Join In and Play

Name: Join In and Play
Price: 11.69 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9781575421520

By: Cheri J. Meiners

Product Description

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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. In simple words and real-life illustrations, this book teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions to share, "joining in" games to play, and suggestions for helping children learn these important social skills.

Product Information

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Title: Join In and Play
By: Cheri J. Meiners
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 36
Vendor: Free Spirit Publishing
Weight: 6 ounces

ISBN: 1575421526
ISBN-13: 9781575421520
Ages: 4-8
Series: Learning to Get Along
Stock No: WW5421526

Publisher's Description

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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.

Author Bio

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Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master’s degree in elementary education and gifted education. A former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers.

Cheri and her husband, David, have six children and enjoy the lively company of their grandchildren. They live in St. George, Utah.

Meredith Johnson has worked for over twenty years as the art director at an advertising agency.

She is also the illustrator of over 120 children’s picture books, including Free Spirit’s popular Learning to Get Along® series.

Meredith lives with her family in La Cañada, California.