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9781475102710 Autism Is...? (Autism Is...? Books) Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan From the author of Autism on a Shoestring Budget, [Early] Intervention Made Easier...In this book for autistic children, Logan overhears his grandma telling her friend he has autism, and asks her, ”Autism is...?” She explains what autism is to him in this beautifully illustrated story. Children with autism face many challenges and they are often aware of and question their autism. Of course, each child is unique, and you may or may not wish to explain the term autism to your child at a young age. But if you do, this book can help make it easier for you, as it did for the author when explaining autism to Logan. His inquisitive mind wanted to know, and once he read this story, even before it was illustrated, he was happy with this positive explanation and answer to his question.Autism Is...? is book #1 in the Autism Is...? Books Series:Book #2: Danger Is...?Book #3: School Rules Are...?Book #4: Feelings Are...?Book #5: Manners Are...?Book #6: Friends Are...? CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
9781934490907 Baditude Julia Cook Turn scowls and negativity into smiles and positivity! Teach complainers and pessimists to overcome bad moods or feelings of hopelessness by changing their outlook. Learn from Noodle, a boy whose attitude, or ‘baditude,’ is alienating everyone around him. With help from a teacher and his mom, Noodle learns how to turn his ‘have tos’ into ‘get tos’ and his ‘baditude’ into gratitude! Kids in grades K-6 are empowered to actively look for positives in all situations and manage how they choose to feel about what they cannot control. This title is from the Responsible Me! series by award-winning author Julia Cook. The series promotes life skills, strengthens character development, and helps kids use better social skills at school and at home. 32 pages Boys Town Press
9781944882594 But I Need Your Help Now! (Stepping Up Social Skills) (Stepping Up Social Skills, 1) Bryan Smith Isaac is a second-grader who struggles with waiting his turn to be recognized by an adult. He’s a little impatient, and this can get him in trouble at school and in the world. When a tough problem has him stuck, Isaac blurts out. With patience, Isaac’s mom guides him through the steps of getting somebody’s attention appropriately, helping him with the problem, and implementing interpersonal communication skills he will need for future situations. Isaac understands, but needs some practice! Isaac’s adventures continue at the store, at home, and at school, where the adults are there to teach him even more skills like how to interrupt the right way! Told in author Bryan Smith’s hallmark humorous style, follow Isaac as he learns how to wait his turn and to interrupt appropriately. This is the first book in the brand-new Stepping Up Social Skills series by the award-winning author, counselor, and dad. Help teach young children in grades K through 5 how to control their impulses and become more self-reliant by utilizing the tips included at the end of the story. 31 pgs. Extend the learning with Five Downloadable Activities! Help reinforce the steps taught from the story with a Poster! The series also includes: What's Your Choice? Watch for a sneak peek into the story! Published by Boys Town Press ISBN: 978-1-944882-59-4  Boys Town Press
9781575423463 Cool Down and Work Through Anger Cheri J. Meiners Simple text helps children learn to recognize feelings of anger and suggests ways to deal with the emotion. Free Spirit Pub
9781944882761 Emelia Understands Equity: Fair Doesn't Always Mean Equal (Chicoree Elementary Stories For Success) Jeff Tucker At School, Emelia doesn’t think she is being treated fair.It’s test day at Chicorée Elementary and Emelia is stressing over her science and math exams, scared she won't be able to finish either one in the time allowed. Even her big belly breaths aren’t helping her calm down.Then, during the science test, Emelia couldn’t remember the answer to the last question.It was like the answer fell right out of her brain.When she sees that Sammy gets extra time to finish his tests and Cecelia even gets to use a calculator on the math test, Emelia gets SMAD - a tummy-churning mix of SAD and MAD!The smadder Emelia gets, the more belly breaths she takes to calm down. But when deep breathing doesn't make her feel any better, Emelia has to take a seat in the counselor's office. With the help of a prickly cactus, a lily pad and a blooming flower, Emelia learns that what is fair will not always look equal.Emelia Understands Equity is a realistic, powerful tale with a timely message about equity in the classroom. Written for children ages 5 to 11, the book also offers lessons for parents, counselors and teachers with tips that are included in the back of the book.This story will help kids understand that everyone is different, and we shouldn't judge, but instead focus on how we can help ourselves.Emelia Understands Equity is part of the Chicoree Elementary Stories for Success series, which is great for students in Grades K through 5.Help your children overcome their social emotional challenges with these books which include:My Name’s Sammy and I’m No Snitch! – Sammy’s No Snitch, but it’s important for him to know the difference between snitching and reporting. Especially when his friend could get hurt.Emelia Understands Equity – Everyone needs something different to help them grow, and so Fair does not always mean Equal” As an educator, I see firsthand the importance of children receiving the services and accommodations necessary to be successful in the classroom. This can be a difficult concept for their surrounding classmates, who see it as “unfair.” This book explores the concept of equity using examples relevant to children. I intend to use this book in my classroom to help my students understand that fair does not mean equal. Fair is ensuring that everyone receives what they need in order to be successful and productive. ” - Julie, Educator, Purchaser Boys Town Press
9781944882457 How Did You Miss That?: A Story Teaching Self-Monitoring (Executive Function) Bryan Smith When he rushes home after an exhausting night of baseball, the last thing Braden wants to hear is Mom and Dad harping about everything he must finish on his to-do list. Of course, they wouldn't be on his case if he actually paid attention and did what he needed to do. From chores at home to questions on a quiz, Braden never checks his work for mistakes or to see if he missed anything. Is there a solution to his sloppiness? Yes... but will Braden be willing to try it? Can he become a master of self-monitoring? Self-monitoring can be challenging to understand for children and skills such as completing work accurately and completely, staying on task, following instructions the first time, waiting to be called on, and getting the teacher's attention appropriately can be challenging to master. Award-winning author, happy father, and popular school counselor Bryan Smith highlights the importance of slowing down, being accurate, and double-checking one's work in the seventh picture book of the Executive FUNction series, written for students in grades K through 5. Tips for parents and educators are included at the end of the story to help children develop their abilities to self-monitor. 31 pgs. Extend the learning with Five Downloadable Activities! Help reinforce the steps taught from the story with a Poster! The series also includes: What Were You Thinking? My Day is Ruined! It Was Just Right Here! Of Course It's a Big Deal! Time to Get Started What's the Problem? I'll Never Get All of That Done! Fix It with Focus How Do I Remember All That? Published by Boys Town Press ISBN: 978-1-944882-45-7 Boys Town Press
9781944882112 Of Course It's A Big Deal: A Story About Learning To React Calmly And Appropriately (Executive Function) Bryan Smith When children don't get what they want or expect, they often get upset and angry. Reacting calmly and appropriately during these times is an important skill for children to learn and use to be successful at home, school, and with others. Braden brings the drama to every minor misunderstanding and annoyance in his life! What was supposed to be a carefree afternoon of go-cart racing and putt-putt golfing quickly turns sour when Braden shouts and pouts about the rules. When homework interferes with Braden's plans, he overreacts again, and makes things even more difficult on himself. But Mom and Dad are there to teach Braden the best way to react calmly. Will Braden ever learn to keep his cool in the face of disappointment? Will every discouraging moment send him into an emotional meltdown? Find out what lessons are learned in this fast-paced story about the perils of overreacting and losing self-control. This is Bryan Smith's third title in the Executive FUNction book series. Tips for parents and educators are included at the end to help set children up for success by reacting calmly and appropriately when upset or angry. 31 pgs. Extend the learning with Four Downloadable Activities! Help reinforce the steps taught from the story with a Poster! The series also include: What Were You Thinking? My Day is Ruined! It Was Just Right Here! Time to Get Started What's the Problem? How Did You Miss That? I'll Never Get All of That Done! Fix It with Focus How Do I Remember All That? Published by Boys Town Press ISBN: 978-1-944882-11-2 Boys Town Press
9781934490792 Power Of Bystanders (Urban Character Education) Kip Jones Help students in grades 3 through 8 see how bystanders can put an end to bullying with Willie Bohanon. A bully has moved to Griffin and Stewart is his victim. Willie is worried about his friend Stewart. Stewart has become stressed and sad. Soon, he doesn't want to go to school at all. Fortunately, his guidance counselor, Mr. J, is there to provide some help and support. Mr. J reminds Willie and his friends that bystanders are the key to stopping a bully. He teaches them how to handle bullying like a B.O.S.S. - Bystanders hold the key, Open your mouth, Stand up for others, Stick together. Written and illustrated in a graphic novel style, this second story in the Urban Character Education series gives practical and memorable strategies for bystanders to become a part of the solution to stop bullying through songs, rhymes and mnenomics. 39 pgs. Extend the learning with 21 downloadable activities from The Power of Bystanders Activity Guide. The series also includes: The Power of Self-D The Power of an Attitude of Gratitude The Power of a Positive No Watch for a sneak peek at the story! Published by Boys Town Press ISBN: 978-1-934490-79-2 Boys Town Press
9781944882747 Speak Up For Yourself (A Story Teaching Children Self-Advocacy) (Without Limits) Bryan Smith Amelia has never been one to be timid. She's confident enough to stand up for others and let people know what she thinks. So why is she having a hard time advocating for herself? When a new seating arrangement lands Amelia next to Billy, a guy who spends all day whining and complaining, Amelia feels trapped. She unloads all her frustrations on her very patient mother. But when Mom starts asking her questions, Amelia quickly realizes that advocating for change - and for herself - requires a lot more than criticizing others and making demands. Given four simple steps to follow, Amelia starts to hone her ability to self-advocate. In addition to keeping the skill steps practical, author and school counselor Bryan Smith includes valuable lessons about the importance of HOW you approach others and why sometimes the answer may still be no. This insightful tale is another standout in the popular Without Limits book series, which offers K through 5th grade readers wonderful lessons about character and self-confidence! Tips are included at the end of the story for parents and educators to help teach children the value of self-advocacy. 31 pgs. Extend the learning with Five Downloadable Activities! Help reinforce the steps taught from the story with the Poster! The series also includes: Kindness Counts Mindset Matters Empathy is My Superpower! Diversity is Key Stress Stinks Everyone's Contributions Count Watch for a sneak peek into the story! Published by Boys Town Press ISBN: 978-1-944882-74-7 Boys Town Press
9781934490983 That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me Julia Cook Noodle is having a rough couple of days. The rules keep getting in the way of his fun! Rules for this and rules for that. There are so many rules - too many rules! Rules stink! Noodle has no use for obeying rules at home, or school. He argues about the rules and doesn't think any of them actually apply to HIM! Can't he just have a rule-free day? Author Julia Cook's third book in the Responsible Me! series will have readers in stitches as Noodle describes the variety of rules he deals with daily. His mom helps him visualize the consequences of no rules at all and Noodle begins to understand that rules help create a safe environment for everyone. Boys Town Press
9781338541984 The Bad Seed Jory John The bad seed changes his mind about being bad and decides that he wants to be happy.
9781944882099 The Procrastinator: Volume 5 (Responsible Me!) Julia Cook "My name is Norman David Edwards, but everybody calls me Noodle. Sometimes I get into trouble because I kinda, sorta, like to put things off. It's not that I don't plan on doing what needs to get done, I just like to choose when to do it."Noodle has a problem – a procrastination problem. He’s constantly being told what to do. “Noodle do this. Noodle do that. Please do it RIGHT NOW. You must feed the cat.” But Noodle has SO MANY – and SO MUCH better – things to do, like hang out with friends, watch must-see TV and play video games.So it’s no surprise his cat goes hungry, the trash piles up and his poetry assignment remains unwritten. Noodle always chooses to do the things he wants to do while never getting around to doing the things he NEEDS to do.Award-winning children’s author Julia Cook uses Noodle to creatively highlight a conundrum all children struggle with and offers simple strategies to help them learn how to balance doing what needs to be done while still finding time for fun.This is the fifth storybook in the Responsible Me! series which strengthens character development and helps kids use better social skills at school and at home.The series also includes: But It's Not My Fault Baditude! That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me! Cheaters Never Prosper What's in It For Me? Boys Town Press
9781936943616 The Road To Regulation & The Regulation Station: Understanding And Managing Feelings & Emotions | 2-Storybook Set: The Zones Of Regulation Series Leah Kuypers, Elizabeth Sautter The Zones of Regulation
9781936943609 The Zones Of Regulation Storybook Set Leah Kuypers, Elizabeth Sautter Join Gabriel and his classmates as they learn about The Zones of Regulation through two storybooks. The first, The Road to Regulation, helps students become more aware of their bodies and feelings and describes the four colored Zones used to think and talk about these feelings. Through a colorful, imaginary adventure to “The Regulation Station,” the second storybook introduces the use of “tools” (or metacognitive strategies) to help students identify ways they can learn to manage their different feelings at school and home. Use this two-storybook set with relatable characters and situations to help children at developmental ages 5-11 learn the easy-to-use framework and the popular regulation curriculum. These storybooks are intended to be used in sequence, alongside related lessons within the curriculum book, The Zones of Regulation. Think Social Publishing
9781944882310 Time To Get Started: A Story About Learning To Take Initiative (Executive Function) Bryan Smith Blake generally has a good time... until someone interrupts him and tells him he needs to do something RIGHT NOW! He doesn't understand why he has to clean his room THIS SECOND! And he'd much rather be doing ANYTHING than learning multiplication. Blake's mom steps in and helps him see that not all tasks are hard or boring - sometimes he can find a fun way to accomplish a chore of he looks hard enough. She also teaches him an important skill that her father taught her when she was young - the steps to taking initiative. Blake learns questions to ask himself about why he doesn't want to do something, and what he needs to do to get started right away and complete the task. Will Blake be able to take initiative at school and at home? Time to Get Started! is another engaging title in the Executive FUNction series that inspires children in grades K through 5 to be flexible, organized, and resourceful. True to the author's style, this story offers an entertaining lesson on taking initiative. Tips for parents and educator to help children overcome procrastination are included at the end of the storybook. 31 pgs. Extend the learning with Five Downloadable Activities! Help reinforce the steps taught from the story with a Poster! The series also includes: What Were You Thinking? My Day is Ruined! It Was Just Right Here! Of Course It's a Big Deal! What's the Problem? How Did You Miss That? I'll Never Get All of That Done! Fix It with Focus How Do I Remember All That? Preview Time to Get Started: Published by Boys Town Press ISBN: 978-1-944882-31-0 Boys Town Press
9781934490969 What Were You Thinking?: Learning To Control Your Impulses (Executive Function) Bryan Smith When you're a child, it's not easy controlling your impulse reactions - kids do things before they think all the time. Strengthen executive function skills and empower impetuous young people with a humorous story about an impulsive third-grader. Teach students a strategy of four simple steps for stopping, thinking, decision-making, and choosing the right behavior.Third-grader Braden is a real character. He loves to be the center of attention. Everyone just LOVES his jokes, witty comments, and immediate reactions. Or at least that's what he thinks. He comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe.But when he is corrected in class for ill-timed jokes and an impulsive reaction during a game of dodge ball ends up with a classmate in tears, Braden's teachers and parents start working with him on how to control his impulses, teaching him four steps to follow before saying or acting on an urge, intrusive thought, or any idea that may land him in hot water.Impulse control is an executive functioning skill that allows you think before you act and to prioritize long-term success over short-term gains. When you have good self-control, you are able to resist doing things that may be harmful to yourself or to others.Will the lessons provided by the adults in Braden's life help him see a better way to manage his impulses? Find out in this hilarious story, the first book in the Executive FUNction series by author and school counselor Bryan Smith. Tips for parents and educators are included at the end of the storybook to help children learn to control their impulses.The Executive FUNction series also includes: My Day is Ruined! It Was Just Right Here! Of Course It's a Big Deal! Time to Get Started What's the Problem? How Did You Miss That? I'll Never Get All of That Done! Fix It with Focus How Do I Remember All That? Boys Town Press
9781944882303 What's In It For Me? (Responsible Me!) Julia Cook "My name is Norman David Edwards, but everybody calls me Noodle. Sometimes I get tired of being told what to do."Every day Noodle hears all about what he needs to do and why he needs to do it. He hears it from his parents, teachers and coaches, and he’s sick of it! What’s the point of making his bed every morning? Does it really matter how he kicks the soccer ball? And who cares if he plays the piano too fast or writes too sloppily?Once again, Noodle's mother is there to help him understand the importance of practicing smaller chores so he is ready for life's bigger challenges and decision-making ahead. He discovers why changing all his “need tos” into “I did its” will actually make him happier and more prepared to do whatever he’s asked.Help inspire and influence children in grades K through 6 to become more self-motivated and responsible with the sixth storybook in Julia Cook's Responsible Me! series which strengthens character development and helps kids use better social skills at school and at home.Included at the end are tips for parents and educators to help encourage kids to practice self-reliance and have a positive attitude.The series also includes: But It's Not My Fault Baditude! That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me! Cheaters Never Prosper The Procrastinator Boys Town Pr
9781944882389 What's The Problem?: A Story Teaching Problem Solving (Executive Function) Bryan Smith The one thing all of us have in common is that we have to solve problems and challenges of various degrees and complexities. A lucky few among us always seem to resolve complex problems successfully by thinking critically and logically. Still, even the most talented problem solvers need practice (and experience!) to develop and perfect this skill. Blake wants to sell his brother, Braden, to another family. Savannah wants to fight Mary over an insult. Braden sooo wants to sneak out of class to play kickball. The characters in this fast-paced story face conundrums that make each of them consider solutions that are inappropriate, ill-advised or irresponsible. Fortunately, some good old-fashioned fatherly advice coupled with a tried-and-true strategy for solving problems keeps everyone safe and satisfied. This story introduces and encourages readers to use SODAS (Situation, Options, Disadvantages, Advantages, and Solution) as a way to logically and thoughtfully figure out how to solve any problem, from the silly to the serious. Award-winning author and school counselor Bryan Smith's teaching style come through in this insightful tale from his wildly popular Executive FUNction book series. The series skillfully weaves skill teaching into humorous story-lines to help readers become flexible thinkers, problem solvers and self-managers. Tips for parents and educators are included at the the end of the storybook to help children learn how to become problem-solving pros! 31 pgs. Extend the learning with the Five Downloadable Activities! Help reinforce the steps taught from the story with a Poster! The series also includes: What Were You Thinking? My Day is Ruined! It Was Just Right Here! Of Course It's a Big Deal! Time to Get Started How Did You Miss That? I'll Never Get All of That Done! Fix It with Focus How Do I Remember All That? Published by Boys Town Press ISBN 978-1-944882-38-9 Boys Town Press
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