Social Skills Activities

Research into how we learn has opened the door for utilizing cognitive theory to facilitate better student learning. But that's easier said than done. Many books about cognitive theory introduce radical but impractical theories, failing to make the connection to the classroom. In Small Teaching, James Lang presents a strategy for improving student learning with a series of modest but powerful changes that make a big difference - many of which can be put into practice in a single class period.

Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog - it's the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time.

Do you have children that seem to be far more unruly than their peers? Do they struggle to make friends or to know how to act when they are around other people? Do you find that they are always interrupting you or they are constantly causing problems for people around you? If so, then keep reading. In buying this audiobook and listening through it, you will find that you are guided through understanding precisely why these social skills matter and how to ensure that your child can develop them.

In The Gutsy Girl, author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out lives of exhilaration. Once a young scaredy-cat herself, Caroline decided that fear got in the way of the life she wanted - of excitement, confidence, self-reliance, friendship, and fun. She has since flown planes, rafted big rivers, climbed tall mountains, and fought fires as one of the first female firefighters in San Francisco.

We acquire our native language, seemingly without effort, in infancy and early childhood. Language is our constant companion throughout our lifetime, even as we age. Indeed, compared with other aspects of cognition, language seems to be fairly resilient through the process of aging. In Changing Minds, Roger Kreuz and Richard Roberts examine how aging affects language - and how language affects aging.

The things your kid learns in childhood can determine the type of adult they will become. Take this opportunity to teach them the necessary skills to thrive as adults. Having these skills will not just help your child do well in school, but it will also give your child a great foundation for life. With the right guidance, your child can learn how to properly conduct themselves in various settings.

Being constantly concerned with what people think of you or how you are seen in social situations may be draining and irritating, limiting your possibilities and development. As a parent or guardian, you want to support your children but are unsure how. The only way to achieve this is to explore for solutions. This workbook is a preliminary stage in your journey to overcoming your dread of people. 

Kids can use these three mindfulness activities to manage their bodies, breath, and emotions. With Breathe Like a Bear, kids will learn to breathe deeply and soothe themselves slowly to sleep, just like a bear in hibernation. With Bunny Breaths, kids learn how to replenish their energy with quick, focused breaths - no matter how blah they feel. With Listen Like an Elephant, kids learn to slow down, listen to the world around them, and focus their minds - no matter how messy life becomes.

Do you want to write stories that catch your readers and never let go? Have you ever wondered how to create a book as magical as Ella Enchanted, as touching as Dave at Night, as captivating as Fairest? Well, now you can find out! In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing. She shows how you, too, can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters - and much, much more.

This audiobook is broken up into nine sections of easy-to-use and practical materials to teach children social skills, with each developing a different element of those social skills. In addition, the tasks in the audiobook include various forms, such as games, worksheets, role-playing scenarios, questions and answers, and creative brainstorming exercises.

Britain is at war and a secret arm of the British government called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies. And who better to become a spy than a child? A child can go places, see things and listen in on conversations in a way that no adult ever can. Enter May Wong and her friends. Trained up at the Ministry, they soon embark upon their first mission: masquerading as evacuees, they are sent to a wealthy manor house to spy on the owner, who is suspected of working for the enemy.  

With the right guidance, you can independently develop all the skills you need to manage your social anxiety–and those skills will last you a lifetime. Listen to this audiobook to pull yourself out of your anxiety for good!

Children are our future. We all want them to raise healthy and intelligent. We all want their best. But being a parent can be a difficult task. What if your child doesn't behave well? What if he can't make friends? What if he fights with other children? What if he has a tantrum at night to go to sleep? Here is the solution: With this one book, you will actually have two manuscripts, one to use during the day the other for the evening/night.

Kids today are presented with new challenges all the time. They face an uncertain future and are under constant pressure to thrive in an overwhelming and fast-paced world. You vs the World: The Bear Grylls Guide to Never Giving Up retells Bear Grylls' most extreme adventures in a kid-friendly way. He shares the life lessons he's learned along the way, and how the skills needed to survive in the wild can be used in everyday life. From finding confidence to bouncing back from failure, Bear gives children the tools they need to survive and thrive in their own lives.

What are the rules for developing and maintaining friends? How do you interpret cues from body language? What keeps a conversation going the best? Similar to mastering multiplication tables, social skills are something that all children must learn. Fortunately, this book's 150 excellent exercises and activities make learning social skills super fun.

Do you ever feel like you want to be part of something? Do you often feel withdrawn, maybe a little lonely because you don't know how to act in social setings?...then you're in for a learning opportunity that will change your life forever. This guide is for you if you see yourself as someone who needs a bit of help becoming more social in today's society. If you feel uncomfortable being in social situations, then this guide can help you get started on the path towards social success. 

Just Breathe is a fun and accessible go-to meditation guide authored by none other than Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra. For kids ages eight to 12, this audiobook is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life. The audiobook includes practical advice on breathing techniques and guided meditations for a number of topics and scenarios

There isn’t a single parenting book that describes the extent of a parent’s worries. We worry about everything from their health to their happiness to the little scrape on their knee to their future careers. But it’s the signs of developmental delays that really keep us up at night. According to Mencap, there are approximately 351,000 children in the UK with a learning disability. In the US, 17 percent of children have delays in physical, learning, language, or behavior development.

Meet Kylie Carson. She's a fourth grader with a big problem. How will she make friends at her new school? Should she tell her classmates she loves monster movies? Forget it. Play the part of a turnip in the school play? Disaster! Then Kylie comes up with a delicious idea: What if she starts a cupcake club?

Embrace the joys of nature, and embark on a delightful camping adventure with this fun and adorable children’s book! Grab your tents, and get ready for an amazing camping trip with twins Mac and Madi! Whether your idea of fun is canoeing in a crystal-clear lake, hiking with friends through the forest, or singing songs around the campfire while enjoying delicious s’mores, kids and adults alike will adore this cute rhyming story, as they discover all the joys of the great outdoors.