The Assignment
Research children’s books based on the following categories:
Self-control: These will include books on tolerating frustration, postponing immediate gratification, setting a plan in motion and carrying it out, controlling impulses
Prosocial Behavior: These books will include the topics of sharing, cooperating,helping,compassion
Emotions: Recognizing the emotions of others, empathy, working through emotions such as anger, sadness, joy
After researching these books, compile a list of ten books that you will use in your classroom or when working with children to assist them in areas of development. (You should have a minimum of 3 from each catergory).
Each book in your list should include the following:
Category
Book Title
Author
Illustrator
Copyright Date
Age Level
Short Summary: minimum of 3 sentences
Here is an example :
Book One:
Category: Self-control-working through emotions
Title: Josh’s Smiley Faces
Author: Gina Ditta -Donahue
Illustrator: Anne Catherine Blake
Copyright Date: 2003
Age level: 4-8
Summary: When Josh is angry, he throws his toys, breaks things, and even hits his little brother. Mom says it’s time for Josh to learn better ways to get his mad feelings out. With the help of a chart of smiley faces, Josh starts to use his words, get along better with othersand feel more “smiley” himself!
Grading Criteria
The assignment is graded on a 100 point scale.
1 point for each area listed (category, title, author, illustrator, copyright, age)
4 points for each summary
Points are deducted for spelling and grammar
Resources
Text pages: 65-75 Book stores, Libraries, Internet / various children’s book sites
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