What’s the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It's never too soon for children to learn the process of peaceful conflict resolution. Children learn that they can calm themselves, talk about the...

A child who can’t follow rules is a child who’s always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn, be fair, and get along. Then it presents just four basic rules: “Listen,”...

Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrations help children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing. Includes a note to teachers and parents,...

This encouraging book introduces and explains what listening means, why it's important, and how to listen well. Realistic examples and full-color illustrations bring the concepts to life. The focus throughout is on the positive results of being a good...

Empathy is key to positive, healthy relationships. This read-aloud book builds empathy in children ages 4-8. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs, and different from...

Children today have many fears, both real and imagined. This book helps children understand their fears and teaches basic coping skills. Encouraging words and supportive illustrations show children ages 4-8 they are not alone and there are many people...

It's hard for adults as well as children to try new things. It's even harder to stay the course when something is more difficult than we thought it would be, or when things don't work out the way we hoped. Yet flexibility and perseverance are essential...

Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Respect, responsibility, and stewardship are concepts that even young children can relate to-because they have things they value. It also teaches simple environmental awareness:...

It's fun to make friends and play with others, but it's not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules: ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. Includes ideas for games adults can use with...

When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior. Colorful illustrations and examples help children visualize how their behavior affects themselves and others. A special section for...

A Good Friend, now available in Spanish, gives good advice on friendship skills to middle schoolers and teens. Everybody needs friends, but not everyone reaches their full "friendship potential." If you feel tongue-tied in a group, struggle with shyness,...

Inventories, Activities & Educational Handouts. Practical tools for teachers, Counselors , group leaders, therapists and other helping professionals. Social skills are crucial for success in everyday interactions and are the keys to acting...

Based on Boys Town's® Common Sense Parenting®. New or experienced foster parents as well as grandparents and other relatives caring for a child forced from home by a crisis will find help and hope in Practical Tools for Foster Parents. More than...

Help your Spanish-speaking students learn the social skills that comprise the Well-Managed Schools curriculum by displaying these large 11' x 17' colorful posters in your classroom. Sixteen posters include: Como Seguir Instrucciones (following...

Help your students learn the social skills that comprise the Well-Managed Schools curriculum by displaying these large 11" x 17" colorful posters in your classroom. Sixteen posters include these skills: Following Instructions Accepting...

Create a caring, cooperative, welcoming environment in your school where students receive the positive behavioral support they need to succeed. Overcome student disrespect, apathy and aggression. Familiar problems like bullying, cheating, teasing,...