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Banish rude and insensitive comments at home and school by teaching kids in grades K through 6 how to use a social filter.

RJ is a youngster who always says what he thinks no matter how it sounds or makes others feel.RJ doesn't realize his words are wrong—he thinks he's just speaking the truth and offering feedback.

Throughout the story, RJ is taught how to analyze social situations before he speaks and to choose appropriate words to say, or none at all. With help from his parents, he discovers he doesn't have to verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said, the better!

To explain the abstract concept of using a social filter, best-selling author Julia Cook provides a creative, concrete solution. The illustrations and explanations provided will help all children learn the difference between words that you think and words that you say.

This storybook is the seventh in Julia Cook's book series, which teaches children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model® that has improved student behavior and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country. Many of the same techniques can also be found in the strategies that comprise Boys Town's Common Sense Parenting® program. Tips for parents and educators on how to effectively choose appropriate words to say, analyze social situations, think before you speak, and control impulses are included at the end of the picture book.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boys Town Press; First Edition, ed. (October 25, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 31 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1934490679
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1934490679
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.8 x 0.3 x 8.8 inches
Reviewer: marketa george
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: All Media Specialists neeeed this book
Review: As a former elementary school principal, I learned the importance of incorporating books that taught self awareness and social skills in my school. Julia Cook books helped to decrease discipline referrals by increasing respect and integrity amongst our students. So much so, now that I’ve founded my own school, these books are a staple at Keys Primary Academy as well🤗

Reviewer: H-Kay
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: This was a great book to help my son understand why he kept getting in trouble at school.

Reviewer: tawnya
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great lessons and the kids really enjoyed it
Review: As I was reading this I though… oh, this is too baby-ish for my second graders. Then while reading other parts I thought, they aren’t going to understand this.But to my surprise, I was wrong. EVERY SINGLE KID LOVED IT and we’re totally engaged. Even my “too cool for school” kids. I think this is because of how honest the kid in the book is.They refer to it often in normal, daily interactions and have made lots of connections. Would recommend it for grade levels K-3. Definitely grades 1-3. Maybe a bit much for kinders (but I’ve taught every grade level). I have some of the other books as well. Would love to get the whole collection at some point. My colleagues have even borrowed it. They loved it, as did their students. It also gives great examples of thoughts that pop in your head, and what you could say once you filter the thoughts. Loved that !!

Reviewer: V. Dean
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book for Teaching the Concept of Using Your "Social Filter"
Review: I am a school-based speech therapist (working with K-5) and I purchased this book to use with the students in my social skills group.Author Julia Cook is a teacher / school counselor turned author who now writes children's books to target behavior and social skills. "I Can't Believe You Said That" is a book targeting the idea of using one's "social filter". For those unfamiliar with the concept of a "social filter", this term refers to the idea that you should "think before you speak", rather than just blurting out whatever comes to mind.The main character is RJ (who also stars in other books by this author), and he has some real difficulty filtering out inappropriate messages. He calls his grandma out about having spots on her skin, points out a stranger's body odor at the store, voices a parent volunteer's weight gain, and lets his sister know what he thinks about her cooking. RJ doesn't understand why he gets in trouble when he says these things, since from his point of view he is just telling the truth. His parents sit him down and explain to him why some of his opinions and thoughts need to stay in his thinking bubble. They teach him that he needs to use his social filter to let only kind words through. RJ starts practicing using his social filter and is rewarded for doing so.The book beautifully illustrates how one needs to use their social filter to avoid hurting feelings. The story provides a great starting point to launch a discussion about this skill, and the bright and colorful pictures are engaging for students. This is a complex skill for a lot of kids, so I love having this story to go along with my lesson.Another great children's book for teaching the idea of a social filter is Being Frank by Donna W. Earnhardt.

Reviewer: brunilda
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Help my son
Review: Help my son understand to stop and think before he says anything

Reviewer: Heidi
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good message, good examples.
Review: The size of the letters are a little small sometimes, the content is really good, not many books talk about social filter, I liked the examples.

Reviewer: Chelle Tedrow
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: YES! Get this book if you teach or have kids
Review: It is just really good. Teachers, parents, friends all talk to RJ about what he says. Good and thought provoking; discussion started too. There is an activity book. Get that too. Elementary school counseling but could be adapted for middle school discussions about impulsivity and thinking ahead…

Reviewer: Drae0879
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Well written! Great for those kids with “no filter”
Review: I read this to my severe ADHD son. This book covers exactly what is going on in his life now. As he’s only 6, I had to explain a little bit more to him. Otherwise this book is GREAT for those kids with no filter!! It goes over the inside voice, the thought filter and the outside voice!! What is rude that will hurt feelings versus still saying things but in a way that was filtered so you do not hurt feelings!! Great purchase! The art is great. Well written!!

Reviewer: Widad
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Nice book to start a conversation about builying with little ones.

Reviewer: Mildred Perkins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The story is simple and the message is clear.

Reviewer: Melisandre L.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: My daughter has autism and this book has been an invaluable resource in teaching her to keep certain things inside her head (thinking bubble) and to use her "social filter" before she says anything. In fact, I would recommend this book for all children, not just those on the spectrum.

Reviewer: Lily
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Love this book! It's so hard to explain to kids what is and isn't appropriate to say to people. This book does a great job with that. As with all the "RJ" books, it does it in a humerus and entertaining manner. My kids love these books and it always starts good conversations.

Reviewer: Monica
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great book for kids on the spectrum. Its very clear in what it is trying to teach. I found the some of the others in the series are not a good fit for kids with autism. This one was lovely. Gets the message across without a ton of language and metaphors that these kids will have difficulty understanding.