Hands are not for hitting is a great childrens book that helps children see that you need to use your words and our hands are not used to harm others. Martine agassi is the author of hands are not for hitting ages 03 best behavior 4. This book is good to start the school year off with or to read to your child before the hitting starts. Shows the many good things that toddlers can do with their hands including waving, hugging, and playingbut not hitting. However, i do like that this is a book he can grow into and have for years to come. Buy hands are not for hitting by martine agassi, ph. There is a lovely discussion for parents in the back of the book with ideas for. Martine agassi author of hands are not for hitting ages.
Hands are not for hitting by martine agassi scholastic. Hands are not for hitting presentation activity idea. Hands are not for hitting by martine agassi free spirit. North dakota international contestant rhonda lura on monday at pingreebuchanan elementary school. Teeth are not for biting by elizabeth verdick alibris. As a freelance illustrator and designer, marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers. Story time hands are not for hitting or hurting duration. So if you enjoy this with your children, great, and thank you. In this character development instructional activity, students listen to hands are not for hitting and several other books about expressing emotions appropriately. The companion to our bestselling hands are not for hitting board book, teeth are not for biting gives reasons why children might want to bite. Life skills, school counseling, character education. Hands are not for hitting board book best behavior series. Hands are not for hitting ages 03 best behavior by.
Id even go as far and say this is better for the 3 and up range and i wish i wouldve tried the board book first. Hands are not for hitting ages 03 best behavior by martine agassi. Feet are not for kicking best behavior seriesboard book. Hands are not for hitting is must have book for any toddler to help them better than understand why not to hit. Hands are not for hitting, reading books, childrens. It teaches correct use of hands in an encouraging way. The day after we got it, he stopped hitting and hasnt done it since. Marieka heinlen launched her career as a childrens book illustrator with the awardwinning hands are not for hitting. Feet are for walking, standing, leaping, landing, running, jumping, climbing and pumping, feet are not for kicking people, ouch kicking hurts, if you want to kick you can kick. This is a great book for a child led discussion on what are hands are for and why it hurts our friends when we hit them. Hands are not for hitting also has a lesson for parents and information in the back of the book. A book that talks about the things that we can do with our hands, it gives many examples like we can write, draw. Hands are not for hitting board book best behavior series martine agassi ph. However, the feet book shows how people get hurt when kicked, but the hands book does not show how others get hurt when hit.
Hands are not for hitting board book best behavior series agassi ph. We read it a few times a day for several days, and i noticed a difference in her behavior from the getgo. Feet are not for kicking board book best behavior series elizabeth. In this bright, inviting, durable board book, simple words and fullcolour illustrations teach these important concepts in ways even very young children can. This worksheet goes along great with the book hands are not for hitting students will draw a way to use their hands appropriately. Its never too soon for children to learn that violence is never okay, hands can do many good things. Hands are not for hitting board book feb 28 2006 amazon.
This upbeat, colorful, virtually indestructible book helps prevent biting and teaches positive alternatives. Jennifer garner, actress, save the children ambassador we love this series because they are a fun way to explain basic dos and donts to your child and repetition from hearing the same book over and over gives you a better chance that it will actually sink in. This is a great book, if you want your child to think of all kinds of great things you can do with your hands. This books helps children understand that hands are used for waving, hugging and playing, but not for hitting. This is a board book that is all about other things that kids and babies can do with their feet. Today will be demonstrating examples as we read aloud and use toys to show how hands are not for hitting. Think of all the ways your hands can keep you safe. We can see it has had a very positive timpact on my older son. Books similar to hands are not for hitting ages 03. Hands are not for hitting board book best behavior series hands are not for hitting best behavior debugging the development process. You can find something else to do, or someone else to play with. This fresh edition of a free spirit child behavior classic presents charming new illustrations along with the familiar encouraging message of the original.
Fourth graders learn about child abuse prevention from mrs. Letter of the weekh is for hands and hands are not. Looking at the cover of hands are notfor hitting board book best behavior series and read title will lead you know why many people falling in love. In this bright, inviting, durable board book, simple words and fullcolor illustrations teach these important concepts in ways even very young children can. Recently our cat hissed and swung at him and my son, now 3, told me to. Hands are not for hitting by martine agassi free spirit publishing, inc. In this gentle, encouraging book, psychologist agassi helps young children understand they are capable of positive, loving actions.
I would say her hitting decreased by well over 90% within a. Hands are not for hitting board book the feet are not for kicking book was so good that i picked up this hands are not for hitting book. Empathy and sympathy for others is what keeps kids from hurting others. Hands are not for hitting best behavior pdf book library. And for playing, creating, helping, working, learning, encouraging, taking care of oneself, and so many more good things. The illustrations in the book use bright colors and has picture the all children can recognize. The book teaches children what their hands can be used for, besides hitting. Hands are not for hitting best behavior series by martine agassi. Students explore appropriate ways to communicate feelings. Hands are not for hitting is a great picture book for np readers. Producer of social skills training dvds, software, apps and books that teach social skills to children with autism. Hands are not for hittingis a story about alternative actions and activities that children and adults can do with their hands instead of hitting.
We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. Each page restates that hands are not for hitting and then follows that statement with something that hands are used for, such as. There are lots of things your hands are meant to do. Not sure why this book resonated so much with him, and now he doesnt really care to.
It gives a run down on what our hands are for and how to use them for good. Hands are not for hitting board book best behavior. She lives in minnesota with her husband and their two children. Simple words and warm, inviting fullcolor illustrations reinforce the underlying concepts. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Ebook free pdf hands are not for hitting board book best behavior series. Like the earlier board books by elizabeth verdick and marieka heinlen, hands are not for hitting and teeth are not for biting, book illustrator with the awardwinning hands are not for hitting.
As a behavioral therapist, she has extensive experience with counseling children and families in schools, residential facilities, foster care, and private practice. It tells different things hands are used for, such as helping others, building, and giving high fives. Elizabeth verdick is a childrens book writer and editor. Find books like hands are not for hitting ages 03 best behavior from the worlds largest community of readers. Hands are not for hitting ages 47 by martine agassi. Words are not for hurting by elizabeth verdick scholastic. This book discussing that hands are not for hitting, but follows up with what hands are used for.
It is an interactive puppet show for children in kindergarten and first grade as well as prek students. If your child has issues with hitting this is a great tool to try to get them more involved in the learning process of what is appropriate behavior for our hands. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Marcus shares his tips for keeping his body safe, and reminds us that hands are not for hitting. This free spirit child behavior classic presents charming illustrations along with the encouraging message.
The program is designed to help address bullying behavior by. My 2 year old was hitting kids in daycare for about a week when i bought this book. As a freelance illustrator and designer, marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for. If she hit or if she looked like she was going to, i would just tell her, hands are not for hitting just like the book says. Sooner or later, almost all young children will bite someonea friend, a parent, a sibling.
After reading this book 3 times, my 2 12 yr old boy didnt hit again. She launched her career as an awardwinning childrens book illustrator with the original edition of hands are not for hitting and has illustrated other books in the best behavior series and free spirits toddler tools board book series. Such a sweet book about all the things we can do with our hands but we should not hit. We read this book almost daily, along with others in the series, especially now that my toddler has a baby brother. Letter of the weekh is for hands and hands are not for hitting. Hands are not for hitting, best behaviour series by martine agassi. This book is available in a simpler board book version for children. Our bilingual books for children include all of the.
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