Set for Success: Activities for Teaching Emotional, Social and Organisational Skills

Author:   Damian Santomauro ,  Carla Marino ,  Josie Santomauro ,  Margaret-Anne Carter
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN:  

9781849050586


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   15 February 2011
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Damian Santomauro ,  Carla Marino ,  Josie Santomauro ,  Margaret-Anne Carter
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 20.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 29.40cm
Weight:   0.440kg
ISBN:  

9781849050586


ISBN 10:   1849050589
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   15 February 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword. 1. Overview. 2. Getting Organised - Science Themed. 3. Being Persistent - Music Themed. 4. Becoming Confident - Numeracy Themed. 5. Sociability - Creative Arts Themed. 6. Regulating Emotions - Sports Themed. 7. Attaining Independence - Literacy Themed. 8. Communicating Effectively - Technology Themed. 9. Relaxing and Energising - Cooking Themed. 10. Rights and Responsibilities - History Themed. Conclusion. References. Puzzle Solutions.

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Activities in the book concentrate on being organised, persistent, confident and sociable, as well as being able to regulate one's own emotions, attain more independence and communicate effectively. Each of the chapters in the book provide lesson ideas, aims and objectives. -- SNIP 'This book is aimed at primary aged pupils and designed to help improve emotional, social and organisational skills. The philosophy of the book is that success breeds success and so with help, children are more likely to experience positive outcomes if these skills are honed. Activities in the book concentrate on being organised, persistent, confident and sociable, as well as being able to regulate one's own emotions, attain more independence and communicate effectively. Each of the chapters in the book provide lesson ideas, aims and objectives. The requirements for the activities which span many curriculum areas, such as science, technology, music, sport, literacy and numeracy, are all included. Worksheets are photocopiable and the activities cater for a range of learning styles and levels of competency. Although aimed at the primary age group many activities would be suitable for adaptation for older pupils. -- Special Needs Information Press


Activities in the book concentrate on being organised, persistent, confident and sociable, as well as being able to regulate one's own emotions, attain more independence and communicate effectively. Each of the chapters in the book provide lesson ideas, aims and objectives. -- SNIP 'This book is aimed at primary aged pupils and designed to help improve emotional, social and organisational skills. The philosophy of the book is that success breeds success and so with help, children are more likely to experience positive outcomes if these skills are honed. Activities in the book concentrate on being organised, persistent, confident and sociable, as well as being able to regulate one's own emotions, attain more independence and communicate effectively. Each of the chapters in the book provide lesson ideas, aims and objectives. The requirements for the activities which span many curriculum areas, such as science, technology, music, sport, literacy and numeracy, are all included. Worksheets are photocopiable and the activities cater for a range of learning styles and levels of competency. Although aimed at the primary age group many activities would be suitable for adaptation for older pupils. -- Special Needs Information Press


Author Information

Josie Santomauro is a full-time writer living in Brisbane, Australia. Her son, Damian, was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of five. Josie has written several books on AS, as well as numerous fiction books for children and young adults under the name Josie Montano. She regularly gives seminars and talks on AS, and in 2009 was awarded the Parent/Carer Award in recognition of outstanding achievement by Autism Queensland, Australia. Margaret Carter is a behaviour change specialist. She works with children, families, educators and paraprofessionals within the care, education and therapy sectors in response to children's social, emotional and behavioural challenges. She is currently employed as a senior lecturer in Education at James Cook University, Singapore.

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