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Malouff, John M.; Schutte, Nicola S. – Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd, 2007
This book provides descriptions of 76 engaging activities that can be used to teach children, adolescents, and adults valuable social, emotional, and problem-solving skills. Some of the skills taught include identifying and expressing one's own emotions, identifying emotions in others, coping with stressors, making and keeping friends, setting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Problem Solving, Coping, Interpersonal Competence
Amado, Angela Novak; Lyon, Patricia J. – 1992
This booklet is a collection of stories by people who have facilitated Personal Futures Planning groups. The groups provide an individualized, structured approach to life planning for people with developmental or other disabilities and have been implemented since 1988 in Minnesota. Introductory material describes the process, which starts when a…
Descriptors: Community Services, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Group Discussion
Benjamin, Susan M.; Sanchez, Susan – 1996
This book helps parents develop good working relationships with their children's teachers and become involved with the school. Suggestions are provided for dealing with school bureaucracy and individual teachers. Emphasis is placed on parent empathy with the teacher's role. Topics discussed include: skills specific to effective communication with…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Dowd, Thomas P.; Peter, Val J. – 1996
The point system used at Boys Town is often misunderstood, but the approach is a middle ground between two extremes: one relying on classical behavior modification, the other, rejecting behavior as a starting place for helping children get better. There are two major characteristics of the Boys Town approach: (1) teaching skills, such as…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Rearing, Children, Incentives
Mannix, Darlene – 1995
This resource for life skills activities for adolescents with special needs covers aspects of interpersonal relationships, communication skills, academic and school skills, practical living skills, vocational skills, problem-solving skills, and lifestyle choices. Included are 190 illustrated activity sheets with related exercises, discussion…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescent Development, Career Development, Communication Skills

Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. – 2002
This document is comprised of four publications of the early childhood section of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: (1) prekindergarten standards related to social and emotional development and approaches to learning; (2) a teacher's guide to early social and emotional development and approaches to learning; (3) a…
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Child Responsibility, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Emotional Development