Description: These one-page, rebus-supported stories help children understand the social world and know what to say and do in the community. The book has 40 ready-to-use lessons (stories). Customize the lessons by adding student-specific information, editing the text, and using a photograph in place of the generic picture in the book. The concise format makes it easy to keep a copy of the lesson where the social situation occurs. Each sentence in the story is supported by one or more pictures. The instructional lessons can be used as part of a social skills curriculum with small groups of children or individuals. They are especially useful when planning community field trips. The lessons are grouped by these topics: -Community Services—The Haircut, The Dentist, Shopping, The Car Wash, Drive-Thru Food, and more -Social Activities—Visiting a Friend's House, The Birthday Party, The Zoo, Soccer Practice, and more -Transportation—The Airplane, The Bus Ride, The Elevator, and more -Safety—Crossing the Street and I Can't Find My Parent Extra helps include: -behavior tracking forms and examples -behavior analysis forms and examples progress recording forms and examples -tracking forms for lessons -teaching suggestions

Author: REESE, Pam Britton/CHALLENNER, Nena

Publisher: Linguisystems

Grade: a3-8

Format: SOFTCOVER/REPRODUCIBLE

Keywords: social skills