Social Skill Activities for Today’s Kids, Ages 8-9

Social Skills Activities for Today’s Kids Helps Children Have Positive Social Experiences! This colorful workbook helps children ages 8–9 practice and prepare for social situations in their everyday lives, such as making friends, being at school, going places, and being online. The activities in this book are designed to help children think about social skills and how they can be used in everyday life at school, at a restaurant, or online, for example. Learning social skills will be an important part of children having friendships and other meaningful relationships, as well as positive interactions with their peers and safe and responsible experiences online. Each workbook includes: • 75 fun and meaningful activities and hands-on projects • Talk with Your Family discussion starters • A social skills handbook to remove from the workbook so children can practice their social skills and remember all they have learned Engaging full-color activities help children learn about topics such as: Making Friends • Why is it important to have friends? • How do I feel when I meet new people? • Recipe for friendship • Having friends over to your house • Rules at your house • Playing at a friend’s house Being at School • Classroom rules • Talking to classmates • Personal space and belongings • Lunchtime behavior • Connecting with other kids • Bullying on the playground • It’s okay to say “no” • Different places, different rules Going Places • Rules at the store • Going to the library • Talking about people • Restaurant do’s and don’ts • Out with pets • Looking at people • Going to a store Being Online • Online safety • Sharing pcitures • Website safety • Digital messages • Internet choices …and more Learning social skills can often happen naturally as children observe the people in their environment and as parents provide guidance and direction. The activities in this workbook make practicing and talking about social skills a positive experience for both children and parents and provide a platform for parents to guide their children in their family’s personal preferences and boundaries.