What a treat was this 2nd year of HIDDEN CURRICULUM One-A-Day Calendar. Learning social skills is so subtle that most of us barely ever even consider it, but for those on the Autism Spectrum, learning social skills is sometimes a huge challenge. Taking 365 social skills and putting them on a "bite size" one a day calendar, those with autism can learn a bit at a time. Teachers can also utilize these tid bits, by reading and discussing them each morning or simply writing them in a special area on the board for kids to view at their leisure. I think this calendar is a wonderful idea for a gift for a teacher, parent or student connected with social skills challenges.
Another great thing is that the index breaks down the ideas into subject matter (teacher/classroom, social/relationships, idioms and general), yet they are all mixed up within the year to provide a variety of social topics.
Although, the calendar appears to be published each year, the calendar is reusable by flipping it on an ongoing basis, or upon year end, you could remove the pages and create your own pile of social skills topics to review. Carry them in the car, purse or backpack to review during idle time. Or place it on the bathroom sink for your child to read each day after grooming. Or at the dinner table, discuss one topic each day.
The flip calendar is constructed in a sturdy manner with a large spiral top. The hundreds of pages are compiled by many contributors giving a wide variety of suggestions and social situations.
As the calendar quotes and suggests..."A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step..."
This is a wonderful product and is also interspersed with fun illustrations when each new month starts.
Overall, a wonderful and simple product!
[[ASIN:1931282439 A Is for Autism F Is for Friend: A Kid's Book for Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism]] Author, Joanna Keating-Velasco |
Hidden Curriculum 2008 Calendar: Items for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations Books In Print, Audio Books.