The Worst Day of My Life Ever! by Julia Cook

The Worst Day of My Life Ever!

My Story About Listening and Following Instructions

Julia Cook

Boys Town Press · Print & ebook · March 10, 2011

Introduce students in grades K through 6 to the most basic of social skills with this humorous story about RJ and his very rough day when nothing goes right.

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Who it’s for
A humorous story makes listening and following directions easier to talk about—and remember.
Themes
Listening and following instructions, Learning social skills
Genres
Manners & Etiquette, School Stories, Values & Virtues

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Introduce students in grades K through 6 to the most basic of social skills with this humorous story about RJ and his very rough day when nothing goes right. RJ learns that his problems happen because he doesn't listen or pay attention to directions from his mom, his school principal, his teachers, or even his friends.

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Four simple steps for listening and following instructions are presented in rhyme so all kids, including RJ, will be able to remember how and when to use these fundamental social skills. This storybook is the first in Julia Cook's book series, which teaches 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. Many of the same techniques can also be found in the strategies that comprise Boys Town's Common Sense Parenting® program. Tips for parents and educators on how to teach and encourage kids to use the skills of listening and following instructions are included at the end of the picture book. 31 pgs. The book series also includes: - I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO! - SORRY, I Forgot to Ask! - TEAMWORK Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to SHARE! - I Just Want to Do It MY WAY! - THANKS for the FEEDBACK... (I THINK?) - I Can't Believe You SAID That! Help children understand and practice the lessons from the story using the fun, engaging activities from the accompanying Teacher Activity Guide, available for purchase! SAVE $50 when you purchase the entire library, which includes all seven storybooks, one copy of the seven activity guides, and one set of all 14 posters from the BEST ME I Can Be! book series.

Listening, With a Wink

A humorous story makes listening and following directions easier to talk about—and remember.

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  • A rough day that turns social skills into a lively story
  • Four rhyming steps for listening and following instructions

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  • A picture book for children in grades K–6
  • Tips for parents and educators at the end

Where it sits

Manners & Etiquette44%
School Stories42%
Values & Virtues24%

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Publisher categories

  • New Experiences
  • Manners & Etiquette
  • Values & Virtues
Authors
Julia Cook
Publisher
Boys Town Press
Published
March 10, 2011
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Listening and following instructions · Learning social skills
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New Experiences