Preschool Classroom Scenario: "The Bridge Builders"
FREE PREVIEWSocial Reciprocity: The Serve-and-Return Engine of Learning and Belonging
FREE PREVIEWWhy Positive Reciprocity Isn't Always Easy
The Vicious Cycle, and How to Interrupt It
Foundations: Safety, Predictability, and Attunement
Embedding Serve-and-Return in Content Area Learning
Extracurriculars and Structured Play
Chapter 1 Reflection
Emulation in Action: Teaching Reciprocal Give-and-Take
Early Childhood Applications of Emulation
Practical Strategies for Early Childhood Educators
Preschool Classroom Scenario: Clap, Stomp, Smile
Elementary Emulation Through Rule-Based Play
School-Age Scenario: Clap, Step, Then Add a Spin
Differentiation and Extensions
Chapter 2 Review Questions
Building Resilience Through Reciprocity
Core Principles to Keep in Mind
Object Exchange in Everyday Lessons
Early Childhood Game Options
Differentiation and Trauma-Informed Supports
Chapter 3 Reflection
Shared Experience as a Reciprocity Booster
Core Ingredients of Shared Experience
Preschool: Small Moments, Big Impact
Kindergarten–Second Grade: Baking a Batch of Cookies
Fifth Grade: Teaming Up for a TikTok-Style Challenge
Practical Moves to Make Shared Experience Stick
Trauma-Informed and Neurodiversity‑Affirming Supports
Chapter 4 Discussion
