Forest School's innovative outdoor approach offers specific benefits to learners with autism, including increased social skills, raised self-esteem and improved sensory function. This guide raises autism awareness amongst practitioners by providing practical and easy-to-follow advice for adapting Forest School activities for those with autism. For…

Research shows that a child's social and behavioral skills affect the development of cognitive and physical abilities. Set students on a path to success and have fun doing it with this activity-packed second edition of "Wanna Play". The authors provide hundreds of activities that help children learn how to behave appropriately and make friends.…

This article describes a learning activity in which preschool children learn cooperative skills and metacognitive strategies as they master sharing strategies guided by leaves on a "sharing tree." Leaf colors (red, yellow, green) cue the child to stop, slow down and think about sharing and playing with others, and go ahead with a sharing activity.…

Personal development courses teaching business education students how to function in a work environment are suggested for curriculum development, along with several learning activities. (LH)

The ability to communicate and understand feelings pervades every area of the curriculum, especially social studies. Offers new approaches to enhancing children's self-awareness and self-respect as they work together in a variety of interpersonal situations. (Author)

This guide, a workbook and reader, is about communicating more cooperatively. The guide outlines a structured, intensive exploration of seven challenging skills for a lifetime of better communication--listening and talking--in work, family, friendship, and community. It is divided into the following sections: Introduction; Challenge One: Listening…

Identifies a set of basic group leadership skills to be used in a systematic skills training approach. The skills involve teaching and group management. Definitions and examples of the skills are provided, and the adaptation of a microcounseling format for training in group leadership skills is discussed. (Author)

Special educators can use videocassette recording technology to teach students classroom skills; introduce students to new material and instructional formats; promote prosocial behavior; and share information with and train parents. (DB)

This handbook is designed to assist teachers in helping junior high school special education students develop the skills needed to manage their behavior and build the socialization skills necessary for mainstreaming and a return to general education classes. Activities are presented in the theme areas of self-esteem and respect, communication and…

Children often come to school with undesirable social skills. To help the classroom operate more smoothly, good manners are necessary. Activities and ideas to help teachers develop acceptable behaviors in students are offered. (DF)

Argues that imagery can play an important part in a variety of academic subjects. Provides instructions concerning the method by which imagery can be used in such diverse fields as the development of social skills, the identification of interests and career areas, and creative productivity. (FL)

Lists goals for self-actualization that could be incorporated into a social studies program and provides activities for the achievement of these goals. The activities involve communication and group participation. (KC)

Discusses how cooperative learning can teach gifted elementary students about being part of a cohesive team that works toward a common goal. Describes how to set up cooperative learning groups and sample cooperative learning activities, such as "crossing the river," cooperative maps, and body systems posters. (CR)

Several activities that can help deaf children build affective awareness are described. The activities emphasize hands-on, experience-based learning and play, and focus on building self-awareness, learning new ways to interact, recognizing feelings, and having children create books about themselves. (JDD)

A traditional view of social skills instruction, which is antithetical to promoting children's social development, is presented. Three explanations of social development are then outlined within the context of social integration of students with disabilities. Recommendations for general educators to promote children's social skills are offered,…