This book enables students to explore communication through language in broad, global experiences. The A section introduces students to the cognitive and social skills required for purposeful and valuable communication. The B section provides basic everyday activities that require students to examine their past experiences and knowledge.

How To Use This Book
Some suggestions include:
      • Each story reinforces some personal trait or positive behavior.
      • Read the story with or to the children. Have them discuss the story by asking open-ended questions.
        Challenge them to provide similar stories, events or happenings.
      • Work through the activities below the stories with the entire class, workgroups or individuals. Encourage
        them to express their ideas and feelings.
      • If a particular behavior occurs at school, use a work unit to develop and build on this.
      • Use Work Unit B to reinforce and supplement specific behavioral and environment-related topics.

The material in this book has been successfully tested by teachers. They found it a valuable resource, not only to teach basic language skills and social studies, but also as a vehicle for reinforcing positive behaviors.

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Grades 3–5.