Listen and Learn

by Cheri J. Meiners, Meredith Johnson (Illustrator)

Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children develop skills for listening, understand why it’s important to listen, and recognize the positive results of listening. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities. The Learning to Get Along® Series
The Learning to Get Along series helps children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations, lots of diversity, and concrete examples make these read-aloud books appropriate for home and childcare settings, schools, and special education settings. Each book ends with a section of discussion questions, games, and activities adults can use to reinforce what children have learned. All titles are available in English-Spanish bilingual editions.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Nonfiction, Teaching

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Cheri has her master's degree in elementary education and gifted education. A former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers. She is the author of the award-winning children's series, 'Learning to Get Along', and the new series, 'Being the Best Me.' Cheri and her husband, David, have six children and three grandchildren.

Reviews

[Stacy]

This is another book that is good for school. This book is read in my friends first grade class in order to help the class learn the importance of listening.

[Ro]

Read it weekly

Recommended to teachers leaching the younger years helps them to understand class rules and know why listening y important. Great fo circle time.also great for parents leaching Lille ones about listening to others and how in turn this will help them also learn something new.

[Tavia]

I love all of her books. They are so good for the little ones...and the big ones who are still learning!

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[Evelyn Repass]

This would be excellent to use as a social story for kids on the autism spectrum.

[Diane]

I've been looking for a book about listening that the kindergarten teachers can read with their class. This one is pretty good.

[Sarah]

4B's: respect- gives ways and reasons to listen

[Camie]

A bilingual book (a rarity) with good information and interactive game at the end to learn about good listening.

[Helena Akuany]

A simple but effective book that teaches young children the importance of listening and following directions.