Teaching social skills has become a priority in recent
years. With Training Aliens author Dr. Melanie Wilson, it can be
fun and interactive to teach too! These courses are best used with a group of
children but can be adapted to use with one child. Now with 3 levels, each
course has 4 units covered in 16 weeks:
Friendship & Communication
Emotion Management
Group Membership
Problem Solving
Course components include:
Training Manual & Teacher’s
Guide is for the Parent/Teacher (available in either a secular or faith-based version)
Adventures in Social &
Emotional Skills is the Text, which is a book of stories and scenarios
you read aloud to the group
Each unit includes 4 missions with
1 free video per unit (optional, on publisher’s website).
After the story, students choose from 2 options for dealing
with the challenge. They speculate on what could happen! Students are also
assigned tasks to complete such as saying hello to 5 new people. There is no
student workbook; rather, you can print free PDFs when necessary for each
student from the publisher’s website.
If you are using the faith-based Teacher’s
Guide, you will read from your own Bible or a combination of your
Bible and the text. For Level 1, required resources include a
picture book of your choice and colored pencils. Additional household
items are used in Level 2. Level 3 requires colored pencils, a
fable, and a picture book. It is best to complete the levels in sequence as the
beginning topics are foundational. ~Sara
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
