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This easy-to-use resource for teachers, counsellors, and school administrators working with children ages 6-9 uses instructional principles thelp educators model effective life skills behaviours: - breaking tasks and challenges intmanageable pieces - modeling solutions - structuring opportunities for practice - providing feedback - and affirming progress The book offers units covering topics that include the child whdoesnt have friends, whdoes poorly in sports, whhas difficulty learning, whsteals, whtells lies, whbullies others Each unit provides a succinct discussion of the topic for the educator, a 10-minute read-aloud story, strategic thinking questions, optional paper-and-pencil activities, and photocopiable exercises The book includes twappendices tguide the teacher through more complex psychological problems and psychological overlay, which may require referral and counselling This book will be an essential resource for every primary teacher whwants thelp guide learners through many of the developmental challenges of childhood
