Skillstreaming Elementary Level Skill Cards
Publication Date: 1997
Dr. Ellen McGinnis
Dr. Arnold P. Goldstein
 

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About the Author
Ellen McGinnis, Ph.D., has experience as an educator in public schools at both elementary and secondary levels. She has been an educational consultant to public and hospital schools and was Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. For the past 6 years, Dr. McGinnis has served with the Des Moines Public Schools as principal of the education program at Orchard Place, a residential and day treatment center for children and adolescents with emotional and behavior disorders. She has written a number of books and numerous articles on identifying and treating youth with emotional and behavior disorders.

Arnold P. Goldstein, Ph.D. (1933-2002), was Professor of Psychology and Education at Syracuse University as well as Founder and Director of the Syracuse University Center for Research on Aggression. He authored over 60 books and more than 100 articles on aggression, prosocial skills training, and juvenile delinquency. He also served as Director of the New York State Task Force on Juvenile Gangs. Dr. Goldstein received many prestigious awards including the Career Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association's Commitee on Children, Youth, and Families; and the Senior Scientist Award from APA's School Psychology Division.

Summary

Convenient 3 Å~ 5 cue cards designed for student use during group sessions and homework assignments. The cards list the behavioral steps for each of the 60 skills contained in the book. Eight cards are provided for each skill.

List of Skills

Group I Classroom Survival Skills

  1. Listening
  2. Asking for Help
  3. Saying Thank You
  4. Bringing Materials to Class
  5. Following Instructions
  6. Completing Assignments
  7. Contributing to Discussions
  8. Offering Help to an Adult
  9. Asking a Question
  10. Ignoring Distractions
  11. Making Corrections
  12. Deciding on Something to Do
  13. Setting a Goal
Group II Friendship-Making Skills
    1. Introducing Yourself
    2. Beginning a Conversation
    3. Ending a Conversation
    4. Joining In
    5. Playing a Game
    6. Asking a Favor
    7. Offering Help to a Classmate
    8. Giving a Compliment
    9. Accepting a Compliment
    10. Suggesting an Activity
    11. Sharing
    12. Apologizing
    Group III Skills for Dealing with Feelings
    1. Knowing Your Feelings
    2. Expressing Your Feelings
    3. Recognizing Another's Feelings
    4. Showing Understanding of Another's Feelings
    5. Expressing Concern for Another
    6. Dealing with Your Anger
    7. Dealing with Another's Anger
    8. Expressing Affection
    9. Dealing with Fear
    10. Rewarding Yourself
    Group IV Skill Alternatives to Aggression
    1. Using Self-Control
    2. Asking Permission
    3. Responding to Teasing
    4. Avoiding Trouble
    5. Staying Out of Fights
    6. Problem Solving
    7. Accepting Consequences
    8. Dealing with an Accusation
    9. Negotiating Group V Skills for Dealing with Stress
      1. Dealing with Boredom
      2. Deciding What Caused a Problem
      3. Making a Complaint
      4. Answering a Complaint
      5. Dealing with Losing
      6. Being a Good Sport
      7. Dealing with Being Left Out
      8. Dealing with Embarrassment
      9. Reacting to Failure
      10. Accepting No
      11. Saying No
      12. Relaxing
      13. Dealing with Group Pressure
      14. Dealing with Wanting Something That Isn't Yours
      15. Making a Decision
      16. Being Honest