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Show kids who day dream and procrastinate the benefits of completing tasks, a critical social- emotional learning skill needed for school success. Hunter Lane loves to read about space, draw pictures about space, and imagines himself soaring through the atmosphere as an astronaut some day! But unfortunately for Hunter, his day dreams about space are interfering with his ability to get his work done in class. Hunter learns to use a checklist of steps for the social skill “Completing a Task” and discovers that focusing and following through on assignments make him accomplish more in school, and provide good practice for becoming an astronaut! This book is a follow-up to award-winning The Garden in My Mind which helps kids learn to avoid distractions in the classroom.

Lessons for Common Core and Social Skill Development “Pay attention!” If your students’ minds are wandering, teach them skills to stay focused and reach goals. More than 20 classroom-friendly lessons include behavior management tools that teach kids how to complete tasks successfully and on time. The activities in this book support Common Core and Academic literacy standards and are designed to accompany the Spacing Out! picture book. Using the story as a stimulus, students will explore making predictions, comparing characters, cause and effect, sequencing, and making story maps. Discussion questions relating to the story help students develop critical thinking skills and determine the positive outcomes for completing tasks, and the negative consequences of becoming distracted. Additional activities reinforce social skill development for setting goals, identifying things to work on, coping with distractions, and celebrating success. The activities are appropriate for K-5 classroom and can be used with individuals, small groups, or large groups. Educators will appreciate the easy-to-use activities, with step-by-step instructions, lists of materials, worksheets, and answer keys. The CD includes ready-to-print worksheets, handouts, and reward coupons.

Priscilla is a worrywart. But is she a warthog too? When things don’t go as planned, Priscilla worries. She worries about being late to school. She worries about assignments. She worries about tests. She worries about her test scores. She even worries about how her parents will react to her test scores. Priscilla worries so much, she begins to sprout ears, tusks and a tail, making her look like a warthog! Priscilla has the Worrywart Woes. Fortunately for her, School Nurse Jenny has the perfect prescription to reverse Priscilla’s ugly-looking symptoms. Nurse Jenny teaches Priscilla how to fret less by focusing on what she has the power to control, not the things beyond her control. A great book for educating your child or student to learn how to deal with their anxiety and worry. _____________________________________________________________________ Other titles written by Stephie _____________________________________________________________________ ”Did not disappoint. I always appreciate your products.” - Diana M., Verified Purchaser

Easy-to-use lesson plans give teachers creative options for teaching social skills. A companion to Priscilla & the Perfect Storm, its pages are filled with Common Core literacy activities and social skill development activities that are classroom friendly. All of the activities are designed to help students master the skills of "Staying Calm" and "Dealing with Frustration." Ready-to-print forms and handouts on CD.

Priscilla, a perfectionist, upsets her friends by unleashing her temper when things go awry, but with help from her mother, she learns to tame the storm of her emotions

Details Set the tone for positive classroom behavior with kids in grades K-5. To be read aloud to younger students or read independently by 3rd-5th graders, teachers can establish clear expectations about both positive and negative behaviors. Using garden imagery, the story teaches children how to ignore distractions, refocus, and stay on task at school. Classmates Maci and Trey love to have a good time, but it sometimes gets them in trouble. When their teacher, Mrs. Julian catches them behaving badly, she warns them “flowers fade every time a bad choice is made.” Mrs. Julian explains the importance of making positive choices – and growing a garden in your mind. This richly illustrated picture book offers valuable life lessons to young readers so they can take responsibility for their behavior and “grow their garden” in school and at home.

Using a garden metaphor, the author explains how to ignore distractions, take responsibility for your behaviors and make better choices. This richly illustrated picture book offers valuable life lessons to young readers so they can "grow their garden" in school and at home.--Publisher