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1st gradeA Family Plan for Borrowing and Returning
Practice asking, caring for an item, and returning it. Borrowing a book includes knowing where it should go afterward.
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Feelings & social learning. Page 2. Practical activities for children ages 3–8: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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2nd gradeSolving a Two-Person Materials Problem
Generate more than one reasonable response to a shared-resource conflict. Taking turns and changing the work order are two possible solutions.
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1st gradeTalking about a Hard Day without Interrogating
Offer space for a child to share at their own pace. A child may prefer drawing one part of the day before talking.
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KindergartenPracticing Gratitude through Specific Noticing
Recognize a useful contribution without demanding a particular emotion. Someone filling the water cups made a specific contribution.
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KindergartenPersonal Space with Toy Figures
Practice asking before moving into another person’s space. A figure can ask before joining another figure’s close space.
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2nd gradeChanging a Plan Together when Something Goes Wrong
Adapt a shared plan while acknowledging disappointment. An indoor picnic can preserve part of the plan when outdoor play changes.
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