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Although friendship is integral to life, not every child is gifted at making friends, which is okay. Having and keeping friends is a skill that can be learned. With a bit of bravery, patience, and effort, your kid will soon have a buddy or two they can spend time with.
The good news is that the friendships kids make during preschool and kindergarten will be a great support system. Although the advantages of friendship for early childhood development are sometimes missed, friendship can significantly impact physical and mental health.
This is where Calauti’s book shows that establishing friendships is an important developmental goal for kids under seven (7). Friendships developed during the early school years and preschool give kids valuable contexts to learn and practice social, cognitive, communicative, and emotional development skills.
Friends Here…There…Everywhere!!!
The book was written to enhance literacy and social development in children ages two to five. Growth occurs at various rates for each child in this critical period of action that arises rapidly as they learn to become independent. The book encourages young children to feel secure as they develop and experience their first encounters with making friends while they explore the world and continue to become individuals. It is ideal for teachers, parents, and caregivers who wish to discuss how to share and play cooperatively. In addition to the subject of building friendships, this book introduces adverbs (here, there, and everywhere) and helps develop the recognition of words that are opposites. It can motivate kids to ask about friendships, relate to them, and suggest places to find friends while strengthening their writing and reading skills.
Friends Here… There…Everywhere!!! It contains a heart-warming children’s story that embraces friendship and emphasizes the value of community. Salvatore, Brandi, Lori, and Lee become true friends as they explore their neighborhood communities and discover opportunities that prepare them to meet life’s challenges and the future. It’s a positive community influence that encourages children’s social and emotional development and has a desirable impact on behavior. They experience personal growth as they work together to meet everyday needs, build trust, belonging, and safety, and learn to care for each other. They develop a sense that, as a community, they can achieve their individual and collective goals while exerting a positive influence on their environment and each other. Friendship is about sharing and caring, authentic friendships that last throughout their lifespan.
Who Is Rosella Calauti?
“Friends” was written by Rosella Calauti, a dedicated teacher who has taught for over twelve years in the New York public school system. Calauti obtained her M.A.T. from Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York, and her second Masters at SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz, New York. Rosella Calauti became certified in art and C.T.E. education after changing her career of working in the art field for several years to a commitment to helping children become lifelong learners. Previously, she graduated with degrees in art and fashion merchandising. As a children’s advocate, she hopes “Friends” encourages tots to explore their communities and feel secure experiencing their first encounters outside their homes, as this is her passion. Her Purple Dragonfly Award Winning children’s picture book is an excellent beginner reader book that helps prepare children socially. It supports literacy development using opposites and adverbs (Here, There, everywhere). It also has colorful, eye-catching illustrations of friends in everyday situations. Rosella Calauti, teacher and author in New York, discovered her passion for writing and education after changing careers. She was inspired by her new nephew and Teens and Tots students.
Relatively, Calauti has dedicated her life to helping kids and hopes for them to encourage reading. She welcomes your emails at [email protected].
