All preschool children who are at the stage where they may use their hands to hit. It is the ideal way to start a discussion about boundaries, respect, and acceptable ways to express anger or frustration.
The landmark book that teaches children the positive uses of hands!
Hands are made for many wonderful things: for greeting, drawing, playing, building, and above all, for hugging. But one thing is certain: hands are not for hitting!
Martine Agassi's book is one of the most classic and essential tools for parents and educators worldwide. With simple, clear words and tender illustrations, it helps young children understand that violence is not a solution and encourages them to express difficult emotions in positive ways.
Theme: Anger management, Aggression, Empathy, Positive behavior
Style: Simple, direct, with a positive and encouraging approach.
Age: 4+ years old
Suitable for:
All preschool children who are at the stage where they may use their hands to hit. It is the ideal way to start a discussion about boundaries, respect, and acceptable ways to express anger or frustration.
Why This Book Is Special:
- It has a positive approach: It does not focus on punishment, but on positive alternatives, showing children all the creative and beautiful uses of hands.
- It is written by an expert: Martine Agassi is a clinical psychologist, and the book is based on proven educational principles.
- Includes a guide for adults: At the end of the book there are useful tips and activity ideas that parents and teachers can do with children.
- Its language and illustrations are perfectly adapted to the needs and understanding of young children.
With the book you can:
- Discuss: What else can we do with our hands instead of hitting? How do we feel when someone hits us?
- Play: Make a list of all the "good jobs" that hands do (cooking, writing, caressing, building towers).
- Create: Make a handprint of the child on a piece of paper and write all their favorite uses of their hands around it.
About the Author:
Martine Agassi is a clinical psychologist with many years of experience in family counseling and child therapy. She has written an entire series of good behavior books for young children, such as "Words Are Not for Hurting" and "Voices Are Not for Yelling," which have become classic tools for parents and educators around the world.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Martine Agassi
- Publisher
- Metaichmio
- Original Title
- Hands are Not for Hitting
- Preschool Book
- Yes
- Language
- Greek
- Type
- Emotions & Behaviors
- Theme
- Emotions & Behavior
- Age
- from 4 years old years
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 42
- Release Date
- 5/2007
- Publication Date
- 2007
- Dimensions
- 23x23 cm
- Book Type
- -
- ISBN-13
- 9789604551699
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