{"product_id":"summer-into-growth-a-social-richard-bass-9781958350522","title":"Summer into Growth a Social Emotional Learning Workbook for Tweens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Into Growth: A Social-Emotional Learning Workbook for Tweens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer is finally here. No homework. No alarm clocks. No schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut somewhere between the excitement of the last day of school and the first day back in September, a lot of tweens hit a wall. The boredom sets in. The friend drama starts. The screen time adds up. And before they know it, summer is almost over and it felt like it just... happened to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Into Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e was created to change that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by special education teacher and bestselling author Richard Bass, this 35-exercise workbook gives kids ages 9 to 12 the tools to make their summer genuinely meaningful, not just busy. Rooted in the five core social-emotional learning competencies and built specifically for the tween mind, every activity is honest, engaging, and designed to feel nothing like schoolwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the workbook, tweens will explore: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1: Know Yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Who are you when the school year stops defining your days? Exercises cover summer identity, values, energy levels, and setting a vision for who they want to be by September.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2: Take Charge.\u003c\/strong\u003e How to set goals that actually stick, beat boredom without screens, and form one lasting habit using a simple 4-week tracker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3: Look Around.\u003c\/strong\u003e Understanding that not every summer looks the same, practicing real empathy, and learning how to include everyone around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4: Your People.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping friendships strong, handling drama, navigating more family time, and resolving conflict calmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5: Smart Choices.\u003c\/strong\u003e A simple decision checklist tweens can use all summer long, resisting peer pressure, and getting ready for what comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis workbook is perfect for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTweens ages 9 to 12 who want a summer with more purpose. Kids who struggle with boredom, screen time, or too much unstructured time. Parents looking for a meaningful alternative to another month of scrolling. Homeschool families, summer programs, camps, and school counselors preparing students for the transition to a new grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a journal. It is not a therapy workbook. And it is definitely not homework. Every exercise uses a mix of fill-in tables, checklists, reflection prompts, and writing spaces that keep tweens engaged without overwhelming them. The tone is direct, warm, and fun because Richard Bass has spent years working with kids this age and knows exactly how to talk to them without losing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the best summers are the ones that actually change you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Bass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958350524\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958350522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e RBG Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Richard Bass","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743262290175,"sku":"9781958350522","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/summer-into-growth-a-social-richard-bass-9781958350522","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}