Books in In a Jar® series

Prompts, tips, skits, and quips about social skills, good manners, and etiquette. Understanding polite behavior is more than knowing which fork to use for salad at a fancy restaurant. With his signature style and humor, Alex J. Packer offers up small cards that pack a mighty manners punch. Unique, often quirky, and sometimes hilarious, the social skills activ­ities in this jar will help kids and teens learn how to treat others with courtesy, empathy, kindness, and respect—and have plenty of fun along the way.

“If you could have a new house rule, which would you choose? No television, or no music?” “If you were to be famous, which would you choose? Fame as an author, or fame as a stage actor?” Think twice—and choose one! A new twist on getting people to interact and practice decision-making, this is a fun and fascinating way to engage brains, share ideas, and build tolerance for differences of opinion. Includes a game play/activity guide. All ages, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar.

Gentle prompts to help kids improve concentration, regulate emotions, and live in the moment.Close your eyes . . . Breathe in through your nose . . . And breathe out . . . Kids feel pressure too! Helping them through their day-to-day problems can be as simple as a five-minute moment of mindfulness. Bring mindfulness-focusing techniques to your classroom, home, or anywhere. This inventive collection of quick and easy exercises helps kids live in the moment, de-stress, and zero in on the task at hand.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.

101 active games to encourage brain development and team building in classrooms, advisory groups, after-school programs, teams, and youth groups. 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.