Full Description
During the first years in school children need to learn reading, writing and arithmetic, but it seems equally important to develop social and communicative skills and good values. While there are plenty of teaching programs on the "Three Rs" it is not easy to find curricula for social behavior and character development. This workbook provides a clear teaching sequence on eight long-term objectives, such as being reliable, authentic, empathetic, self-controlled and a good team player. In 130 cartons daily problem situations are pictured and possible solutions are presented. While making good value choices children learn at the same time to become competent communicators. Typical as well as special needs students are encouraged to pro-social behaviors which are a solid foundation for school, social and future professional success.
Contents
Introduction
Method of the Social Cartoon Curriculum
A) Examples for positive behavior in elementary school
STAR Program
S = Safety First
T = There and Ready
A = Act responsible
R = Respect self and others
S - Safety First
Wearing a helmet
Paying attention at the swings
T - There and Ready
Arriving on time to class
Not interrupting in class
A - Act responsible
Helping a classmate with nose bleeding
Handing back a lost wallet
R - Respect self and others
No burping
Respecting classmates from different cultures
B) Long-Time Goals (LTG) for social behavior
LTG 1 Being kind, popular and making friends
STG 1 Following instructions
Cleaning up your room
Coming when called
STG 2 Taking the perspectives of others
Being careful on stairs
Comforting your neighbor
STG 3 Helping and respecting others
Letting younger siblings win
Offering a seat to someone on the bus
STG 4 Being helpful
Helping a classmate with his homework
Helping your dad with washing the car
STG 5 Being humble
Not bragging about your skills
Not bragging about your possessions
LTG 2 Being responsible and reliable
STG 1 Respecting instructions
Respecting school decisions
Respecting behavior rules
STG 2 Doing what you promised
Doing your homework
Answering text messages
STG 3 Doing what is expected
Writing an essay
Unloading dishwasher
STG 4 Taking responsibility for others and the environment
Babysitting
Taking a classmate in a wheelchair along
STG 5 Time management and being on time
Not showering for too long
Arriving on time for an internship
LTG 3 Having good team skills
STG 1 Setting team-goals
Following instructions during physical education class
Accepting team decisions
STG 2 Accepting criticism
Accepting critical arguments
Accepting critique about behavior
STG 3 Suggesting or accepting compromises
Choice of restaurants
Choice of movies
STG 4 Being fair
Dividing tasks fairly
Giving everyone a chance
C) Goals for positive personality characteristics
LTG 4 Being optimistic
STG 1 Never give up
Practicing swimming
Keep going when physical effort is needed
STG 2 Thinking positive about yourself and others
Don't be envious
Don't take revenge
STG 3 Taking chances and giving others a chance
Including minorities
Including younger siblings
LTG 5 Dealing with frustration and using coping strategies
STG 1 Dealing with the fear of failing
Dealing with a rejection letter
Dealing with lack of popularity
STG 2 Dealing with losses and thinking positive
Divorce of parents
Loss of a school-friend
LTG 6 Being loyal and trustworthy
STG 1 Being loyal
Not making fun of your parents
Respecting teachers
STG 2 Being real and self-confident
Don't join when peers instigate trouble
Don't join dangerous activities
STG 3 Being honest even though you fear punishment or disadvantages
Admitting when you damaged something
Admitting when you stole something
LTG 7 Being self-controlled
STG 1 Being aware of yourself and others
Not annoying others by your monologues
Not everyone consider nail biting cool
STG 2 Dealing with stress
Using calming strategies during an exam
Don't be angry when bullied
D) Goals for communicative competence
LTG 8 Being a good conversational partner
STG 1 Giving compliments
About someone's clothes
About someone's possession
STG 2 Apologizing and making up for mistakes
Apologizing when hurting someone
Apologizing when breaking something
STG 3 Clarifying misunderstandings
Clarifying wrong assumptions
Clarifying misunderstandings
STG 4 "You talk" instead of "Me talk"
Don't persevere about your favorite subject
Don't be a "show-off"
STG 5 Showing interest towards others and paying attention
Paying attention when success is mentioned
Paying attention when loss is mentioned
STG 6 Showing gratitude
For a dinner invitation
For a trip
