Do you ever feel so frustrated that you lose control of your emotions or lash out? You’re not alone. Fortunately, there are easy steps you can take to stay calm and collected. Using proven-effective mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and...

Social skills constitute more than a time-honored list of modern manners; they are ways to thrive in today’s world. In this book teens consider social life and consciousness through interactive games, introspective drawing and writing, mock videos,...

Grab Bag Guidance and Other Small-Group Counseling Topics for Middle School Students is a compilation of two types of small-group counseling programs: specific groups focusing on a single topic and Grab Bag Guidance groups that focus on several...

Friendly Fork Jean just loves her job! After all, who else gets to help families enjoy a meal together? And Jean couldn’t be prouder of how she encourages table manners. But when she interacts with the other forks, knives, and spoons, their...

Help the young perfectionist in your life conquer melt-downs and tantrums. In this picture book for readers in grades K thru 5 Priscilla is the perfectionist. With guidance and instruction from her mom, Priscilla learns how to manage her emotions when...

Do you wish your secondary students would use appropriate social skills in day to day interactions? Do you have students who need to strengthen their executive function? Do you need your students to be the difference for bullying prevention? Here are 25...

Brad has some pretty terrific things going on in his life - or at least that's what he tells all of his classmates! Did someone win a hot dog eating contest? Well, Brad did too. But he ate WAY MORE! Did someone break a leg? Well, Brad did too. But he...

Teach and reinforce the social skills you want to see in secondary students while exploiting their natural love of drama! These easy to follow skits are based on real-life situations and revolve around 21 social skills, as described in Boys Town’s...

Work smarter, not harder, by combining academic lessons with social skill development. First, read The Garden in My Mind picture book with your class, then use this companion activity guide to drive home the message about your expectations for positive...

Wallet-sized skill cards made of durable plastic. Use as a quick refresher for "how to" use techniques such as Effective Praise, Corrective Teaching, Preventive Teaching and Teaching Self-Control. These skill cards are for parents, parent Educators and...

Based on a widely accepted technique developed by Carol Grey, each card presents a basic social concept that children need to learn to behave appropriately in school and get along with their peers. The stories help children pay attention to important...

Bundle and SAVE! Elementary and Special Ed teachers find multiple ways to present and reinforce the important skills of "Accepting Compliments" and "Accepting Criticism" with this bundled teacher kit. Read aloud the humorous story about RJ as he learns...

This activity guide is a great addition to the terrific storybook Thanks for the Feedback… (I THINK!), part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series. Students in grades K through 6 will enjoy the activities as they learn and practice the...

Discover the social skills required for successful dating experiences and avoid unhealthy relationships that can bring you down. Teens from grades 7 to 12 who are dating now, have ever dated, have never dated, or hope to date in the future learn how to...

‘NO’ is Rico’s least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn “No” into “Maybe” or “We’ll see” or “Later” or “I’ll...

Part of the Mom's Choice Award-Winning Best Me I Can Be Series!! Do you know a young person who tends to argue or give excuses when you are trying to correct behavior? Or a student who misinterprets praise and compliments? Teach them the social skills...