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Children in grades K-6 can read along and listen to the author's entertaining rendition of RJ's social skill story on the accompanying CD. One track features the text only while a second track includes cues on when to turn the page for youngsters just learning to read.

This is a Spanish/English edition of the popular, award-winning children's book, The WORST Day of My Life EVER. Rico (RJ in the English text) wakes up with gum in his hair, misses recess because he's late to school, and kicks the ball into his own team's soccer goal! After his mom helps him learn the skills of listening and following instructions, Rico finds that he can have the BEST day of his life. Tips for parents and educators on how to reinforce the skills with children are included. Each colorfully illustrated page includes both the Spanish and English text. Great to use with children in grades K-6 who are learning to speak and read either language.

Activities and games to help students learn and use steps to the skills of "Asking for Permission" and "Making an Apology." Students are asked to brainstorm answers to "what if" questions, create "apology triangles," use objects to visualize the skills, and more. Reproducible activity sheets included on a CD.

This is the Spanish/English edition of the popular, award-winning children's book, I Just Don't Like the Sound of No! "NO is RJ's least favorite word....and he tries to convince his mom, his dad and his teacher to turn "No" into "Maybe." Even though he doesn't have much success, RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests that he try to join her classroom's "Say YES to NO Club." If RJ can learn how to accept "No" for an answer and to disagree appropriately, he can add his name to the club's Star Board. Author Julia Cook helps K-6 readers laugh and learn along with RJ as he understands the benefits of demonstrating these social skills both at home and in school. Tips for parents and educators are included in the book.