Use the activities in this book along with the picture book, Priscilla & the Perfect Storm, to teach academics while promoting social skill development. Activities correlate to Common Core literacy standards covering topics such as sequencing, cause and effect, problem solving and making inferences. Discussion questions involving the story help students develop critical thinking skills and thoroughly explore the positive and negative sides of perfectionism.
Students will learn to recognize frustration and discover healthy ways to deal with it at home and school. The ideas and activities are appropriate for K through 5 classrooms. All of the lessons can be blended into existing curricula or taught as stand-alone activities. Lessons can be modified or customized to best accommodate the needs of your classroom. When appropriate, grade-specific instructions for completing a lesson are provided. Ready to-print forms and handouts are on CD. 32 pgs.
Published by Boys Town Press
ISBN: 978-1-934490-61-7
