{"product_id":"are-you-working-hard-or-hardly-working-a-story-about-staying-on-task-until-the-work-is-done","title":"Are You Working Hard or Hardly Working?: A Story about Staying on Task Until the Work Is Done","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIsaac is a young kid who always - ALWAYS - puts fun first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter where he is or what he needs to do, Isaac doesn't want to waste time being bored. So instead of finishing a dull math worksheet, he watches a robot gobble up numbers. Instead of straightening up his room, he crams all his toys, dirty clothes, and games into a closet and declares all is clean! Instead of working on his tennis skills, he goofs around and creates a commotion on the court. Isaac is so busy looking to have fun, he forgets about his responsibilities and all the work he needs to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill it make any difference when a caring teacher introduces Isaac to four simple steps that can help him focus and finish his tasks? Or will Isaac keep making more work for himself by putting fun first?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the story, Isaac learns that if he can follow the steps to completing a task, he'll still have time for fun. First he needs to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e1. Identify what needs to get done.\u003cbr\u003e2. Give the task his full attention.\u003cbr\u003e3. Make sure the work is done the right way.\u003cbr\u003e4. Continue working until the job is complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amusing tale delivers a valuable message to kids about the importance of having a strong work ethic and maintaining a balance between work and fun. Tips for educators, counselors and parents are included to help teach this important skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAre You Working Hard or Hardly Working\u003c\/span\u003e is part of the popular \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eStepping Up Social Skills\u003c\/span\u003e book series, which is written for students in Grades K through 5 who are struggling with staying on task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHelp your children succeed by teaching them important skills such as impulse control, self-reliance, and completing a task with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eStepping Up Social Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ebook series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eBut I Need Your Help Now! - \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA story teaching how to get an adult's attention, and when it is okay to interrupt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eWhat's Your Choice? - \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA story about making the best choice, even when it's not fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eAre You Working Hard or Hardly Working? - \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA story about staying on task until the work is done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Bryan Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: 5 - 11 yrs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boys Town Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44528431169781,"sku":"9781944882884","price":140.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1177\/0902\/files\/untitled_a343ec00-7788-4460-83f2-3270ea8e73d9.png?v=1706598911","url":"https:\/\/www.mylittlej.com\/products\/are-you-working-hard-or-hardly-working-a-story-about-staying-on-task-until-the-work-is-done","provider":"My Little J","version":"1.0","type":"link"}