The book contains a ready-to-use curriculum based on real-life situations to help build children's self-esteem, self-control, respect for the rights of others, and a sense of responsibility for their own actions. It is presented in sections concerning: (1) disciplinary strategies; (2) thinking before acting; (3) listening; (4) following instructions; (5) improving self-image; (6) accepting consequences; (7) using self-control; (8) goal setting; (9) completing assignments; (10) problem solving; (11) dealing with anger; (12) accepting change; (13) dealing with feelings; (14) dealing with prejudice; (15) dealing with peer pressure; and (16) stopping false rumors. Each lesson covers: establishing the need, identifying the skill components, modeling the skill, behavioral rehearsal, practice, and using the behaviors outside the school, and includes reproducibles. The book also contains a social skills task review and a social skills family training booklet. Bibliography