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Sean Oakley's Internet Search/Literature List

Literature List:

· Let’s Talk About Being Greedy by Joy Berry, Illustrated by John Costanza - This is a short book that explains to students why they should always take their fair share of something rather than being greedy and taking everything. It teaches students that individuals that feel the need to be greedy are also unhappy because sooner or later they will find themselves alone with no one to be friends with.

· Let’s Talk About Being Wasteful by Joy Berry, Illustrated by John Costanza - This story is about a young girl who seems to always take more than she can handle. The topic of this book is being wasteful; it informs students and children alike that they should always be cautious of what they use. They need to understand that when they are done with something they should turn it off that way they will preserve the resource for the next person. This book let’s students know the various resources that are needed to survive and list many different ways for them to ensure that they are not being wasteful.

· Let’s Talk About Interrupting by Joy Berry, Illustrated by John Costanza - This story as noted by the title talks all about not interrupting others. This book let’s students know the proper way to listen and talk to one another and if they must interrupt someone who is talking they should always say “excuse me”. However, this book does not only cover what to do when one is talking but also when they are sleeping, watching t.v., or even working on a project. It is not polite to interrupt someone in the middle of something. Just think, how would you like it if someone interrupted you?

· Let’s Talk About Throwing Tantrums by Joy Berry, Illustrated by John Costanza - This is a book all about throwing tantrums and what can happen if a child were to deal with their anger in this manner. The book goes on to list many different reasons that one should not throw tantrums when they do not get their way. For instance, the text states that when one get angry and throws a tantrum they run the risk of hurting themselves or others around them. The book also gives some idea for other ways to deal with anger, but as a future educator I would discuss this matter with the parents prior to directing their anger in this direction.

· Let’s Talk About Being Bossy by Joy Berry, Illustrated by John Costanza - This is a short story about a girl that is bossy and after taking so much from this girl; her friend decides that she is no longer going to play with her. This is a great book for students that are looking to make new friends without having one or the other always making the decisions as to what they should play. Within the text the author states that everyone should have a say in what they are going to do as long as it is safe for everyone and their parents approve. One way to ensure that everyone gets a chance to play what they would like to play is by taking turns in deciding what game they are going to play.

· Let’s Talk About Being Destructive by Joy Berry, Illustrated by John Costanza - This book is all about being destructive and the damages that it can cause along with the punishments that may come along with it. It is important to understand that one must always be careful when handling anything that may be considered breakable and/or something that is simply not yours. When you break something, whether it be on purpose or an accident, you should always attempt to fix it. However, keep in mind that some things can simply not be repaired and you should still be careful.

Internet Search

· “Out on a Limb: A Guide to Getting Along” [] This is a great site for students that are learning to get along with one another and what to do when conflict should arrive. This interactive site provides children with a situation in which one individual was hurt. It then gives the students three different ways to handle the situation and allows for the student to select which one they feel would work best. However, if the student selects one that may not be the proper choice the site does not inform the student that they are wrong, rather plays out a possible situation if they were to take that route.

· “Getting Along Together: Developing Social Competence in Young children” [] This site is geared toward educators and/or child care providers alike. It provide valuable information that could be used to help establish ‘social competence’ or for our students understanding ways to get along with one another within the classroom. The site has many different subheadings that all provide detailed information on how to gear our students toward appropriate behaviors when working with one another. Some of the tips that were listed on the site included: sharing from the heart, teacher modeling, competition vs. cooperation, etc. · “Elmo and Grover’s Lemonade Stand” [] This site is an interactive game where students can help Elmo and Grover not only make and sell lemonade but also learn how to get along with one another along the way. Great way to get kids engaged in the content!

** Sara Robinson's Internet Search/Literature List **

 * Mrs. Fischer’s Kinder~Themes ** ([]): This site was put together by a teacher who taught Kindergarten and First Grade for twenty years. This site has fun activities based on the months of the year. This site also offers fun songs and helpful links for teachers.
 * Pre-K Pages ** - ([]): This site offers all thing preschool, but many of these things can be transferred to Kindergarten. The site has information from centers, literacy, parent communication, and teaching tips. This site offers specific questions dealing with behavior and classroom management.
 * Rules for Behavior in the Kindergarten Classroom ** ([]): This is an article that deals with rules in Kindergarten classrooms. The article explains how rules need to be positive and simple. Teachers need to be role models for the good behavior in the classroom.

//Books and DVD//

//**Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister-**// This book teaches an important lesson about sharing. The Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean with his shining, shimmering scales. He has no friends because he is vain and proud. He learns to share his beautiful scales and learns what friendship really means. //**The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends** **by Stan and Jan Berenstain**//- The new cub in the neighborhood, Lizzy Bruin, is the same age as Sister Bear--and she's also just as bossy. After a fight threatens their budding friendship, both cubs learn that you can't always have your own way if you want to have friends. Full-color illustrations.
 * //Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf// by Judy Sierra-**Big Bad Wolf is invited to a tea by a children's librarian. His best friend, crocodile, warns him that he will have to mind his manners. B. B. Wolf makes up a song: "Sip your tea and never slurp, say 'excuse me' if you burp. Smile and have a lot of fun, but don't go biting anyone." He remembers to say "please" and "thank you" and he gives a nervous Red Ridinghood, Three Little Pigs, and Gingerbread Boy his biggest smile ever, but when his stomach starts to gurgle, he gets a little mixed-up about what to do when you burp. This hilarious read-aloud story is a gentle reminder for children still learning their manners.
 * //Hands Are Not for Hitting//, Author Martine Agassi Ph.D., Illustrator Marieka Heinlen**- It’s never too soon for children to learn that violence is never okay, hands can do many good things, and everyone is capable of positive, loving actions. In this bright, inviting, durable board book, simple words and full-color illustrations teach these important concepts in ways even very young children can understand. Created in response to requests from parents, preschool teachers, and childcare providers, this book belongs everywhere young children are.
 * The Kids Good Manners DVD** (2006)- This DVD Teaches important lifetime lessons while reinforcing positive role models and values taught by parents, grandparents and teachers. Children in the DVD are taught proper manners by being presented with a series of social situations. Contestants in the DVD, and children viewing the DVD, are given options for proper behavior in a variety of social situations and awarded points for the correct answer in a game show format.

**Artifact Bag/ Internet Search/ Literature List**

Karin Gillhouse-Muench 3/23/10

Book List:

A pair of helpful elves bring prosperity to a kindly shoemaker and his wife. Shows random acts of kindness from a long, long time ago. (genre – folktale)
 * //Books Elves and the Shoemaker//**. Various re-tellers.

A great example of "sharing" amongst siblings--Little Critter tells of all the things that he shares with his little sister. The illustrations are a hilarious example of how it REALLY happens
 * //I am Sharing//** Mercer Mayer

Little Critter is a good helper. He gladly helps wash the clothes, he helps make the beds, he even helps weed the garden. As a reward, he gets to help make a pie--and help eat it, too!
 * //I am Helping//** Mercer Mayer

A guide to making friends and keeping them this picture book offers kids practical suggestions about resolving arguments, getting over being shy, handling bossy children and bullies, and more. The easy-to-read text contains many examples of how to be a friend, each paired with a picture of two or more dinosaurs in that particular situation.
 * //How to be a Friend//** Laurie Krasny and Marc Brown

Molly Bang Sophie is playing with her stuffed gorilla when her sister wrests it from her, knocking her to the floor. When their mother agrees that it is her sister's turn to play with the toy, Sophie becomes so angry that "She wants to smash the world to smithereens." She kicks, screams, and eventually runs into the woods where she climbs a huge beech tree, looks out over the water, and is comforted by the "wide world." Calm, she returns home ready to participate in family life. The text is appropriately brief, for it is Bang's double-page illustrations, vibrating with saturated colors, that reveal the drama of the child's emotions.
 * //When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry….//**

A great story of a little girl who is struggling to share and get along with her friends. Her mother helps model good behavior. As the story progresses so does her sharing abilities.
 * // MINE! MINE! MINE! //** By Shelly Becker, Illustrated by Hideko Takahashi


 * You Tube Clips:**

Classic Sesame Street - sharing a bicycle Classic Sesame Street - Ernie and Bert share licorice candy

[] This site is from the department of Health and Human Services gives great tips for teaching our students how to not get mad at their peers. It has great ideas for bulletin boards around our class. Nice charts and helpful hints.
 * Websites: **

[] This is a great site for getting ideas on helping children get along with their friends. It provides activities and thought provoking questions that will engage our students and create good conversations for the betterment of our students.

[] This site is for kids and teachers alike. It is a great library list that cauterized pictures books for the topic of getting along with others! Kids can find a book they like and find it in our own library. It is truly a great resource.

[] This site has lesson plans, handouts and great discussions questions. The topics range from empathy, conflict resolution, feelings and self-esteem all which are important to understand when trying to get along with others.


 * Katie Docton's Literature/Internet Search List**

Literature List · __Mary Louise Loses Her Manners __ by Diane Cuneo When Mary Louise starts saying things like "fleas" and "spank you" instead of "please" and "thank you," she realizes that she has lost her manners and goes in search of them. · __I Did it, I’m Sorry __ by Caralyn Buehner Animal characters encounter dilemmas involving such virtues as honesty, thoughtfulness, and trustworthiness. The reader is invited to select the appropriate behavior from a series of choices. · __The Grouchy Ladybug __ by Eric Carle A grouchy ladybug who is looking for a fight challenges everyone she meets regardless of their size or strength. · __The Rainbow Fish __ by Marcus Pfister The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of beauty and friendship when he shares his shiny scales.

Internet Search

· Out on a Limb: A Guide to Getting Along- [] This website gives an interactive explanation on how to handle conflicts with others. I would probably do this with the students because it is a little advanced for Kindergarten. · WPL Kid’s Reading Lists: Getting Along With Others- [] This is a list of picture books related to the subject of getting along with others. · PBS Teachers- []= This website gives a list of resources within many forms of media that can be used to help students learn important social skills.

Amanda Myers Literature List/ Internet Search · **//When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry//** by Molly Bang is about a little girl, named Sophie, who gets very angry when asked to share her toys with her sister. Her mother tells her that it is her sister’s turn to play with the toy so she got mad about sharing. To express her anger she runs away and screams and cries. At the end of the story she calms down and goes back to her family who welcome her home with open arms. This story is a great way to open a lesson about dealing with anger.  · **//The Gardener//** by Sarah Stewart is about a girl who has to move to the city to live with her uncle because her father looses her job. Moving to a new town is a great way to introduce how students can deal with new situations and making new friends. In the story Lydia Grace makes the best of her situation by making friends with the people who work in her Uncle’s bakery. Generosity is another lesson kindergarteners need to learn when dealing with others. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> · The book **//Fleas//** by Jeanne Steig is about a man who gets flea from a dog. Throughout his day he bumps into many people who want to trade an item with the man. He first trades his fleas for a lady’s uncle who talks constantly all the way to trading a rabbit for a bone. At the end of the day he comes full circle and bumps back into the dog who gave him the fleas outside of a tent and inside the tent was a flea circus. The reason I think this will be a good book is because it shows students that you never know how your generosity will comeback to you. Throughout the man’s day he traded with everyone he came across and brought a little happiness to their day. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> · **//Annie Rose Is My Little//** //Sister// by Shirley Hughes because it deals with relationship with siblings. This story shows the bond between a boy and his sister. They play hide and seek together, they share their toys, and read books together. Their bond is so great that when Annie Rose is upset that the only person that could calm her down is her brother.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Websites: · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Kindergarten is a very important year for students. One of the websites that I found that would be extremely helpful, especially for a new teacher, is []. This is an article about social skills and challenges in kindergarten. It covers topics such as: new friendships, playing with more than one child at a time, and self-control. This article gives teachers basics on what to expect and how to develop their social skills.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> · Another great website I found was [] because this website has songs that cover all topics that a student might encounter in kindergarten. Some titles for getting along with others are: The Thank You song, Co-Operation, and We all need friends. Even for teachers who are not singers, like myself, the songs will play through Windows Media player. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> · . The third website I found extremely helpful was [] has seven lessons on family and 18 lessons on morals and values.