Title: Hands Are Not For Hitting
Authors: Martine Agassi, Ph.D.
Themes: Bullying, Communication, Coping Skills, Developing Empathy, Friendship, Parenting, Social Skills
Age Recommendation: Pre-K through Elementary School
Summary: Hands Are Not For Hitting is a very basic introduction to prosocial problem solving and social skills development. The text supports the concept that everyone feels frustrated or angry sometimes, and that there are appropriate ways to manage those emotions. The illustrations in the book provide examples of ways to use our hands carefully and constructively. It is a good book to use in conjunction with the other title in this series, Words Are Not For Hurting.
Ideas / Ideation: This is not a particularly interesting book for kids, but it is a great conversation starter. I have used this book in one-on-one sessions with children who struggle with impulsivity and anger, in small social skills groups when discussing how to express feelings, or in classrooms to teach about bullying. It's a handy book to have around, even if it is a little boring!
Ideas / Ideation: This is not a particularly interesting book for kids, but it is a great conversation starter. I have used this book in one-on-one sessions with children who struggle with impulsivity and anger, in small social skills groups when discussing how to express feelings, or in classrooms to teach about bullying. It's a handy book to have around, even if it is a little boring!
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