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Social Skills (Independence)

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Third graders identify unacceptable social behaviors and then describe how to replace those behaviors with acceptable behaviors. They see that as individuals we are in charge of our bodies and minds, and therefore we choose our mannerisms and/or behaviors.

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life skills, social skills

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life skills, social skills, english language arts
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Grade
3rd
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English Language Arts
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45 mins
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