with disabilities to offer this compendium of simple, practical strategies for expanding and deepening relationships.; The ideas were generated by folks with disabilities, their families, and those wh…
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Two friends are building a train track! But one of the boys has a vision of exactly how the train should look, and isn't flexible when his friend joins in. It seems like a disaster for both the train and the friendship, until a kind teacher steps in and explains how to read his friend's social cues…
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Knowing when your personal boundaries are violated - and what to do about it when they are - isn't a simple skill. It requires a surprising amount of self-awareness that only a firm sense of your own value and limits can provide.; If you feel like you have trouble saying no to others, at work or at…
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The term bullying is used a lot these days. What does bullying actually mean? How do you know if it's happening to you? And if you are being bullied, what can you do about it? Being bullied hurts and it's easy to feel as though you don't have any power, which can be scary and lonely. But you're not…
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Asking for permission is a key foundation of consent. We Ask Permission builds children?s social and emotional skills and helps with teaching boundaries by encouraging children to look for body language cues and by asking before hugging or touching others.; The third book in the We Say What?s Okay …
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Physical and emotional awareness are key foundations of consent. We Check In with Each Other gives children a vocabulary to understand that they can change their minds at any time, develop and communicate personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills.; The second book in the We S…
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Body awareness is a key foundation of consent. We Listen to Our Bodies gives children a vocabulary to understand and communicate their feelings, develop personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills.; Through body awareness and recognizing how emotions physically manifest, young …
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Accepting no for an answer is a key foundation of consent. We Accept No builds children?s social and emotional skills and helps teach them how to ask for permission, how to respect no, and how to handle rejection.; The fourth book in the We Say What?s Okay series, We Accept No follows Jamin, who is…
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Ellie feels like she is disappointing people if she says ?no.? One way or another, she thinks she is hurting someone?s feelings. Or she puts other people?s wants or needs in front of her own. With help from her parents and her teacher, Ellie finds the strength to be honest with people and do the ri…
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That quokka may be cute, but does it want a hug? The quokka says ?No!? In Don't Hug The Quokka!, young readers get a lighthearted and friendly introduction to the concept of consent, learning that even the most adorable creatures might not want a hug?unless they say so!; Consent is a really importa…
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Being in charge of one's body is a key foundation of consent. We Are in Charge of Our Bodies builds children's social and emotional skills and helps with setting physical boundaries.
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We Can Say No follows Zakiya and Sami as they learn that their bodies, including their hair, belong to them and that no one should touch them without permission. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model the language Zakiya and Sami's teacher uses to support them. The author,…
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How can I help my child deal with a bully?; What do I teach them about handling an on-again-off-again, not-so-friendly friend?; My advice to "just be kind" isn't helping, and my child is still hurting.; Christina Furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, helps answer these questions in …
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As parents and teachers know, yelling comes naturally to children. This friendly, encouraging book, geared to preschool and primary children, introduces and reinforces where and when to use an "indoor voice" or an "outdoor voice." In classic Best Behavior style the author tells young readers, "Your…
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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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