Books in Best Me I Can Be! series

RJ learns that feedback is just information that can help him improve and grow even if it is hard to hear! RJ's back in the sixth installment of award-winning author Julia Cook's very successful BEST ME I Can Be! series, Thanks for the Feedback... (I Think?). This entertaining story follows RJ as he goes about his day doing the things he enjoys, such as blowing bubbles, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends. But when a couple of friends give him compliments, he just isn't sure how to respond! As RJ continues through the day, he hears from his teacher and parents that while there are many things he's doing very well, there are also some things he needs to work on. His first reaction is to argue and make excuses instead of accept constructive criticism. Throughout this must-read story, RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately to that feedback. Parents and teachers will love taking kids on RJ's journey as he discovers feedback's many forms and learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends. Tips for parents and educators to effectively teach the social skills of giving and receiving compliments and accepting feedback are included. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model® that has improved student behavior and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country. Winner of the Gold MOM's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence.

Banish rude and insensitive comments at home and school by teaching kids in grades K-6 how to use a social filter.RJ says what he thinks no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. His mouth is getting him into a lot of trouble. A rude comment at school earned him a detention. An insensitive remark at home earned him a scolding and made his sister cry. RJ doesn't realize his words are wrong. He thinks he's just offering feedback. It's time RJ starts using a social filter when he speaks. He needs to control his impulses and think before he speaks. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn't have to verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better!. The newest addition to the Best Me I Can Be! series offers help for children who say inappropriate things and teaches them to develop a social filter to control what you say. Tips for parents and educators are included. This Best Me I Can Be! series of books helps teach social skills to children so they can have home and school success.

RJ is making a lot of trips to the time-out chair! Without telling anyone, he and his best friend Sam decide to walk home from school instead of riding the bus. Later the two of them are caught trying to use Dad's computer to get on the Internet. After their piano lesson, RJ and his sister Blanche snack on Mom's triple-layer double-chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting and spoil Grandma's birthday party surprise. RJ's Dad helps him learn how to do a better job of asking for permission, and when RJ and Sam return to school their principal has them practice making an apology. RJ feels a lot happier when he says he's sorry to his teacher, the bus driver, and Grandma, and he learns that asking for permission will mean fewer trips to the time-out chair! SORRY, I Forgot to Ask! is the third title in the award-winning BEST ME I Can Be! series from the Boys Town Press to teach K-6 children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. Tips for parents, teachers, and school counselors on how to teach and reinforce the social skills are included. A must have book for teaching children manners and important social-emotional skills.

Teach strategies to face a task, ignore distractions, and ask a teacher or other adult for help to get the job done. RJ's way of doing things isn't working out for him, especially in math class. His teacher is upset because so many of his assignments are missing or incomplete. RJ blames Norma the booger picker and Rodney the alphabet burper for distracting him during class. The fifth and final book in Julia Cook's award-winning series, Best Me I Can Be! Follow RJ as he learns he can save himself a lot of grief if he stays on task and does things the right way! Kids can relate to RJ as he learns to use his social skills and make positive behavior choices.

Having trouble getting children to listen or follow your instructions? Use this fun story to show them how. RJ has a rough day. He wakes up with gum stuck in his hair, misses recess because he's late to school, earns a zero on his math homework and messes up Mom's kitchen. With his mother's help, RJ learns that his problems happen because he doesn't listen or pay attention to directions. Author Julia Cook's storybook shows RJ as well as all K-6 readers the steps to the fundamental social skills of listening and following instructions. When RJ learns to use these skills the right way, he has the best day of his life! This book is the first in the series BEST ME I Can Be! to teach children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model® that has improved student behavior and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country. The book includes tips for parents and educators on how to effectively teach listening and following instructions skills to kids. Winner of the 2011 Mom's Choice Award Honoring Excellence and the National Parenting Center's 'Seal of Approval.'

This amusing story teaches children that there is value in working together as a team and sharing with others. RJ is having another bad day... His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. She tells the class TEAM stands for Together Everyone Achieves More, but RJ isn't so sure about that! After a frustrating day at school with his team, RJ goes home to find only one cookie left in the jar. And his mom makes him share it with his sister! With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the soccer field, but in school and at home too! Share this story with kids in grades K-6 before assigning the next group project! Strengthen social and emotional learning and help kids learn to interact with each other in positive and constructive ways. Part of the BEST ME I Can Be! award-winning book series to help teach kids social skills. The steps to the skills of teamwork and sharing are presented in rhyme so they are easy for listeners to recall when needed. Tips are included for parents and educators to encourage children to practice these social skills so they will be successful and happier both at home and in school. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model® that has improved student behavior and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country.

It's confusing for children to understand why we tell them to be honest or to speak up in one setting, then tell them to keep their thoughts to themselves in another. Author Julia Cook worked with expert Jill Kuzma to identify unique ways to practice using your social filter. More than 20 activities designed to help students visualize what a social filter is, and then practice using their social filters in a safe setting. Reproducible activity sheets included on the enclosed CD.

This is the 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.

RJ has a miserable day at home and in school until he learns that by listening and following instructions he can have a great one. This book is available with an accompanying CD so children can listen to the author s entertaining rendition of RJ s story. 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 book is the first in the series Best ME I Can Be! to teach children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model that has improved student behavior and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country. The book includes tips for parents and educators on how to effectively teach listening and following instructions skills to kids.

This audio book is read by popular author Julia Cook and comes with the paperback book so kids can follow along. In this story, RJ says what he thinks no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. His mouth is getting him into a lot of trouble. A rude comment at school earned him a detention. An insensitive remark at home earned him a scolding and made his sister cry. RJ doesn't realize his words are wrong. He thinks he's just offering feedback. It's time RJ starts using a social filter when he speaks. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn't have to verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better!. The newest addition to the Best Me I Can Be! series offers help for children who say inappropriate things.

NO is RJ s least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn No into Maybe or We ll see or Later or I ll think about it. 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 with his teacher and parents, he can add his name to the club s Star Board. RJ finds that lots of praise and some rewards come his way when he uses these skills the right way! 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 on how to teach and encourage kids to use the skills of accepting No for an answer and disagreeing appropriately are included in the book. Children can also listen to the author s entertaining rendition of RJ s 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. "I Just Don t Like the Sound of NO!" is another title in the BEST ME I Can Be! series of books from the Boys Town Press to teach children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful.

RJ’s back in the sixth installment of award-winning author Julia Cook’s very successful Best Me I Can Be series, Thanks for the Feedback (I Think!). This entertaining story follows RJ as he goes about his day doing the things he enjoys, such as blowing bubbles, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends. But when a couple of friends give him compliments, he just isn’t sure how to respond! As RJ continues through the day, he hears from his teacher and parents that while there are many things he’s doing very well, there are also some things he needs to work on. His first reaction is to argue and make excuses. Throughout this must-read story, RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately to that feedback. Parents and teachers will love taking kids on RJ’s journey as he discovers feedback’s many forms, and learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends.