Emotions

Everyone has a bad day once in a while. And, typically, when people have bad days, they find themselves blaming other events, people, etc. But it's also important to look inward and figure out whether a person could have done something different to...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 8.5"x11" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your school...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story THANKS for the FEEDBACK... I Think?, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 8.5"x11" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story The WORST Day of My Life EVER!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 8.5"x11" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

Students will learn the skills of accepting 'No' for an answer and disagreeing the right way with this activity that accompanies Julia Cook's storybook I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO! from the BEST ME I Can Be! series. Extend the learning with I...

This activity is designed to teach students to give more specific details and deliver them slowly. It can also teach students to listen more critically to instructions. From Julia Cook’s BEST ME I Can Be! series is an activity that accompanies her...

When you see your students display effective listening or following instruction skills, find a way to recognize them in front of their peers! The more you give praise and pay attention to positive behaviors in your classroom, the more often you will see...

Students will learn the skills of accepting 'No' for an answer and disagreeing the right way. This activity accompanies Julia Cook's storybook I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series. This fun and unique exercise is...

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...

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 often assume they know what your instructions will be based on prior experience. Assuming leads to not listening, and, unfortunately, the assumption made may not always be correct. Read Julia Cook’s storybook The WORST Day of My Life...

Teach the skill of working as a team with this unique activity called “Spaghetti and Marshmallows.” This amusing exercise will keep students engaged through all three rounds by creating their own structures. Discussion questions are offered...

Technology is awesome, but children sometimes need a lot of help managing and using it wisely so it enriches, rather than wrecks, their lives. Remind students to "Think Before You Post" by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in classrooms, hallways,...

This activity helps students practice the skill of disagreeing appropriately by respectfully debating their choices of favorite things. For the activity, a reproducible worksheet is provided so students can independently fill out their favorites of...

In Parashare, the physical activity will dramatically show students the benefits of sharing a workload and the importance of teamwork. From Julia Cook’s BEST ME I Can Be! series is an engaging activity to accompany her...

Using current events is a helpful way to make students aware of the sharing and good deeds that are occurring in their community and the world. This activity will allow students to tell about people making a positive difference by sharing their time,...