Head Start Framework

The following Free Spirit titles support domains in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework. To view specific domains, click on the book cover and go to the “Standards” tab.

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Listen and Learn / Escucha y aprende

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$12.45

Best-selling book on listening skills for young children, in an English-Spanish bilingual edition.

Respect and Take Care of Things / Respetar y cuidar las cosas

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$12.45

Best-selling book for young children on respect, responsibility, and stewardship, in an English-Spanish bilingual edition.

Know and Follow Rules / Saber y seguir las reglas

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$12.45

In this bilingual edition, kids learn in both English and Spanish about the importance of rules and the positive sense of pride that comes with learning to follow rules.

Talk and Work It Out / Hablar y resolver

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$12.45

In the English-Spanish bilingual edition, children learn peaceful conflict resolution: calm yourself, state the problem, listen, think of solutions, evaluate results, and agree to disagree when a solution isn’t possible.

Cool Down and Work Through Anger / Cálmate y supera la ira

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$12.45

An English-Spanish bilingual edition of Free Spirit’s best-selling anger-management book for young children.

Share and Take Turns / Comparte y turna

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$12.45

The bilingual edition, in both English and Spanish, helps children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing.

A Moving Child Is a Learning Child

Gill Connell / Cheryl McCarthy

$34.99 / $48.98

Discover the early learning link between the body and the brain and how to guide this connection in young children.

Cool Down and Work Through Anger

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$11.99

Help young children learn to behave responsibly toward themselves and others as they develop the skills of anger management.

When I Feel Afraid

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$10.95

Help children understand their fears and teach them simple coping skills.

Be Honest and Tell the Truth

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$11.99

Teach children that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence, and that telling the truth can take courage and tact.

Be Careful and Stay Safe

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$11.99

Teach children how to avoid potential dangers, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead.

Reach Out and Give

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$10.95

Introduce children to gratitude and philanthropy, and show them how they can contribute to their community in simple, meaningful ways.

Accept and Value Each Person

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$10.95

Introduce kids to diversity, respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating people the way they are.

Know and Follow Rules

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$10.95

Help kids understand the importance of rules and the positive sense of pride that comes with learning to follow them.

Talk and Work It Out

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. / Meredith Johnson

$11.99

Children learn peaceful conflict resolution: calm yourself, state the problem, listen, think of solutions, evaluate results, and agree to disagree when a solution isn’t possible.