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Release Year
2016
ISBN
9781934490969
Book Title
What Were You Thinking? : Learning to Control Your Impulses
Book Series
Executive Function Ser.
Publisher
Boys Town Press
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2016
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Griffin, Lisa M., Yes
Item Height
0.2 in
Author
Bryan Smith
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Social Themes / Manners & Etiquette, General, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Social Themes / Friendship, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
Item Weight
4 Oz
Item Width
9 in
Number of Pages
31 Pages
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Publisher
Boys Town Press
ISBN-10
1934490962
ISBN-13
9781934490969
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219236788

Product Key Features

Book Title
What Were You Thinking? : Learning to Control Your Impulses
Number of Pages
31 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Social Themes / Manners & Etiquette, General, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Social Themes / Friendship, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
Illustrator
Griffin, Lisa M., Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Bryan Smith
Book Series
Executive Function Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
9 in

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Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2016-591277
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Controlling your impulses is a hard topic to teach to children. Finally a book that gets the point across in a humorous manner. I can't wait to use this with the children at my school." - Marjorie Edge, Elementary School Counselor, ?Controlling your impulses is a hard topic to teach to children. Finally a book that gets the point across in a humorous manner. I can?t wait to use this with the children at my school.? ? Marjorie Edge, Elementary School Counselor
Grade From
Kindergarten
Volume Number
Volume 1
Grade To
Sixth Grade
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Edition Description
Illustrated edition
Synopsis
Third grader Braden loves to be the center of attention. His comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But some poor decision-making, such as a few ill-timed jokes in class and an impulsive reaction during gym class that leads to a classmate on the floor in tears, results in Braden's teachers and mother teaching him all about impulse control. Will the tips provided by the adults in Braden's life help him see a better way to manage his impulses? Find out in this hilarious story by Bryan Smith., When you're a child, it's not easy controlling your impulse reactions - kids do things before they think all the time. Strengthen executive function skills and empower impetuous young people with a humorous story about an impulsive third-grader. Teach students a strategy of four simple steps for stopping, thinking, decision-making, and choosing the right behavior. Third-grader Braden is a real character. He loves to be the center of attention. Everyone just LOVES his jokes, witty comments, and immediate reactions. Or at least that's what he thinks. He comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But when he is corrected in class for ill-timed jokes, and an impulsive reaction during a game of dodge ball ends up with a classmate in tears, Braden's teachers and parents start working with him on how to control his impulses. Will the lessons provided by the adults in Braden's life help him see a better way to manage his impulses? Find out in this hilarious story, the first book in the Executive Function series by author and school counselor Bryan Smith. Tips for parents and educators are included at the end of the storybook to help children to control their impulses. The series also includes: My Day is Ruined! It Was Just Right Here! Of Course It's a Big Deal! Time To Get Started What's The Problem How Did You Miss That? I'll Never Get All of That Done! Fix It with Focus How Do I Remember All That?, Third-grader Braden loves to be the center of attention. His comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But some poor decision-making, like ill-timed jokes in class and an impulsive reaction during gym that left a classmate teary-eyed and crumpled on the floor, forces the adults in Braden's life to teach him about impulse control. But will the lessons shared by his teachers and his mom really help Braden manage his impulses?
LC Classification Number
PZ7.1.S597Wh 2016

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  • by _khmrbvHSUe@Deleted
    May 22, 2017

    Not a fan

    Not a fan of this book. I works in special education and was looking for a book that would teach these skills but I just don't think the writing was done well.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: ralliart401

  • by geronimo1862
    Jun 08, 2024

    Happy with this purchase. Good lessons for my grandson.

    Happy with this purchase. Good lessons for my grandson.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

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