That's Wrong! A Story about Learning to Disagree Appropriately (Stepping Up Social Skills)

ISBN: 1944882995

Author: Bryan Smith

Condition: New

Eye rolls, pouty faces, and angry declarations. Thats how Isaac reacts when he disagrees with his coach, his mom, and his friends. He acts rude, dismissive, and disrespectful.When he cant be team captain, Isaac stomps away and threatens not to play anymore. When hes told homework must come before fun, he sasses back to his mom and gets sent to his room. When he refuses to listen to a classmates opinion, he must redo an entire assignment.Isaac doesnt know how to disagree appropriately or respectfully, and its 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 its 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 doesnt like.Thats 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 includes:Are You Working Hard or Hardly Working But I Need Your Help Now! Whats Your ChoiceThe 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 readers: Social Strategies, Executive FUNction, and Without Limits.