![]() ![]() Which of the Thinkable powers are you activating right now?. Which UnthinkaBot has invaded our room?” or “I’m noticing that you are all giving each other space in the line. For instance, "Wait! I think there are UnthinkBots in the room right now! I asked everyone to line up for library, but I still see kids cruising around the room. TIP: Instead, describe the actions that are part of an UnthinkaBot’s powers and then encourage kids to explore which UnthinkaBots are near. NEVER say "You're being a Glassman" or "Stop being such a Rock Brain." After all, that's all you can handle!ĭON'T use UNTHINKABOT terms to describe the child or person. Let them know that it's best to take on only one or two at a time. TIP: Start by letting students know that YOU have your own UnthinkaBots team that you are working hard to manage with your Thinkable powers. Students are much more motivated when participating in their learning. Empower kids to figure out their own team of UnthinkaBots and Thinkables. The curriculum is written for kids who are 7-10 years old.ĭO remind students that we ALL have UnthinkaBots and Thinkables. ![]() pretend, then please do not use these materials. If your student does not easily understand real vs. So, it's critical that kids understand that they don't literally have a rock in their brains or a Brain Eater octopus lurking in their heads! Not all students understand the difference between the real and the pretend world. The lessons in the curriculum are really only helpful if kids understand that they can transform themselves into their own Superhero and take on their own adventures!ĭON'T use Superflex if students don't have a clear understanding of the difference between fantasy/pretend and reality.ĬONSIDER THIS: We are asking students to playfully use their imaginations to pretend imaginary creatures (UnthinkaBots and Thinkables) are in their brains. All of us have a Superflex that looks exactly like we do. Make sure to stress when reading the comic, that the image of the blonde Caucasian boy is what Aiden’s Superflex looks like. There are lots of other examples of different kids and what their Superflexes look like (see Posters, last page of Detective comic, etc.). Superflex Aiden in the comic book is just one example of a Superflex. We are all Superflexes – Superflex is Me and Superflex is You! People who skip teaching social observations often find themselves slipping into old habits of "telling" students what they need to focus on rather than supporting them in figuring out their own social goals.ĭO emphasize that Superflex isn't a comic book character. TIP: Many kids need to learn to socially observe, which is why we start with Social Detective. We know kids want to launch into learning about the UnthinkaBots and Thinkables but learning core Social Thinking concepts is a slow and deep learning process. TIP: We know kids love comics, so we introduce social observation and socially based problem solving in You Are a Social Detective! This will help you teach information starting with basic Social Thinking Vocabulary and concepts.ĭON'T rush to teaching about Superflex and the UnthinkaBots. If you’re new to using Detective/Superflex, this guide will hopefully help you teach using these tools with fidelity and compassion. ![]() As you read the DOs and DON'Ts that follow, see how many align with your own experiences. We also rely on educators, clinicians, and parents to test and critically evaluate the products that eventually make it into classrooms and clinics. We continue to rely on our clients, both considered neurodivergent and neurotypical, to help shape the way we teach and the materials we publish. Did you know that most of the characters were either co-developed, inspired, described, illustrated, and invented by neurodivergent clients and students over the years? In fact, a few years ago we asked neurodivergent kids to submit their ideas for Unthinkables/UnthinkaBots and they came up with over 500! You’ll find many of their amazing imaginary characters and their powers in the book, Social Town Citizens Discover 82 New Unthinkables for Superflex to Outsmart!Īs with all products within the Social Thinking Methodology, the Detective/Superflex series is a work in progress. We have enjoyed hearing from so many people around the world about their love of the Social Detective, Superflex, the Team of UnthinkaBots (previously called Unthinkables) and Thinkables. San Jose Clinic Services (all links open San Jose website).Social Academic Connection & Goal Writing.Self Regulation, Social Responsibility &.You Are a Social Detective!: Curriculum Guide + Storybook (2-book teaching set).You Are a Social Detective! Teaching Curriculum & Support Guide. ![]() Social Thinking Thinksheets for Tweens and Teens. ![]()
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