Anger, Frustration

Includes 6 activities that complement lessons learned in The Pirate and The Ink Blot, the first story in The Adventures of Jeff and Reed Anthology. Each activity follows the GANAG lesson structure: Goal (Share the lesson goal/objective.)Access prior...

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 12"x18" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

Lesson plans pulled from the popular More Tools for Teaching Social Skills in School and separated into four categories based on skill type. Use these downloadable lesson plans with your students to improve social emotional skill development, as well as...

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 12"x18" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

Help students learn how to change their thoughts from negative to positive with these engaging activities. Learning to stay positive and think about what’s right instead of always thinking about what’s wrong is important for kids to be...

Includes 7 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of Bystanders by Kip Jones. Activities in Bundle 1 of 2 include: O.S.S. Word Search: Students will search for vocabulary words that consist of key terms and ideas from The Power of...

Includes 7 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of Bystanders by Kip Jones. Activities in Bundle 2 of 2 include: O.S.S. Maze: Students will practice patience while helping solve a maze to the “No Bully Zone”. Maze...

Kids often think everything that happens to them is a BIG deal. This leads them to overreact to small situations. A big reaction to a small problem can make a situation more dangerous or take longer to resolve. The first step to helping children react...

Any child can be an instigator like Isaac stirring up trouble at home, in the classroom, on a team, or among friends. If you have an instigator in your family or classroom, or have a child who is easily goaded into conflict, use these following...

It's hard for students in grades K through 6 to recognize when they are getting angry and to manage their emotions so they can control how they react. It's a skill that takes time, practice, and self-awareness. Students will identify ways and plan...

Children are not born knowing how to accept no for an answer, nor do they come into the world knowing how to disagree appropriately. It's important for parents and the grown ups in their lives to understand that - just as these skills can be hard for...

Teamwork and sharing are hard skills for some children to learn - and RJ is one of those kids! Working with others can help kids and adults understand that people have different talents, experiences, and cultures that give a lot of different...

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...

This adorable "My Little Squishy" is kid-designed and kid-tested! It has a unique feel with the ability to stretch, squish, and crunch. Studies have shown that squeezing and releasing a fidget can help with emotional regulation. When your child feels...

It's natural for young children to get excited and then behave in ways that might seem rude. Teaching children how to look at situations from the point of view of others, or to have empathy, is one way to help kids better understand how their behaviors...

Help students learn to disagree appropriately with their peers, and with adults.  Learning to disagree the right way and accept answers you may not like is an important skill for being successful in school and at home. Included are worksheets and...