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In this activity, students will practice goal setting, which can be a difficult task for some. Often times, students only see the problems in their life and not the opportunities for growth and development. As adults, we need to encourage them to look...

Students will explore how using the skills of “Making an Apology” and “Asking for Permission” is very important around others, including their peers. This classroom activity from Julia Cook’s SORRY, I Forgot to Ask! Activity...

Students will learn that a team is only as strong as its individual members! From Julia Cook’s BEST ME I Can Be! series is an engaging activity to accompany her storybook Teamwork Isn’t My Thing, and I Don’t Like to Share! This...

Join in on the fun with an activity from Bryan Smith’s Is There an App for That? Students will visually see how they have similarities and differences with other students. This activity will teach students the difference between staying true...

This activity will allow students to clarify their values and beliefs by starting out the lesson listing the top 7 to 10 most important things in their lives. Once they think of what they are thankful for, they can build on that to identify their values...

Students will relate their social filters to a common household item as they review how to choose appropriate words to say and learn the act of kindness. This classroom exercise accompanies the storybook from the BEST ME I Can Be! series I...

This activity will allow students to research a product and read consumer comments and reviews based on their experience. Students will then evaluate the feedback given and decide if it is helpful or not. This is also a great opportunity to incorporate...

Students will exhibit zest by actively participating and making decisions on what items to take to a deserted island.  Start the lesson by leading the class into a discussion with the provided questions. The purpose of this activity is having...

Read Stephie McCumbee’s storybook The Garden in My Mind and discuss the tips used in the story to learn how to avoid distractions. This activity is designed to help students plan, organize, and to redirect their focus from interruptions. Extend the...

Activity #1 "SUPER E!" Saves the Day should be used with the storybook Empathy is My Superpower! After reading the story, use this activity to enforce the skill of showing empathy. The activity gives students scenarios that describe tough situations and...

Downloadable PDF poster featuring "Noodle" from Julia Cook's Responsible Me! children's storybook series. Remind students and young children to do their part by staying safe, smart and healthy using the six guidelines indicated on the poster...

Students will complete Random Acts of Kindness to help create an artistic display of a tree while learning the importance of applying compassion and kindness towards their peers. This activity can be done as a whole class, grade or entire school. The...

Baditude vs. Gratitude There are two types of attitudes that define people in the world... balcony attitudes and basement attitudes. People with balcony attitudes view the world through positive, hopeful, optimistic eyes. These people tend to attract...

Explain to students that all animals have differences between them, but it does not mean one is better than the other. The worksheet provided will allow students to point out something positive for each of the animals listed in this activity from, Is...

Read Stephie McCumbee’s storybook Spacing Out! to your students and follow up with this exercise. Students will use their creativity to design bookmarks that can be used to teach others about the skill of “Completing Tasks.” Extend the...

Help students discover happiness through self-acceptance with this activity from Bryan Smith's storybook Is There an App for That?. Students will identify characteristics and qualities about themselves that are like-able to help reinforce the skill...