Oops Sorry! And Thanks

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Diego stood still for a moment trying to control his anger and disappointment.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This gentle book reminds readers of all ages that even the strongest friendships encounter bumps along the way.  Join five elementary school friends as they navigate challenges show kindness and offer forgiveness to each other. The practical how-to sections will give you the confidence to offer sincere apologies and express gratitude in your own life and their stories will inspire you to nurture the bonds that truly matter.  </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>These relatable stories characters and useful instructions for making apologies and saying thank you are guided by Patricia Saylor an experienced Montessori teacher.  In collaboration with two insightful elementary school students from Japan she crafted this book based on years of successful 'grace and courtesy' and writing lessons. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Meet Diego Sakura Indigo Mike and Anna-characters vividly brought to life through twenty beautifully rendered watercolor illustrations by the talented artist Yuma Ishizaka. Their tales of challenges and resolutions were developed by writer Nanami Nagao. Patricia harmoniously blends these elements with practical instructions interspersed between the stories.   </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Designed to empower young readers the instructional segments encourage independent use. They also serve as a valuable foundation for writing instruction making this book a versatile asset for classroom teachers. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>The stories emphasize the value of friendship while fostering elementary school speaking skills and writing skills.  While the wholesome social stories address the intricacies of social skills with the art of nurturing empathy for cultivating meaningful connections the instructional sections support oral language and emergent writers. The book artfully weaves together threads of social-emotional learning and Montessori grace and courtesy principles. While the book stands alone as an independent reader for elementary school students teachers will also find useful content to help with lesson planning for elementary writing instruction making this a perfect addition to their collection of instructional materials.   </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Oops Sorry! </strong></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Accept responsibility</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Acknowledge the impact.</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Express regret.</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Apologize</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Commit to change.</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Offer restitution.</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Ask for forgiveness</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks! </strong></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Say Thank you for...</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Describe the gift </span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Compliment the gift.</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>How will you use it? How has it helped you? </span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Compliment the giver.</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Say one more nice thing.</span></li></ul><p><br></p>