{"product_id":"9780876592427","title":"The Anti-Bullying and Teasing Book: For Preschool Classrooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn preschool, children encounter their first experiences in forming and joining social groups outside their family. It is natural for them to experiment with social interactions while learning about their world. In this guide, teasing and bullying are addressed as a continuum of intentionally hurtful behavior, from making fun of someone to repetitive physical abuse. Creating a caring environment at the beginning of school reduces the need for children to assert themselves through negative behavior such as teasing and bullying. With \u003ci\u003eThe Anti-Bullying and Teasing Book\u003c\/i\u003e, teachers of young children can address this behavior before it develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial features of this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on family-school partnerships to engage families in the development of a caring community and to reinforce teachings about empathy and mutual respect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques to teach children how to think about and manage their feelings in a safe and appropriate way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for teaching children how to act appropriately as a \"bystander.\" Children who stand by while a friend is being teased and bullied may be uneasy or even scared that they might be next. They feel powerless and learn negative ways to interact with others. Teachers have the opportunity to work with bystanders, helping them to develop the confidence to stand up for a friend. As a result, children will become more able to stand up for themselves and not tolerate teasing and bullying behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Anti-Bullying and Teasing Book\u003c\/i\u003e creates an environment that reinforces the positive messages essential to children's sense of safety and well-being. Some such messages are quoted from \"Hurt-Free Schools\" by M. Christine Mattise: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are hurt on the playground, someone will come to see if you are all right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are alone, you are welcome to join in a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are being teased, other children will come and tell the teaser to stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you need help, ask an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen certain social milestones and goals are achieved, children can easily live and work within their world. According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct, these goals can be stated in terms of \"democratic life skills,\" which include the ability to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esee one's self as a worthy individual and a capable member of the group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexpress strong emotions in non-hurting ways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esolve problems ethically and intelligently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebe understanding of the feeling and viewpoints of others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework cooperatively in groups, with acceptance of the human differences among members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers have a major influence on how children view themselves within the larger world. Children mimic teachers' language and interactions. By creating a climate of mutual respect, teachers can help children learn to develop empathy and treat others fairly and kindly, and to stand up for themselves and their friends in safe and developmentally appropriate ways. \u003ci\u003eThe Anti-Bullying and Teasing Book\u003c\/i\u003e will help teachers create a school environment in which all children feel comfortable, safe, and welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gryphon House Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47008224149744,"sku":"9780876592427","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780876592427_p0.jpg?v=1763847214","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780876592427","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}