Social Skills Activities for Special Children -- About This Book -- About the Author -- Contents -- Part One Accepting Rules and Authority at School -- Parent Leter #1 -- Parent Leter #2 -- Parent Leter #3 -- Parent Leter #4 -- Story: Mrs. Tryit's Ideas -- Chapter 1 Understanding the Teacher's Role -- 1.1 My Teacher Is a Person! -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.2 School Rules Are Different from Home Rules -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.3 Different Ways of Learning -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.4 Showing Respect for Your Teacher -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.5 Doing What the Teacher Asks -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.6 When the Teacher Leaves the Room -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.7 Getting the Teacher's Attention -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.8 Complaining About Work -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.9 Arguing with the Teacher -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.10 Notes Have to Make It Home -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.11 When the Teacher Is Talking . . . -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.12 Teacher-Pleasing Behaviors -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.13 When Your Teacher Has a Bad Day -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 1.14 Having Fun, But Knowing When to Stop -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- Chapter 2 Classroom Rules and Responsibilities -- 2.1 Entering the Classroom -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.2 Morning Agenda -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions.

Activity -- 2.3 Paying Attention to the Task -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.4 Talking to Your Neighbor -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.5 Oops, Wrong Assignment -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.6 Complying with Instructions Right Away -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.7 Saying "I Can't" -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.8 Appropriate and Inappropriate Language -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.9 What Do I Need for This Job? -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.10 Good Choices for Free Time -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.11 Leaving the Classroom -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.12 Moving Around in Class -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.13 Moving as a Group -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.14 Thinking About Consequences -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.15 Doing It Right the First Time -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.16 Sitting Appropriately -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2-17 Doing Homework -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.18 Bringing Homework to School -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.19 Finishing the Job -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.20 Independent versus Group Assignments -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.21 Fire Drills and Other Interruptions -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.22 Behaving at a Special Program -- Objective -- Rationale.

Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.23 Welcoming a New Student -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.24 Sharing in Community Circle -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.25 Using the Class Computers -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 2.26 Attendance Is Important -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- Chapter 3 Relating Appropriately to Other School People -- 3.1 It's a Substitute! -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.2 The Classroom Assistant (Aide) -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.3 The Principal -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.4 The School Secretary -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.5 You're Not My Classroom Teacher! -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.6 The Bus Driver -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.7 Specials Teachers -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.8 The Custodian -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.9 Field Trip Helpers -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.10 The School Counselor -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.11 Peer Tutors -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.12 Community Helpers -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.13 Cafeteria Helpers -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 3.14 Playground Supervisors -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- Chapter 4 When You Have Problems -- 4.1 Having a Problem -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.2 Asking for Help Politely -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions.

Activity -- 4.3 Taking Another Look -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.4 Thinking Harder -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.5 I Am Having a Really Bad Day -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.6 I Don't Understand What to Do -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.7 No Crying, No Whining -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.8 I Don't Speak English! -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.9 Excuses, Excuses -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.10 People Who Can Help -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.11 Problem Solvers -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 4.12 Keeping Track of Assignments -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- Part Two Relating to Peers -- Parent Letter #5 -- Parent Letter #6 -- Parent Letter #7 -- Story: Ralph and His Purple Face -- Chapter 5 Learning and Working with Others -- 5.1 Following the Leader -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.2 Being the Leader -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.3 Ignoring When You Have To -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.4 Not Disturbing Others -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.5 A Disabled Peer -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.6 Bullies -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.7 Doing Your Share -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.8 Not Always "Me First!" -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.9 Cheating -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.10 Listening to Other People's Ideas.

Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.11 Someone Made a Mistake -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 5.12 Taking Turns -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- Chapter 6 Making Friends -- 6.1 Being Interested in Others -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 6.2 Sharing About Yourself -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 6.3 Joining Clubs and Activities -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 6.4 Inviting Others into Your Group -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 6.5 Breaking Into a New Group -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 6.6 Listening -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 6.7 What Is Encouragement? -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 6.8 Saying Nice Things -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 6.9 Good Group Activities -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 6.10 Having Someone Visit Your House -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- Chapter 7 Keeping Friends -- 7.1 Learning from Your Friend -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 7.2 Being a Fair Friend -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 7.3 Sharing Friends -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 7.4 Laughing Together -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 7.5 Keeping Your Promises -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 7.6 Sometimes Friends Disagree -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 7.7 Sticking Up for Your Friend -- Objective -- Rationale -- Thinking Questions -- Activity -- 7.8 Helping Someone with a Problem -- Objective.

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