The topic of Peer Pressure is a tricky
one to broach with children of any age, particularly those that are very young.
Such an abstract concept is difficult to explain, but even the youngest
children are tempted by the pressures of “fitting in” or going along with the
crowd. Teaching children appropriate strategies for avoiding the pitfalls of
negative Peer Pressure is so important and can be made easier to receive when
you have a book to complement and accompany your conversation. Here are a few
that I would recommend, divided up by general age groups (although the younger
books are still appropriate for older children, especially when they can read
them independently).
Toddlers and
Young Preschoolers: The Berenstein Bears and the In Crowd, by S.
Berenstein
Older
Preschool & Lower Elementary: My Best Frenemy, by J. Bowe
Upper
Elementary: Wringer, by J. Spinelli
I simple
search online will also yield many more fantastic titles. Also, feel free to
check out the Trinity Kids Lending Library (in the Gathering Room) for more
books about helping children and young adults deal with tough subjects, like
bullying, divorce, and death.
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