Bryan Smith Boeken

Braden's schoolwork seems to be getting tougher. Word problems are more complicated. Reading passages are longer. When he's quizzed on details, they seem to be getting lost in translation. And this is carrying over to home, too! With help from a caring teacher and plenty of opportunities to practice at home, Braden starts to learn and practice strategies for improving his working memory! Author and School Counselor Bryan Smith offers another funny but relevant story in the very popular Executive FUNction book series. The included strategies are sure to be useful to all young people (and adults)! Examples model breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable tasks, using mnemonic devices, visualization, and other practical tools for improving working memory! Great for students in grades K through 6 and the adults in their lives! Included at the end of the story are tips for parents and educators to help children practice and improve working memory. 31 pgs.

A story teaching how to get an adults attention and when its okay to interrupt.

A Story About Ignoring Distractions and Staying on Task.

A group of young friends returning from a Key West vacation gone horribly wrong takes a wrong turn off a highway in the east Tennessee mountains, entering a dark realm that is both of the natural world and beyond it. A night of terror ensues, with some members of the group eventually arriving at an eerily imposing manor house. But the house is not a sanctuary from the horrors surrounding them. This is the HOUSE OF BLOOD. Here is where the Master of this dark realm resides, presiding over an empire of evil. The unsuspecting young travelers face a night of torture, degradation, and surrender to dark desires. Who among them, if any, will survive the night?

On the same day news of the death of a grunge rock icon stuns a generation, young slacker Cole Watson has no goal in mind but to generate a little extra spending money by selling some tapes. That changes when he falls victim to a case of mistaken identity and is snatched off the street by a gang of clueless kidnappers. Things get super weird and dangerous after that as Cole finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and crazy conspiracies, and all that's before he has a mind-bending experience that causes him to question his perceptions of reality itself. As the situation spirals out of control, he copes in the only way he knows how-by drinking too much and hoping for the best as he stumbles his way through the longest and strangest night of his life.

The story follows Maros, who misunderstands the concept of active listening, thinking it requires physical movement rather than focused attention. As he discovers the true essence of listening, he faces a choice between genuinely engaging with those around him or selectively tuning them out. This book imparts an important lesson about the value of being a good listener, aimed at children in grades K-5, and is part of Bryan Smith's award-winning Social Strategies series.

The narrative follows a young boy's challenging journey from darkness and self-doubt to joy and self-acceptance. Enhanced with self-reflection questions and self-care activities, it encourages emotional well-being and helps young readers navigate complex feelings like sadness, shame, and loss. The revised edition aims to empower children by providing tools for understanding and processing their emotions, making it a valuable resource for promoting resilience and personal growth.

Ezekiel and Joel face the pressures of youth football, struggling with stress and self-doubt that overshadow their enjoyment of the game. Ezekiel feels overwhelmed by the need for perfection, while Joel is paralyzed by the fear of failure. As they confront their challenges, each boy devises a plan to support the other in rediscovering confidence and fun in their sport. This engaging story is the inaugural title in Bryan Smith's Kids Can Do It, Too series, aimed at inspiring young readers in grades 1-6.

Amelia has never been one to be timid. She's confident enough to stand up for others and let people know what she thinks.So why is she having a hard time advocating for herself?When a new seating arrangement lands Amelia next to Billy, a guy who spends all day whining and complaining, Amelia feels trapped. She unloads all her frustrations on her very patient mother. But when Mom starts asking her questions, Amelia quickly realizes that advocating for change - and for herself - requires a lot more than criticizing others and making demands.Given four simple steps to follow, Amelia starts to hone her ability to self-advocate. In addition to keeping the skill steps practical, author and school counselor Bryan Smith includes valuable lessons about the importance of HOW you approach others and why sometimes the answer may still be no.This insightful tale is another standout in the popular  Without Limits  book series, which offers K through 5th grade readers wonderful lessons about character and self-confidence! Tips are included at the end of the story for parents and educators to help teach children the value of self-advocacy.The series also includes:

Blake's baseball team is doing a bake sale fundraiser. He just can't wait for his mom to whip up a batch of her famous chocolate chip cookies! That is, until Mom reminds Blake that it is HIS fundraiser, so he needs to help. Blake has a to-do list that's just too long. How can his parents and teachers expect him to finish his homework, clean his room AND bake cookies for the baseball bake sale? Don't they know there's something urgent he has to do now - like play video games?! When Mom encourages Blake to follow the 3 Ps - prioritizing, planning and posting a reminder of what needs to be done - he's unimpressed. But as his responsibilities pile up and his deadlines quickly approach, he has to figure out what needs doing now. Can following Mom's advice and using the 3 Ps really make a difference? School counselor and award-winning author Bryan Smith reveals the answer in the relatable story about the power of preparation and planning. It's the latest tale from the author's Executive FUNction picture book series. Tips for parents and educators to help reinforce the message of time-management and self-reliance in children are included.