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BUILDING SOCIAL SKILLS

Peer Rejection: Information and Support Strategies
Examine the importance of positive peer relationships and learn how schools can identify and assist students who are struggling socially.

An Interview With Barbara Cooper, MPS, ATR-BC And Nancy Widdows, MS, ATR, BC, LPC From Superkids
Ms. Cooper and Ms. Widdows share stories about the struggles of children with social skills deficits and reveal how their program has transformed lives.

Social Skills For Survival
John Liptak, Ed.D. author of The Social Skills Program: Assessments, Activities, and Educational Handouts, shares a simple system for teaching social skills in schools.

Tips For Addressing Social Skills Deficits In The Classroom
Review these tips on how to address social skill deficits in the classroom.

Social Skills And Mental Health
Recognize the need for social skills, review a step-by-step method for teaching your students how to improve their social skills and learn how to run successful social skills groups.

"Getting to Know Each Other" Activities for Children (Part 1)
Use these noncompetitive, entertaining activities to build bonds between your students so they feel accepted and a sense of belonging.


"Getting To Know Each Other" Activities For Children (Part 2)
Use these noncompetitive, entertaining activities to foster children's friendships.

"Getting To Know Each Other" Activities For Children (Part 3)
Foster self-understanding and friendships among children using these fun and engaging activities.

The Guidance Channel's Top Ten Social Skills Websites
Check out this collection of sites for online resources covering a wide variety of related issues, ranging from the connection between school safety and social skills to the impact of the Internet on the social skills of today's kids. You'll also find activity ideas, research, and more!

24 Ideas For Instilling Manners In Children
Learn easy ways to teach children to mind their manners.

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