Most Popular Books by Cheri J. Meiners

A sense of optimism is a key ingredient to success in life. Guide young children to develop a positive outlook and discover how the choices they make can lead to feeling happy and capable.

Reassuring and supportive, this book helps preschool and primary children learn concrete social skills for anger management and discover that when they cool down and work through anger, they can feel peaceful again. The English-Spanish editions from the popular Learning to Get Along series help children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations and lots of diversity make these read-aloud books appropriate for homes, childcare settings, and primary and special education classrooms. Presented in a social story format, each bilingual book includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions, games, activities, and tips that reinforce improving social skills.

Introduces and explains what listening means, why it''s important, and how to listen well.

Explains what sharing means and provides examples of different ways that two people can share what they both want, such as taking turns, dividing things, or playing together. Includes information and extension activities for parents or teachers.

Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself and one''s immediate family is a critical social skill. 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.

Sometimes its seems easier to lie than to tell the truth. All children experiment with lying, especially to avoid negative consequences. But even young children can learn the difference between whats true and what isnt, and they can learn to choose to tell the truth, even when its a struggle. In its own simple way, this book builds honesty, a cornerstone of good character.