ABC Ready for School
An Alphabet of Social Skills
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
Help young children learn social skills and get ready for a successful start to school with this award-winning alphabet book.
C is for cooperate. G is for grow. P is for play! This friendly and reassuring alphabet book helps young children (and those who care for them) consider, explore, and discuss a wide range of skills related to school readiness. Kids preparing for kindergarten or preK will learn social skills from A to Z, building or reinforcing their knowledge of the alphabet at the same time. Charming art brings the skills to life with encouraging scenes of fun and learning in the classroom, on the playground, and more. A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children get ready for this big change and have a successful start to school.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
New author Delaney draws on her background as an occupational therapist in this picture book, which uses the alphabet to introduce a series of social and emotional learning skills designed to prepare young children for kindergarten. Each page highlights a letter within a key word or phrase, followed by a description of how a child might experience the concept, and Coleman's expansive cast of diverse children demonstrate it in action. ("Play./ You will play during your days at school./ You will use your imagination and pretend./ When you play games, you can help your team"). Other examples include "Move past mistakes," "Be yourself... and be honest," and "Express yourself." Activities for young readers, as well as resources and information for caregivers, are included in the final pages. The blend of confident voice and positive tone renders this a pleasant primer. Ages 3 6.
