Explore Social Skills incorporates skills that are ideal for writing in IEPs. By concentrating on classroom, community and workplace standards that all students must possess, it is general enough to apply to all students. With sufficient practice, students will be able to generalize these 50 skills into any setting in the real world in which they will need to function.

The social skills presented can be taught individually or in small groups as needs arise. For example, if James has been getting into arguments while standing in line or waiting for the bus, working on the skill set Standing in Line will help him learn the skills necessary to avoid problems.

The fact is that social skills are being learned in school every day already, whether or not the teacher guides the instruction. Why not be in the driver’s seat when it comes to determining the direction that instruction takes

Explore Social Skills has four components:

The Card Set has 50 laminated cards that fold to 4 x 6-inches. The card front shows a large theme photo and a brief text description of the skill, for example, Getting Ready for School. Inside, each skill is broken down to five steps with clear, concise and easy to “read” photos. On the back, a self-talk story provides a skill attainment strategy.

The Student Book consists of larger versions of the cards, with a self-monitoring checklist for each of the 50 social skills.

The Teacher’s Manual features narrative, objective, teacher script and role play activities for each social skill. A global assessment form with all 50 skills helps you organize instruction. The manual also provides 27 Supplemental Skills, like Respecting Friends and Greeting Coworkers.

The Video Modeling DVD demonstrates each social skill step-by-step with age-appropriate actors. The actors subsequently reflect on issues relevant to the skill performance.

Written by veteran special education teacher Judi Kinney. The Student Book is spiralbound, full-color, 224 pages. The Teacher's Manual is spiralbound, full-color, 242 pages and includes a PDF on Win/Mac CD with a Classroom License for printouts. The DVD is CC, SDH Subtitles, 85 minutes run time. The Card Set has 50 laminated cards in a durable box. 2012.

Social Skills

On the Way to School
1. Getting Ready for School
2. Walking to School
3. Riding the Bus
4. Riding in a Car

Transitions
5. Walking into School
6. Organizing for Class
7. Walking in the Hallway
8. Standing in Line
9. Checking Out of School

Classroom
10. Walking into Class
11. Working in a Large Group
12. Working in a Small Group
13. Working in the Computer Lab
14. Working in a Science Lab

Outside the Classroom
15. Eating in the Cafeteria
16. Emergency Drills
17. Pep Rally
18. Sports Events

Peer Relationships
19. Greeting Friends
20. Starting a Conversation
21. Compromising
22. Showing Empathy
23. Responding to Teasing
24. Dealing with Bullies
25. Dealing with Conflict
26. Resisting Peer Pressure
27. Resisting Pressure to Have Sex
28. Saying No

Team Sports
29. Being a Good Sport
30. Listening to My Coach
31. Following the Rules of the Game

Important Skills
32. Greeting Teachers
33. Asking for Help
34. Making an Apology
35. Accepting Criticism
36. Saying Please and Thank You
37. Following Directions
38. Accepting Others
39. Accepting Compliments

Public Places
40. Eating in a Restaurant
41. Eating in a Fast Food Restaurant
42. Laundromat

Tech Devices
43. Using Cell Phones
44. Text Messages
45. Cell Phone Photos
46. Internet Etiquette

Vocational Skills
47. Getting Ready for Work
48. Talking to My Supervisor
49. Paying Attention to My Work
50. Safety Rules at Work