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Books in In a Jar® series

  • What If? In a Jar: Questions and Dilemmas to Get Kids Thinking About Choices

    Free Spirit Publishing

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Aug. 17, 2017)
    101 lively what-if scenarios to spark conversation and reflection. Help kids hone their decision-making skills and practice making good choices with 101 thought-provoking cards. Use this resource to spark conversation and reflection in classrooms, advisory groups, after-school programs, teams, and youth groups.Free Spirit’s In a Jar® Products With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp.
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  • Choices in a Jar

    Free Spirit Publishing (COR)

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Nov. 15, 2008)
    What’s your choice€”to have to walk on stilts the rest of your life, or to always have to roller skate to get around? To have no short-term memory, or no long-term memory? To not eat for two days, or to not sleep for two days? Choice provokes thinking, and thinking is fun. Each card presents a delightful dilemma€”sometimes unusual, always challenging€”to spark conversation or controversy. Change your choice and change your mind. All ages, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar.
  • Feelings in a Jar: A Fun Game for All Ages for Endless Play & Interaction

    Free Spirit Publishing (COR)

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Nov. 15, 2008)
    Everyone needs to know how to name and express feelings. Each jar holds 365 little slips printed with ";feelings words";€”gleeful, insecure, grateful, angry, cranky, courageous, hopeful, and many more. Pull a slip and act out the feeling, or invite someone else to act it out. Use as discussion starters, journaling prompts, or icebreakers for groups. Ages 8 & up, 365 slips, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar.
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  • Teen Talk in a Jar

    Free Spirit Publishing (COR)

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Nov. 15, 2008)
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  • Temper Tamers In a Jar®: Helping Kids Cool Off and Manage Anger

    Free Spirit Publishing

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Sept. 30, 2010)
    Learn how to calm down and keep your cool in order to control your temper and express your feelings in positive ways. Ages 8–11, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar.
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  • Figurative Language In a Jar®

    Free Spirit Publishing (COR)

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Nov. 15, 2008)
    Answer multiple-choice questions to explore the use of metaphors, similes, and idioms. 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar, ages 8 & up.
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  • What Would You Do? In a Jar®: Daily Dilemmas for Young Children

    Free Spirit Publishing

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Sept. 1, 2012)
    "What would you do?" scenarios help preschool and primary-age kids develop decision-making skills. Ages 5–9, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar.
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  • Character in a Jar®

    Free Spirit Publishing (COR)

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Nov. 15, 2008)
    Build and reinforce positive character traits at home, in the classroom, after-school programs, youth groups, or wherever you interact with kids and teens. Inside the jar are 101 little cards (2" x 2 3⁄4") printed with words or phrases—“Caring,” “Giving,” “Service and Sharing,” “Empathy,” “Citizenship,” “Cleanliness,” “Patience,” “Compassion,” “Tolerance,” “Cooperation,” “Reliability,” “Being Punctual,” and many more. Use them as discussion-starters or writing prompts. Act them out, talk them over, or plan ways to live them every day. Based on What Do You Stand For? For Teens this is a simple, powerful tool for promoting character development. Ages 11 & up, 101 slips, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar
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  • Stay Positive In a Jar: Tips, Quotes, and Questions to Spark Upbeat Thoughts and Attitudes

    Free Spirit Publishing

    Misc. Supplies (Free Spirit Publishing, Aug. 17, 2017)
    101 tips and strategies to help kids stay positive. Boost positive thoughts and attitudes in kids (and adults!) of all ages with these uplifting reflections, prompts, tips, and quotes. Use the cards as a jumping-off point for conversation and contemplation on positive thinking and for taking positive action in big and small ways.Free Spirit’s In a Jar® Products With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp.
  • Chill Skills In a Jar®: Anger Management Tips for Teens

    Free Spirit Publishing

    Misc. Supplies (Free Spirit Publishing, Sept. 30, 2010)
    Learn healthy ways to cage your rage. Deal positively with your anger and maintain respectful relationships. Ages 12 & up, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar.
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  • Icebreakers In a Jar®

    Free Spirit Publishing

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Aug. 25, 2016)
    101 cards, each with three engaging questions, help kids break the ice in new situations and develop social skills as they learn more about their peers. Perfect for use in classrooms, advisory groups, after-school programs, teams, and youth groups. Free Spirit's In a Jar® Products: With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp.
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  • Leadership Lessons In a Jar®

    Free Spirit Publishing

    Cards (Free Spirit Publishing, Nov. 15, 2008)
    An innovative tool for personal and professional success. Includes 101 bits of wisdom for today’s changing world—and anyone who is committed to excellence. Take the lead! Ages 16 & up, 101 slips, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar.