This is a FREE card response library for purchasers of the 52 Essential Social Dilemmas Deck.

Social Dilemmas Library

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    Start Here: 52 Essential Cards Overview

    • Overview
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    How to Teach Tips

    • Download Cheat Sheet: How to Teach with 52 Essential Card Series

    • How to Teach with 52 Essential Card Series

    • How to Connect with Me & More Resources

    • Your Kind Words Matter!
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    Assessments & Checklists

    • Social Skills Assessment: see how your child/student is performing

    • Grade 6 (Ages 11-12) Social Skills Checklist

    • Grade 7 (Ages 12-13) Social Skills Checklist

    • Grade 8 (Ages 13-14) Social Skills Checklist
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    Dealing with Big Emotions (Hearts)

    • Leaving Your Comfort Zone (A of Hearts)

    • Dealing with Disappointment (2 of Hearts)

    • Handling Unfortunate Events (3 of Hearts)

    • Video: How to Breathe Mindfully (Made for Kids by Kids)

    • Overcoming Helplessness (4 of Hearts)

    • Getting over Embarrassment (5 of Hearts)

    • Staying Positive (6 of Hearts)

    • Handling a Betrayal (7 of Hearts)

    • Coping with Exclusion (8 of Hearts)

    • Managing Worries (9 of Hearts)

    • Dealing with Feeling Indignant (10 of Hearts)

    • Experiencing Gratitude (J of Hearts)

    • Video: How to Express Gratitude (Made for kids by kids)

    • Recovering from a Social Blunder (Q of Hearts)

    • Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome (K of Hearts)

    • Video: How to Apply Growth Mindset (Made for kids by kids)
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    Taking Action (Diamonds)

    • Video: How to be a Good Listener (Made for Kids by Kids)

    • Making Use of Your Time (A of Diamonds)

    • Contributing Your Share (2 of Diamonds)

    • Adapting to Changes (3 of Diamonds)

    • Resisting Peer Pressure (4 of Diamonds)

    • Taking Initiative (5 of Diamonds)

    • Facing Consequences (6 of Diamonds)

    • Standing Up (7 of Diamonds)

    • Showing Good Sportsmanship (8 of Diamonds)

    • Motivating Yourself (9 of Diamonds)

    • Video: How to Set SMART Goals (Made for kids by kids)

    • Avoiding Distractions (10 of Diamonds)

    • Video: How to Create a To-Do List (Made for Kids by Kids)

    • Navigating Vulnerability (J of Diamonds)

    • Taking Ownership (Q of Diamonds)

    • Using Flexible Thinking (K of Diamonds)
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    Social Awareness & Etiquette (Spades)

    • Video: How to Read Social Cues (Made for kids by kids)

    • Caring for Others' Feelings (A of Spades)

    • Picking Up on Social Norms (2 of Spades)

    • Seeing the Big Picture (3 of Spades)

    • Negotiating (4 of Spades)

    • Tuning into Others' Lives (5 of Spades)

    • Embracing Identities (6 of Spades)

    • Tolerating Decisions (7 of Spades)

    • Asking Before Taking (8 of Spades)

    • Showing Compassion (9 of Spades)

    • Video: How to Demonstrate Empathy (Made for kids by kids)

    • Reinforcing Boundaries (10 of Spades)

    • Saying "No" Politely (J of Spades)

    • Finding a Sense of Belonging (Q of Spades)

    • Dealing with Bullies (K of Spades)
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    Healthy & Smart Relationships (Clubs)

    • Video: How to be a Good Friend (Made for Kids by Kids)

    • Navigating Changing Friendships (A of Clubs)

    • Sharing Knowledge (2 of Clubs)

    • Seeking Help (3 of Clubs)

    • Video: How to Ask for Help (Made for kids by kids)

    • Understanding Constraints (4 of Clubs)

    • Interpreting Intentions (5 of Clubs)

    • Delivering Difficult Messages (6 of Clubs)

    • Cheering for Others (7 of Clubs)

    • Dealing with Frenemy (8 of Clubs)

    • Making Amends (9 of Clubs)

    • Video: How to Apologize (Made for kids by kids)

    • Facing Awkward Decisions (10 of Clubs)

    • Handling Gossips (J of Clubs)

    • Mediating Conflict (Q of Clubs)

    • Collaborating in Teams (K of Clubs)