Summer-themed books that teach social skills – 10 great suggestions to start!
Summer is the perfect time for children to dive into a good book and learn important social skills. Whether your child needs help with teamwork, kindness, or respect, there are plenty of summer-themed books that can help. Here are 10 children’s books that address social skills and are perfect for summer reading.
- “The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister. This classic picture book teaches children about sharing, friendship, and the importance of being kind to others.
- “The Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig. This book follows a young boy named Brian who feels invisible to his classmates until a new student arrives and befriends him. It promotes empathy, kindness, and inclusion.
- “The Juice Box Bully Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others” by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy. This book addresses bullying and encourages children to stand up for others and promote a positive and supportive social environment.
- “My Mouth Is a Volcano!” by Julia Cook. This book helps children understand the importance of listening and taking turns when participating in conversations. It teaches them how to control their impulses and respect others’ speaking space.
- “Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners” by Laurie Keller. This funny book introduces children to the concept of good manners, respect, and how to treat others with kindness and consideration.
- “What If Everybody Did That?” by Ellen Javernick. This book encourages children to think about how their behavior affects others.
- “Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids” by Carol McCloud. This book uses the concept of an invisible bucket to teach children about acts of kindness, and empathy. Kids are encouraged to think about how their actions can fill or empty someone’s emotional bucket.
- “The Berenstain Bears: Show Some Respect” by Jan Berenstain and Mike Berenstain. Brother and Sister Bear learn the importance of showing respect to others and their belongings.
- “Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen” by Howard Binkow. This book focuses on teaching children the value of good listening skills. and how it contributes to better communication and relationships with others.
- “The Way I Act” by Steve Metzger. This book explores various positive behaviors and character traits, such as being polite, honest, and responsible, promoting social skills and self-awareness.
These summer-themed books that teach social skills provide valuable lessons on social skills. The engaging and relatable stories are popular with kids.
Additionally here are more summer-themed books that are great for overall speech and language skills.
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Finally, a few general social skills ideas:
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Social Skills Activities for the Holidays