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Zak is obsessed with watches. He owns hundreds of watches and is quick to tell everyone everything about them. Zak also has autism, so he sometimes responds to the world around him in unconventional ways. As Zak describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors.Parents, teachers and coun- selors can use this book to help teach kids valuable lessons about patience, tolerance and understanding. Beautiful illustrations and tips for parents and educators help kids better understand the story's message.

Managing SADness is a revised version of the popular When I Couldn't Get Over It, I Learned to Start Acting Differently storybook and now features self-reflection questions and self-care activities to promote emotional well-being. This is the story of a young boy's fraught journey from darkness and self-doubt to joy and self-acceptance. The uplifting story and special bonus material empower young readers to explore and work through difficult feelings, especially sadness, shame, and loss.

Who's the boss? Awesome Dawson or his BIG emotions? When Dawson is told to turn off the TV and go to bed, he huffs and puffs and kicks the couch. When Dawson is told to put his shoes on for school, he shouts and pouts. When Dawson sees his best friend, he gets so excited, he leaps in the air and comes crashing down on him. And when Dawson spills paint on his most-favorite shirt, he panics and gasps for breath. Dawson has lots of strong emotions - anger, sadness, excitement, and worry - and each one feels gigantic. Can Dawson's caring adults help him find a way to harness those emotions in a safe, healthy way? Or will his feelings be the boss of him?

Life has gotten more confusing for Gabe because stuff keeps happening to him for no reason! >Missing the Meaning is a revealing story that shows young readers how to uncover the reasons behind why people say what they say and do what they do.

This teacher and counselor activity guide supplements the Faking Happiness, Feeling Sadness chapter book, a gripping and revealing tale about the fears and challenges kids experience when consumed by despair. The guide pairs text from the story with self-reflective questions and group activities to engage students in thoughtful discussions about how they can strengthen, protect, and advocate for their own emotional health.

Sadness is a feeling Anika cannot shake. She's been unhappy and emotionally stuck for months. She pretends to be happy in front of her friends and family, but now she's lost the energy to keep up the charade. In her search for a quick fix to stop the sadness, Anika discovers that finding emotional relief will be a unique journey for her, and one that will require effort and patience. Insightful and empowering, this chapter book gives hope and guidance to preteens and teens struggling to understand their emotions.

If Holly hopes hard enough, can she get a good grade on her upcoming exam? Or will she get the grade she actually deserves? In Hope! More Than Wishful Thinking, Holly learns a hard truth: crossing your fingers and wishing for the best is not a path to much success. With guidance and support from her mom, Holly discovers that if she wants her dreams to come true, she has to have a different kind of hope. A HOPE that involves Hard work, Optimism, and Perseverance, so Eventually she can turn all her wishes into reality.

Her well-earned nickname is Sorry Sophie because she's always saying sorry. And that's the problem. Sophie thinks saying the word sorry will solve or smooth over whatever mess, mishap, or misery she creates. But when she accidentally destroys her friend's much-loved birthday gift, Sophie discovers that sometimes simply saying sorry isn't enough. As Sophie seeks her friend's forgiveness, she learns a valuable lesson: everyone makes mistakes, but how you respond afterward matters and that means acknowledging the wrongdoing, expressing remorse, sincerely apologizing, and working to repair the harm.

Social Skills and Me... Growing Together! is a fresh, updated version of Getting Along with Others, the popular activity book used by educators and families to chart and reward young children's positive behaviors. The workbook allows kids to track their progress and celebrate their success as they learn dozens of skills that will help them get along, play nicely, and work cooperatively with classmates, siblings, and everyone they meet.

Holly is having a miserable, rotten day! She forgot her "show" for Show and Tell. She dropped her sandwich on the floor. She had to wait and wait and wait because Mom was the very last car in the pickup line, and she's soaked to the bone from the rain. Nothing good has happened to her all day! When Holly climbs into the backseat of the family car, she gives her mom an earful. She doesn't even bother to acknowledge the cupcake and juice Mom has waiting for her. Holly is completely focused on all the things that are terrible or awful or boring. Mom really doesn't want to spend the car ride home listening to a litany of her daughter's complaints and grievances. To lighten the mood, she convinces Holly to play a game of Count the Red Cars. But when they arrive home, Mom doesn't ask Holly how many red cars she saw. Instead, she asks Holly how many yellow cars she spotted. The game was never really about cars and colors. It was actually a lesson about what you choose to see, and now Holly will never look at life the same way again! Author Gina Prosch explores how easy it can be for kids to become so fixated on problems and disappointments that they ignore or simply miss all the good, funny, and joyful things that are happening around them. A special page written specifically for parents and educators offers insights and practical tips on helping children find more joy each and every day. Joy! You Find What You Look For is the first title in the Holly's Choice book series. Written for young children ages 5 to 11, the series is designed to empower children to live with more joy, hope, and love.

In Freddie's world, it's me not we. He sees every situation from only one side - his! That's why he doesn't realize it's a very bad idea to show off an icky-looking scar in the middle of the lunchroom. And why he's slow to understand that his loud behaviors are annoying, and his overbearing attitude is maddening. When the school nurse encourages Freddie to put on "perspective-taking lenses" and Mom suggests he walk in other people's shoes, will Freddie finally start to become more open to and understanding of the thoughts and feelings of others?

An accessible and comprehensive resource for anyone who works with and cares for children and adolescents who have a DSM-5 diagnosis. The guide describes a step-by-step approach to incorporating social skills instruction into treatment plans to help children cope with and overcome their challenges. Convenient charts pair a diagnosis with a list of social and life skills that caregivers can target and teach to build on a child's strengths and improve treatment progress. The manual also includes sample treatment plans and offers guidance on how to implement the teaching of social skills into treatment plans across a variety of settings and levels of care.

Activities and games to help students learn and use steps to the skills of "Asking for Permission" and "Making an Apology." Students are asked to brainstorm answers to "what if" questions, create "apology triangles," use objects to visualize the skills, and more. Reproducible activity sheets included on a CD.

True-to-life situations and practical strategies for dealing with friendship drama are described in depth. The guide pairs text from the story with probing questions and creative activities that allow teachers, counselors, or group leaders to engage students in meaningful discussions about betrayal, envy, lies, conflict, open-mindedness, forgiveness and other issues related to friendship. This teacher and counselor activity guide supplements the Why is Drama Always Following Me? chapter book, a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the ups and downs of middle school friendships, particularly among girls. After reading the story and completing the activities, students of all ages will be empowered to: examine the quality of their friendships identify patterns of behavior that can potentially harm their relationshipsimprove their social communication skills. Why is Drama Always Following Me? Teacher and Counselor Activity Guide is the fourth title in the popular Navigating Friendship book series by school counselor and award-winning author Jennifer Licate. The series features chapter books and supplemental activity guides designed to help middle school students navigate changing friendships, advocate for themselves, and get along with others.

Ricky doesn't play outside. He doesn't read books. He is so addicted to his phone, his life consists only of what he sees and hears on the screens he holds in front of his face... and that's just how the BIG IDEA Company wants it! The company tells kids what to like, what to buy, what to do, and even what to think! New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Michael Garland creates a haunting, yet eerily familiar, world that reminds readers what can go wrong when phones and other devices become all-consuming.

Dawson is happy whenever he gets to go first, see first, and be first. But he hates having to wait his turn. When he isn't first, he cries, complains, and loses all self-control. If Dawson really wants to be awesome, the whining and the waterworks must stop. But is that enough to prove his awesomeness, or does he need to show a bit more patience, fairness, and empathy too? With playful rhymes and illustrations, "Awesome Dawson, It's NOT Your Turn!" is an amusing tale about learning how to share and take turns. A special tips page written specifically for parents and educators offers valuable suggestions on helping children stretch their patience muscle and strengthen their self-control.--Publisher.

Penny tries to hang with the Silver Coin Clique, but she usually feels left out. Dollar coin is different from the silver coins too, and she starts to teach Penny how special and valuable she really is. With Dollar's help, Penny learns to feel as shiny on the inside as she looks on the outside. Includes tips on how to help young people, especially girls, who feel excluded and left out by others.

Rather than get all the night time sleep he needs to keep his body healthy and mind alert, Gabe stays awake into the wee hours playing games and watching videos. Now, it's taking a toll. He nods off during class, he's sluggish on the soccer field, and he's an all-around grouch. His energy is zapped, like a battery about to die. To help her son get much-needed shuteye, Mum lays down the law – Gabe cannot use or access any electronics between bedtime and morning breakfast. But when Gabe breaks the rule on night one, his alarm clock, named Buzz, comes to life. Buzz reminds Gabe he should be sleeping, not playing, and promises Gabe he'll feel better, think better, and perform better if he just relaxes and rests. Will Gabe really listen to a talking clock, and will he stick to Mum's rule? Or will he choose more sleepless nights and exhausted days? REST TO RECHARGE offers a light-hearted look at a serious issue – the power of sleep and its ability to heal, rejuvenate, and energize the body and the mind! A special tips page written specifically for adults offers suggestions on how to help children develop better sleep habits.

No matter where he is or what he needs to do, Isaac doesn't want to waste time being bored. So instead of finishing a dull maths worksheet, he watches a robot gobble up numbers. Instead of tidying his room, he crams all his toys, dirty clothes and games into a closet and declares all is clean! Instead of working on his tennis skills, he goofs around and creates a commotion on the court. Isaac is so busy looking to have fun, he forgets about his responsibilities and all the work he needs to finish. Will it make any difference when a caring teacher introduces Isaac to four simple steps that can help him focus and finish his tasks? Or will Isaac keep making more work for himself by putting fun first? In the story, Isaac learns that if he can follow the steps to completing a task, he'll still have time for fun. He needs to: 1. Identify what needs to get done. 2. Give the task his full attention. 3. Make sure the work is done the right way. 4. Continue working until the job is complete. This amusing tale delivers a valuable message to kids about the importance of having a strong work ethic and maintaining a balance between work and fun. Tips for educators, counsellors and parents are included to help teach this important skill.

Isaac isn't any ordinary alligator living quietly in the swamp. He's an INSTIgator! He spends his days spying on the neighbours and eavesdropping on their conversations. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real friendships. He's all alone. With no one to talk to except an old, rotting stump, Isaac is angry and miserable. So he sets out to make sure everyone else in the swamp is miserable, too. Isaac can perfectly mimic every voice in the swamp, and he uses this special talent to start arguments, stir up trouble, and turn friends against friends. Isaac gleefully watches the mischief he set in motion. He didn't care If I can't have friends, why should anyone else? he tells the stump. But can he instigate a fight between two of the swamp's biggest besties? Or will they sniff out his dirty trick and teach him a lesson he'll never forget? Follow Isaac as he learns that treating others with kindness is the first step to creating friendships. And that having a friend can help you feel less angry. ISAAC THE INSTIGATOR is an entertaining story written for young readers. Included are tips for parents, counsellors and educators on how to help children build relationships with peers, show kindness and compassion, and cultivate empathy.

Help middle school students deal with their anxiety with this teacher and counselor activity guide, which is designed to accompany theMy Anxiety is Messing Things Upquick-read chapter book. The guide includes text from the story, along with discussion questions and activities for each chapter.

Oscar wants to excel at everything he does, from academics to music. But the pressure to be perfect comes at a price. Oscar is wracked with anxiety. He's so afraid of falling short of expectations and disappointing everyone, he can't sleep. Will joining a special club for kids with anxiety help him conquer his worries, or will the club just create more stress and sleepless nights? My Anxiety is Messing Things Up is a quick-read chapter book that gives readers a deeper understanding of how to manage anxiety.