Teamwork Isn't My

Thing, and I Don't Like to

Share! (Best Me I Can
Be!)
 By
Julia Cook
Boys Town Pr

This amusing story teaches children that

there is value in working together as a
team and sharing with others.
RJ is having another bad day... His teacher wants him to work with
bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma (who just sits and picks
her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. She tells the class
 TEAM stands for Together Everyone Achieves More, but RJ isn't
so sure about that!

After a frustrating day at school with his team, RJ goes home to find
only one cookie left in the jar. And his mom makes him share it
with his sister!

With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and
sharing are skills needed not just on the soccer field, but in school
and at home too!

Share this story with kids in grades K through 6 before assigning the
next group project! Strengthen social and emotional learning and
help kids learn to interact with each other in positive and
constructive ways.

The steps to the skills of teamwork and sharing are presented in

rhyme so they are easy for listeners to recall when needed. Tips are
included for parents and educators to encourage children to practice
these social skills so they will be successful and happier both at
home and in school.

Part of the Best Me I Can Be! award-winning book series to help

teach kids social skills.

Boys Town Pr

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