Goat Gets in Trouble is a story about a young goat who has been getting in trouble at school. On the way home one day, Goat meets a wise older mentor who teaches him a powerful skill for managing his behavior: putting himself in others' shoes. Armed with this skill, Goat is better able to handle his emotions and respond gently to others.
This storybook is ideal for kids who struggle with emotion and behavior management, whether due to adjustment issues, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), ADHD, or other challenges.
Suggested UsesNormalizing: Use this story to normalize the experience of losing control of emotions and getting in trouble.
Perspective-taking: Teach your clients how to take another’s perspective in order to understand how it feels when they mistreat others.
