social skills

"[Presents] a social development primer that gives kids the answers they need to make and keep friends"--Provided by publisher.

"Using a garden metaphor, the author explains how to ignore distractions, take responsibility for one's behaviors and make better choices."--Provided by publisher.

Interweaving the latest research with personal tales and real world examples, this offers reassurance and provides valuable insights into how listeners can embrace their personal quirks and unique talents to harness their awesome potential, and more comfortably navigate their complex world.

" ... introduces and explains what listening means, why it's important, and how to listen well..."--Back cover.

Discusses hard work, why it is important, and how to benefit and learn from it.

Discusses teamwork, why it is important, and how to learn from it.

Zero, dismayed by her big, empty, roundness, tries to force herself into the shape of the much-admired One, but must finally accept that she can only be Zero.

Presents advice for talking to strangers and discusses the benefits of what making a habit of talking to strangers can do for one's personal worldview and sense of wellbeing. Offers advice for overcoming fear of approaching strangers and presents a series of challenges for breaking out of one's comfort zone.

Defines some of the issues surrounding cultural differences and social learning in the United States; presenting a model for teaching social skills, discussing the specific cultural groups of Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics; and considering the teaching implications of gender.

Offers advice to teachers who have been asked to assume the role of adviser to middle-grade students, featuring a selection of activities that show teachers how to deal with the everyday concerns of young adolescents, covering school success, self-esteem, conflict resolution, relationships, and other topics.