SOCIAL SKILLS PART ONE: BE KIND

1. Visual Reminders:

Points A-D in the above visual are issues that Ben deals with specifically.  When someone comes up to Ben to talk to him, he often growls, looks away, and/or becomes very bossy and tries to tell the person where to go or what to do.  

2. Bible Verse: read and discuss Proverbs 16:24

3. Object Lesson: Have a teaspoon of honey and teaspoon of vinegar.  Talk about which tastes better.  Nice words "taste" better than unkind words.  Let child taste honey (or something else sweet) as a treat!

4. Academic:

a. Trace the words in the Bible verse and ask child to identify some of the letters.

b. Click HERE for Bee Themed Math worksheets

5. Easy Read Flashcards: "I Can Be Nice"

a. I can be helpful.

b. I can listen and obey.

c. I can open the door for someone.

d. I can help clean up.

e. I can cheer someone up.

f. I can encourage someone.

6. Game: click HERE for Feelings Bingo

7. Songs: 

"Be Kind to Everyone" and "Love One Another"

"Love One Another"

8. Modeling Videos: 

"Making Eye Contact" and "Think It or Say It?"

9. Read Along Book: "Try a Little Kindness"

10. Prayer: ask Jesus to help us be kind.