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Helping Kids Think ...
About BIG IDEAS!
open minds open hearts
open hearts open minds
give a child a thought, feed them for a day. teach a child to think, feed them for a lifetime.
Teach a child to think
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critical thinking skills for children
jackiemo books encourage children to think through new ideas and solve problems
tools for informed thinking
use jackiemo books to introduce history lessons, social issues, and family matters in a fair-minded format
"truly wonderful, the mind of a child is" ~yoda
use this site to understand pertinent research on a child's mind and the positive affects of a growth mind-set
Communicate Effectively
use these tips in conjunction with jackiemo books to facilitate powerful conversations
EXCELLENT POINT!
CHOOSE TO LEARN FROM LOSING
Scissors thinks enough is enough! She wants Rock out of the game. Follow Scissors’ jagged journey to a new understanding about winning and losing.
OPEN discussions about how to lose with grace and be happy for the success of others.
38 pages of playing the game
5 years old and up
30 Second Think Abouts
LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING
BOTTOMS UP
A whole town gets a chance to look at life from a different perspective.
OPEN discussions about recognizing valuable ideas and embracing change.
34 pages of upside down fun
5 years old and up
30 Second Think Abouts
FRIENDS IN HOT WATER
IT'S OK TO DISAGREE AND
STILL BE FRIENDS
Two friends undergo the same journey and have completely different experiences.
OPEN discussions about how to handle disagreements and appreciate other views.
22 pages of feeling the heat
5 years old and up
30 Second Think Abouts
FOOD FIGHT IN THE KEY OF G
Dealing with misunderstandings and misinformation
A friendship almost ends because one judges another without all the facts.
OPEN discussions about gossip, misinformation on social media, and gathering info before acting.
24 pages of keeping the beat.
5 years old and up
30 Second Think Abouts
IF I THOUGHT I HAD ALL THE ANSWERS, I WOULD HAVE GONE INSANE BY NOW, BUT I THINK I'VE LEARNED ENOUGH TO PASS IT ON
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
An Author Encouraging One Family At A Time
Raising seven children and working with hundreds more in my life has taught me that children need emotional strength to make confident choices. JACKIEMO BOOKS are seeds for family discussions that lead to healthy emotional foundations.
Our home is a safe place to question, comment, and change your mind! These values are fostered by listening skills developed in the home.
JACKIEMO BOOKS are novelty books
cultivating thinking skills for people of all ages.
reading level: 6-8 yrs old, including jazzy vocab words for thought
subject level: 5-12 yrs old and beyond
ON AMAZON: Parenting book
Offers insight to all faiths on raising a gay child in a religious home.
HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
The JackieMo Books’ family donates 9 teachers’ salaries every month to Visionary School in Kibera, Kenya.
This is teacher Collins and his students.
Much love and gratitude to all teachers.
Visionary School is temporarily not in session due to the pandemic. All monthly donations are going to support families in Kibera at this time.
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Why OPEN UP?
Open Up is a feeling we strive to create in our home. There are no taboo subjects, no wrong feelings, and no unforgivable mistakes. This does not make the journey easier – it encourages the journey to generate growth, character, and compassion.