Description: Give children skills to resist negative peer pressure and value their own strengths and weaknesses. This companion to the Is There an App for That? picture book offers 20 classroom activities designed to teach and reinforce the skill of “Accepting Self.” Use the activities to teach students the difference between staying true to themselves and making changes in order to fit in with peers. Students in grades K-5 will celebrate similarities and differences, identify positive influences, and learn to value their own opinions. Activities include step-by-step instructions, lists of materials, worksheets, and answer keys. Activities that support Common Core learning initiatives are identified. A CD includes ready-to-print forms and handouts.

Author: Smith, Bryan

Publisher: Boys Town Press/CSH

Year Published: 2016

Grade: K-G5

Format: SOFTCOVER/CD-PDF

Target: EDUCATORS;

Keywords: social competence; social skills; self-acceptance; positive changes; peer pressure;