The development of self-esteem and tolerance continues throughout the exercises. Educators are encouraged to utilize their own rich heritage while integrating values into everyday activities and the curriculum. To download a free PDF reader , click here . Activities for interpersonal social skills development, including conflict resolution, are included. Activities foster the development of peaceful, cooperative social skills, involving the children not only cognitively and socially, but also artistically.
Educators can send for cassettes of songs to accompany the book.
Some activities are appropriate for children two years of age. To download a free PDF reader , click here . Values are explained in both simple and abstract ways. Children experience values through imagining exercises, focusing exercises, and songs. Peaceful social skills and cooperative behaviors are positively developed through discussion, play, cooperative games, and applying social skills.