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That's Wrong: A Story about Learning to Disagree Appropriately
Eye rolls, pouty faces, and angry declarations. That’s how Isaac reacts when he disagrees with his coach, his mom, and his friends. He acts rude, dismissive, and disrespectful.
Isaac doesn’t know how to disagree appropriately or respectfully, and it’s creating problems at home and in the classroom. With help from a caring teacher and his loving Mom, Isaac learns four specific steps that will help him respond in more appropriate ways when he has a disagreement. If he can master these steps, he will be able to stand up for himself while still being respectful toward others, realize that it’s okay to have disagreements if done the right way, understand that sometimes he must agree to disagree, and be empowered to accept answers or results he doesn’t like.
That’s Wrong! is a must-read story filled with helpful lessons about managing conflict, learning to negotiate, accepting comprises, and disagreeing respectfully. A special page written specifically for parents and educators offers tips on teaching and reinforcing the skill of disagreeing appropriately.
Author, counselor, coach, and dad Bryan Smith adds another important life skill to his popular Stepping Up Social Skills book series, which also
The series is written for children in grades K-6 and follows the adventures of Isaac, a young boy learning how to control his impulses, be more self-reliant, and take responsibility.
In addition to Stepping Up Social Skills, Bryan has three other highly acclaimed book series for young Social Strategies, Executive FUNction, and Without Limits.
Isaac doesn’t know how to disagree appropriately or respectfully, and it’s creating problems at home and in the classroom. With help from a caring teacher and his loving Mom, Isaac learns four specific steps that will help him respond in more appropriate ways when he has a disagreement. If he can master these steps, he will be able to stand up for himself while still being respectful toward others, realize that it’s okay to have disagreements if done the right way, understand that sometimes he must agree to disagree, and be empowered to accept answers or results he doesn’t like.
That’s Wrong! is a must-read story filled with helpful lessons about managing conflict, learning to negotiate, accepting comprises, and disagreeing respectfully. A special page written specifically for parents and educators offers tips on teaching and reinforcing the skill of disagreeing appropriately.
Author, counselor, coach, and dad Bryan Smith adds another important life skill to his popular Stepping Up Social Skills book series, which also
The series is written for children in grades K-6 and follows the adventures of Isaac, a young boy learning how to control his impulses, be more self-reliant, and take responsibility.
In addition to Stepping Up Social Skills, Bryan has three other highly acclaimed book series for young Social Strategies, Executive FUNction, and Without Limits.
31 pages, Paperback
Published January 14, 2023
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About the author
Bryan Smith
27 books7 followersBryan began his career as an elementary school teacher before realizing he had a talent for helping children deal with difficult issues. He has since become a school counselor. He is married to a school counselor and they have two boys.
Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
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November 3, 2022
I received an electronic ARC from Boys Town Press.
Isaac does not do well when someone disagrees with him. He argues for his point and does not listen to others. In fact, he hurts some people's feelings with his attitude. His coach, his mom, and his teacher offer four steps for disagreeing appropriately. In the end, he uses these steps when his sister has a meltdown at dinner and shows her how to successfully discuss the issue.
I appreciate the information for adults included at the end to trigger more family dialogue. The four steps are easy to follow and will work for families in many situations.
This series is worth purchasing and makes a terrific gift for new families.
Isaac does not do well when someone disagrees with him. He argues for his point and does not listen to others. In fact, he hurts some people's feelings with his attitude. His coach, his mom, and his teacher offer four steps for disagreeing appropriately. In the end, he uses these steps when his sister has a meltdown at dinner and shows her how to successfully discuss the issue.
I appreciate the information for adults included at the end to trigger more family dialogue. The four steps are easy to follow and will work for families in many situations.
This series is worth purchasing and makes a terrific gift for new families.
Displaying 1 of 1 review