Do you continuously interrupt a teacher or your parents to ask for
help? Do you blurt out a response even when you should wait your turn?
Then you can relate to Isaac, a second grader who struggles with waiting
his turn to be recognized by an adult. He's a little impatient, and this
can get him in trouble at school and in the world.
Watching him interrupt others is a masterclass in bad-manners and
embarrassing behaviors. When a tough problem has him stuck, Isaac blurts
out. It's not just his lack of patience and poorly timed interruptions
that cause chaos. He mistakenly stays quiet during an emergency when an
adult's attention is desperately needed.
With patience, Isaac's mom guides him through the steps of getting
somebody's attention appropriately, helping him with the problem, and
implementing interpersonal communication skills he will need for future
situations. Isaac understands, but will need to practice if he wants to
be successful.
In these pages, young readers learn valuable lessons about how to wait
their turn, and when necessary, how to interrupt the right way! Help
your child control their impulses and become more self-reliant by
utilizing the tips included at the end of the book. Helping children
become good decision makers and lifelong problem solvers involves
teaching them to control their impulses and interrupt appropriately.
This story is part of the Stepping Up Social Skills book series for
children ages 5-11. The book series by Bryan Smith includes:
- But I Need Your Help Now! - A story teaching how to get an adult's
attention, and when it's okay to interrupt
- What's Your Choice? - A story about making the best choice, even when
it's not fun.