Modifying Behavior Archives - Elizabeth Verdick

Sharing Time

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Sometimes it’s fun to share, and sometimes it’s hard. This book offers toddlers simple choices (take turns, use it together, wait for another time) to make sharing easier, and shows them where to turn for help when sharing is difficult. Little ones learn that sharing can mean double the fun—and sharing a while can make someone smile.

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Don’t Behave Like You Live in a Cave

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Teach kids to make smarter choices about how they behave at home and at school so they stay out of trouble, feel good about their choices, and get along better with family, friends, and teachers. Behavior issues addressed include small ones, like talking in class or blurting in conversations, as well as more challenging behaviors such as fighting or disobeying—all with a dose of humor that helps the “medicine go down.”

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Dude, That’s Rude!

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Kids learn Power Words to use and P.U. Words to avoid, why their family deserves their best manners, and the essentials of e-tiquette (politeness online). It seems like light reading, but it’s serious stuff: Manners for kids are major social skills, and this book gives them a great start.

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How To Take the Grrrr Out of Anger

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information and sound advice with humor and lively illustrations, these anger-management tips guide kids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthy ways. This revised edition addresses children’s exposure to increased societal violence and includes discussion and examples of anger related to texting and social media. Young readers learn that cruelty and violence are not acceptable and there are safer, more positive ways to resolve conflicts. They also discover what to do when people around them are angry, how to get help, and how to locate other resources when they need more support.

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Calm-Down Time

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Every parent, caregiver—and young child—knows the misery that comes with meltdowns and toddlers’ temper tantrums. This reassuring book offers toddlers simple tools to release strong feelings, express them, and calm themselves down. Children learn to use their calm-down place—a quiet space where they can take time out to cry, ask for a hug, sing to themselves or be rocked in a grown-up’s arms, talk about feelings, and breathe: “One, two, three . . . I’m calm as can be. I’m taking care of me.” After a break, toddlers will feel like new—and adults will, too.

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Listening Time

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Learning valuable social skills like listening can happen even at an early age. “Put away the wiggles. Put away the giggles. Listening works better when your body’s calm and still.” When it’s time for young children to listen closely, this book sets the tone. They discover that it’s important to open their eyes and ears but to close their mouths (“zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket”) so good listening can begin.

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Manners Time

WOAdminSCP — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Teaching manners to toddlers is easier than you may think. Manners start with a smile—then you add the words. There are polite words to use when you greet someone, ask for something, or (oops!) make a mistake. There’s even a nice way to say no. This book gives toddlers a head start on manners, setting the stage for social skills that will last a lifetime.

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Feet Are Not for Kicking (board book)

WOAdminSCP — Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

In simple words and charming full-color illustrations, this book helps toddlers learn to use their feet for fun, not in anger or frustration. It also includes tips for parents and caregivers in both languages on how to help toddlers be sweet with their feet. Also available in bilingual English-Spanish.

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Noses Are Not for Picking (board book)

WOAdminSCP — Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

With gentle humor and kid-friendly support, this book helps guide little ones away from nose picking toward healthier habits, like using a tissue and washing their hands. Catchy words help children remember what to do; illustrations bring the words to life. Throughout, the positive message shines through: noses are for breathing, sniffing, smelling . . . but not for picking!

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Tails Are Not for Pulling (board book)

WOAdminSCP — Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

If pets could talk, what would they say? Maybe “Fur is for petting, backs are for scratching, noses are for nuzzling . . . and tails are not for pulling!” Toddlers and pets belong together—as long as toddlers don’t chase, grab, squeeze, yank, and tease. In simple words and illustrations, this book teaches the basics of kindness to animals: careful handling, awareness, safety, and respect. It also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

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