Project Cornerstone ~ Kindergarten

    Listen and Learn (Paperback)

    By Cheri J. Meiners
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    ISBN-13: 9781575421230
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    Published: Free Spirit Publishing, 3/2003
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    Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others.

    Simple words and inviting illustrations help children develop skills for listening, understand why it’s important to listen, and recognize the positive results of listening.

    Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.

    Be Polite and Kind (Paperback)

    By Cheri J. Meiners
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    ISBN-13: 9781575421513
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    Published: Free Spirit Publishing, 3/2004
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    When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior.

    This book helps kids understand the importance of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies (“please,” “thank you,” “excuse me”), and respecting the feelings of others.

    Scenarios and role-play activities help adults reinforce the book’s lessons.

    Accept and Value Each Person (Paperback)

    By Cheri J. Meiners
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    ISBN-13: 9781575422039
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    Published: Free Spirit Publishing, 4/2006
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    The world is becoming more diverse, and so are the daily lives of our children. Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself and one's immediate family is a critical social skill. Accept and Value Each Person introduces diversity and related concepts: respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating people just the way they are. Includes questions, activities, and games that reinforce the ideas being taught.

    Join In and Play (Paperback)

    By Cheri J. Meiners
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    ISBN-13: 9781575421520
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    It’s fun to make friends and play with others, but it’s not always easy to do.

    You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules—like ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. This book teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend.

    Includes ideas for games adults can use with kids to reinforce the skills being taught.

    Try and Stick with It (Paperback)

    By Cheri J. Meiners, Meredith Johnson
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    ISBN-13: 9781575421599
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    Published: Free Spirit Publishing, 8/2004
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    It’s hard to try new things—for adults as well as children. It’s even harder to stay the course when something is more difficult than we thought it would be, or when things don’t work out the way we hoped. Yet flexibility and perseverance are essential to success in all areas of life, at all ages and stages. This book introduces children to the benefits of trying something new and the basics of stick-to-it-iveness. Includes suggestions adults can use to reinforce the ideas and skills being taught.

    Reach Out and Give (Paperback)

    By Cheri J. Meiners
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    ISBN-13: 9781575422046
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    Published: Free Spirit Publishing, 4/2006
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    Even very young children can help to make the world a better place. This book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator. Words and pictures show children contributing to their community in simple yet meaningful ways. Includes discussion questions, a philanthropy role-play, generosity games, and ideas for service projects.

    Understand and Care (Paperback)

    By Cheri J. Meiners
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    ISBN-13: 9781575421315
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    Published: Free Spirit Publishing, 8/2003
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    Empathy is key to positive, healthy relationships. This book builds empathy in children. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs—and different from theirs. It guides children to show they care by listening to others and respecting their feelings. Includes questions to discuss and empathy games to play.

    Talk and Work It Out (Paperback)

    By Cheri J. Meiners
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    ISBN-13: 9781575421766
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    Published: Free Spirit Publishing, 3/2005
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    What’s the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It’s never too soon for children to learn the process of peaceful conflict resolution. This book distills it into clear, simple language and supporting illustrations. Children learn to calm themselves, state the problem, listen, think of solutions, try one, evaluate results, and even agree to disagree when a solution isn’t possible. Includes skill-building games and role plays for adults to use with children.
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