I Know What to Do! Social Skills

It's hard to hear criticism. However, as young learners, children often hear criticism and feedback. This book help readers understand what they can gain from criticism, how they can respond, and how they can cope with the big feelings that might come up. With helpful advice and familiar situations, this book is an essential coping guide for young readers. They will learn how to face challenging situations and develop the skills they need to thrive.

Collaboration is an important social skill to have in school and outside of school. Children need to learn how to work together on projects, in the classroom, and in play. This book outlines essential advice for relatable situations, such as working on a team for a science experiment. Readers will learn how to communicate with others and listen to their input as well. Familiar situations and settings will give emerging readers the opportunity to apply these social skills to their own lives.

Sometimes kids have a lot on their minds, but don't know how to express it. This book teaches emerging readers the importance of speaking up. They will learn how to have hard conversations and ask for what they need. Familiar situations at home and at school allow readers to see what these skills look like in the real world. Easy text and corresponding photographs work together to convey important social skills of communication.

Listening may seem passive, but it can also be a real challenge! Children often struggle with listening to others, whether its teachers, parents, or peers. However, in this book, they'll learn what can be gained from listening, and how they can do it in an active and intentional way. With a growth mindset focus, this book shows readers the importance of feedback and hearing others out. Age-appropriate text and colorful images will make learning this social skill fun!

Big feelings are a part of life, but they can be scary for children when coping skills aren't available. This book teaches emerging readers how to identify their feelings, a first step in dealing with them. Readers will learn that all emotions are normal and valid, and they can teach us about ourselves and our environment. Readers will enjoy the relatable situations and vivid visuals as they gain the skills to feel and heal.

What's personal space? Many young children struggle to understand the concept. They may want to touch others or use others' personal belongings. This book teaches children how to respect others through understanding boundaries. Readers will learn how to set their own personal boundaries and respect the boundaries of others. Simple text supported by bright photographs makes this important subject accessible to emerging readers.

It can be hard to make friends! It can be even harder to keep friendships going, as children figure out social skills for the first time. This book provides helpful suggestions for being a good friend, from listening to others to including others in play. Age-appropriate text and vivid visuals will draw readers in as they learn helpful friendship advice. Familiar situations will allow readers to apply these social skills to everyday life.