Middle School | Social Skills Central. Peer Pressure The pressure to conform to group expectations is a part of being human. We are social animals, and being accepted by others is an important part of our self-image. But some children are overly concerned with the approval of their peers, even to extent of behaving in ways that they know adults will disapprove of. See the techniques → Personal Space Most children intuitively know about personal space, when someone is standing too close, when someone is standing too far away, or when someone is touching them in an uncomfortable way. But some children have difficulty learning the rules of non-verbal behavior, including the rules that govern personal space. See the techniques → Autism Internet Modules | Module Navigator. Jill Kuzma's Social & Emotional Skill Sharing Site.
Superflex® Takes on Glassman and the Team of Unthinkables. By Dominique Baudry A game to encourage Social Thinking, perspective taking, and social problem solving in children ages 8-11! You loved the Middle School edition of our popular perspective-taking card game so much you clamored for an Elementary School edition. Well, it’s here! Should I or Shouldn’t I? Elementary Edition is a fun way for children to explore a variety of social behaviors from other people’s perspectives.
Players think about their own responses to various situations posed on Prompt and Challenge cards, rate them on a 5-point scale, and then learn how their choices match up (or don’t) with those of the other players. Product Details...