Learning to Get Along Book Set
Read together, learn together!
Enjoy one, enjoy them all. These eight engaging and attractively illustrated books, from Free Spirit Publishing, offer a broad range of contexts in which to explore social skills and positive behaviors. Diverse characters in real-life situations make these books a valuable tool for parents and children ages 4 to 8 as they establish common vocabulary and processes for dealing with social experiences.
Learning to Get Along Software Family Version is also available here. The software works well on its own, but can be combined with these printed books for the more informal feel of shared reading.
Be Careful and Stay Safe
Encourages development of proactive behaviors in young children that will last a lifetime! Strategies for avoiding potential dangers, using care with objects and activities, and thinking out a plan ahead of time are shared in straightforward language. The importance of asking for help and following directions is emphasized. Features an adult section at the end of the book that includes Ways to Reinforce the Ideas in Be Careful and Stay Safe and Safety Games.
Cool Down and Work Through Anger — NEW!
Shows children what they need in their toolbox to work through angry feelings: self-calming, getting help, talking and listening, apologizing, and viewing others positively. Features an invaluable adult section at the end of the book called Supporting Children When They Feel Angry.
Join In and Play
Introduces the concepts of cooperation, getting along, inviting friendship, and being a friend in simple, easy-to-understand language. Features an adult section at the end of the book that includes Ways to Reinforce the Ideas in Join In and Play, "Joining In" Games, and Other Suggestions for Helping Children Join In and Play.
Know and Follow Rules
Points out to children the benefits of following rules – keeping safe, promoting fairness, getting along, encouraging learning, and building self-esteem – all in language they can understand. Features an adult section at the end of the book that includes Ways to Reinforce the Ideas in Know and Follow Rules and "Following Rules" Games.
Listen and Learn
Children learn the meaning of listening, why it's important in their lives, and what makes a good listener. Features an adult section at the end of the book that includes Ways to Reinforce the Ideas in Listen and Learn and Listening Games.
Share and Take Turns
Using language your children understand, this book provides some important reasons for sharing. It describes four ways to share and discusses the choice-making that goes on when deciding whether or not to share, acknowledging that it's sometimes difficult to make the choice to share. The story shows that knowledge, creativity, and time can all be shared, in addition to possessions. Features an adult section at the end of the book that includes Ways to Reinforce the Ideas in Share and Take Turns and Sharing Games.
Talk and Work It Out
Introduces the concept of peaceful conflict resolution that will lay the foundation for responding to difficulties that arise between siblings and friends. Places confidence in the fact that young children can learn to calm down, identify the problem, listen for understanding, and consider possible solutions. Features an adult section at the end of the book that includes Ways to Reinforce the Ideas in Talk and Work It Out and Problem-Solving Games.
When I Feel Afraid
Helps children develop an understanding of their fears. Provides simply stated coping skills and encourages children to talk out their fears with trusted adults. Features an invaluable adult section at the end of the book called Supporting Children When They Feel Afraid, which includes additional resources on this topic.
