Preschoolers are creative, curious and active experimenters that learn about themselves and their world as they take on new roles outside of their homes and families. Learn about the skill set that makes up social and emotional development and the value of encouraging creativity and risk taking; activities that foster initiative and positive self-esteem. Examine how culture and gender affect development, observe levels of social participation, and...

Snacktime playtime: Find out new thing to love as Blue's room turns into a snack-filled world of games, art, stories, and more! Blue's wishes: Blue and Joe meet a wand named Wish. Café Blue: Steve and Blue need your help at their restaurant. The grow show: Search for clues to help Steve figure out what Blue wants to do outside. "Snacktime playtime" promotes vocabulary, reading and role-playing learning skills. "Blue's wishes" promotes self-esteem/empowerment,...

Snoodles are curious folk who eat pancakes with noodles. This is the touching story of Snoodle-Doo a lovable character who learns that the way others see him doesn't matter at all, because God sees how special and beautiful each of us is, and that's just how we should see ourselves. In the Story of Flibber-o-loo, the inhabitants of two towns must decide what is more important, living with war, or making peace.

No one ever paid much attention to Muriel and her humdrum small town life, so she and her best friend Rhonda decide to leave it behind and head for the big city ... where they end up having the exciting adventure of their lives! What's more, soon everyone takes notice when Muriel becomes engaged to a handsome and popular sports hero!

Sean Porter was a football player who turned into a juvenile detention counselor. He wrestles with the seemingly insolvable problem. The vast majority of young men who leave detention fall right back into crime. Looking for a way to give these not-yet-hardened kids a taste of self-esteem and discipline, Porter manages to persuade his superiors to let him teach the kids football - and then take on other high school football teams. Based on a true story....

Eleven year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She is a smart girl, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah decides to participate in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from...

The multi-faceted exploration of the natural world and family bonds through the eyes of a young mixed-race narrator discusses feelings of self-worth and belonging.