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Social Detective & Superflex Series

Social Detective & Superflex Series

Strategies & activities to bolster social awareness, perspective taking & self-regulation

Award-winning social emotional learning resources

Supporting children ages 5-10+

Award-winning social emotional learning resources

 

Supporting children ages 5-10+

Discover the Social Detective & Superflex Series—more than 447,000 copies sold worldwide

If you’re looking for a highly engaging social emotional learning curriculum that teaches social observation, social awareness, perspective taking, flexible thinking, and self-regulation, you’ve come to the right place! Our award-winning Social Detective & Superflex Series is where to start to help children ages 5-10+ learn how to make sense of our complex social world and then figure out how to best navigate within it to meet their social goals.

 

Students first learn how to become Social Detectives who observe what’s going on around them, read social situations, and interpret clues. They then learn about flexible thinking and self-regulation through Superflex, our very popular motivational tool that empowers them to explore their social strengths and challenges and learn strategies for adapting more flexibly to social situations and taking control of their thinking to manage their challenges to meet their goals.


To help you teach your students foundational social emotional learning (SEL), we suggest our brand new You Are a Social Detective! Teaching Curriculum & Support Guide, an easy-to-use curriculum that fits into your current teaching day. It provides 10 fun, structured lesson plans and visual tools to support building students’ social attention, social interpretation, and self-awareness—the foundation for social emotional learning for everyone.


Explore below our award-winning print products, discounted product bundles, online training, and free stuff to supplement teaching the Social Detective & Superflex Series in your school, home, community, or clinic.

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New K-5 Social Detective Curriculum Teaching Example

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Classroom Teaching Example

In this short 10-minute video, Ann, a 3rd grade teacher, provides a real-life classroom example of how to teach Lesson #3: Clue Collector Club from our new You Are a Social Detective Teaching Curriculum & Support Guide. Watch Ann teach her students how Social Detectives use the situation (place + people + what’s happening) to collect clues and create their own social magnifying glass.

 

Help your students become Social Detectives with this easy-to-use curriculum that fits into your current teaching day.

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New K-5 Social Detective Curriculum Launch Party

Wath the recording of our new K-5 Social Detective Curriculum product launch. Michelle Garcia Winner, CEO of Social Thinking, joined fellow authors Dr. Pamela Crooke and Kari Zweber Palmer to introduce viewers to the new curriculum.

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Make Your Own Magnifying Glass

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Gather Clues Around You

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Best-Selling and Award-Winning Social Detective & Superflex Series

Start with Social Detective to build the foundation for social emotional learning

You Are a Social Detective! Explaining Social Thinking to Kids, 2nd Edition (Storybook)
You Are a Social Detective! Explaining Social Thinking to Kids, 2nd Edition (Storybook) Ages: 5-10+ A multiple award winner! The social world is a big, complicated place that requires us to constantly figure out hidden rules in situations to help us make sense of how we are all interpreting and responding to each other’s actions and reactions. Expanded and revised, this award-winning 2nd edition storybook provides an all-new structured approach to observation, illustrations that reflect a broader range of inclusion and diversity in characters, and lessons for deeper learning. Learn more
$29.99
You Are a Social Detective! Teaching Curriculum & Support Guide
You Are a Social Detective! Teaching Curriculum & Support Guide Ages: Adult You Are a Social Detective! Teaching Curriculum and Support Guide is just the tool you need to bring this important social emotional learning (SEL) into the classroom. Help your students become Social Detectives with this easy-to-use curriculum that fits into your current teaching day. This curriculum provides 10 structured lesson plans and visual tools to support building students’ social attention, social interpretation, and self-awareness—the foundation for social emotional learning for everyone. Learn more
$35.99
You Are a Social Detective!: Curriculum Guide + Storybook (2-book teaching set)
You Are a Social Detective!: Curriculum Guide + Storybook (2-book teaching set) Ages: 5-10+, Adult Bring social, emotional, and academic learning for children ages 5-10+ into your classroom—and save 10%! This bundle includes the award-winning storybook, You Are a Social Detective! 2nd Edition and its new companion Teaching Curriculum & Support Guide, an easy-to-use curriculum that fits into your current teaching day. The storybook introduces students to core social emotional learning (SEL) concepts, and the curriculum provides 10 fun, structured lesson plans and visual tools to support building students’ social attention, social interpretation, and self-awareness—the foundation for social emotional learning for everyone. Learn more
$59.99 $65.98

After setting the foundation, introduce the Superflex Curriculum to teach about self-regulation toward behavior change (save 10% on bundles)

Superflex… A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum Package (two-book set)
Superflex… A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum Package (two-book set) Ages: 7-10+ Kids around the world are having fun learning about their own super-strengths using the Superflex® Curriculum. Students learn how to become a flexible superhero through engaging and motivating activities. Often without realizing it, they develop flexible-thinking, perspective-taking, and self-regulation strategies. This two-book set comes with a storybook about how one Superflex (Aiden) takes on a group of imaginary creatures called UnthinkaBots (previously called Unthinkables), specifically Rock Brain. Kids learn that they too can become their own superhero and manage their own team of UnthinkaBots. The curriculum guide includes lessons, handouts, and visual tools to transform your classroom, clinic, or home into a Superflex Academy. Learn more
$59.99
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Get Started Bundle | Social Detective & Superflex Series
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Get Started Bundle | Social Detective & Superflex Series Ages: 5-10+ Introduce the Social Detective & Superflex series with these cornerstone products that teach children the basics of self-regulation while making social emotional learning fun! Begin with You Are a Social Detective! 2nd Edition storybook and the all-new You Are a Social Detective Teaching Curriculum & Support Guide, which encourage kids to observe the social world and introduce our core Social Thinking Vocabulary to help them learn more about social norms, perspective taking, and how our actions impact others. Move on to the Superflex Curriculum Package and get to know Superflex, our own personal self-regulation superhero, and the 14 original Unthinkables®. Also included are our Superflex Super Sticker Collection, Superflex Bingo, plus Superflex: My Hero Inside music CD! Learn more
$184.99 $204.94
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum All-in-One Bundle | Social Detective & Superflex Series
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum All-in-One Bundle | Social Detective & Superflex Series Ages: 5-10+ Jump into the world of Superflex® where students learn to become their own superheroes! Get the entire collection of Superflex products, featuring our powerpack of thirteen Superflex curriculum books, Superflex Bingo, Superflex Super Sticker Collection, the Thinkables & UnthinkaBots Double Deck, and Superflex: My Hero Inside music CD. Superflex lessons make learning about self-awareness, perspective taking and self-regulation fun. The concept of a social superhero and imaginary characters (Unthinkables/UnthinkaBots/Thinkables) were inspired by ideas from, and developed alongside, Neurodivergent students. The entire Superflex series is designed to empower all students (both neurotypicals and Neurodivergents) to boost their own inner “Superflex powers.” A good choice for both schools and clinics. Learn more
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Use these storybooks, games & visual supports in any order with your students after working through the Superflex Curriculum

Superflex and Focus Tron to the Rescue!
Superflex and Focus Tron to the Rescue! Ages: 7-10+ Meet the Thinkable® Focus Tron, who helps kids use their focusing powers to keep their brains connected to what they’re doing or what others are talking about. Focus Tron celebrates the positive power of redirecting one’s focus and using specific social emotional learning strategies to maintain focus and attention—including the downloadable, printable Distracter Shield “to block” attention-grabbing items in the classroom or at home and keep the UnthinkaBot Brain Eater at bay. Focus Tron is the follow-up companion to Superflex® takes on Brain Eater and the Team of Unthinkables (which should be read first) and is sold separately or in a bundle. Learn more
$24.99
Superflex Takes On Brain Eater and the Team of Unthinkables
Superflex Takes On Brain Eater and the Team of Unthinkables Ages: 7-10+ The Unthinkable or UnthinkaBot, Brain Eater uses attention-grabbing powers to distract Social Town citizens’ brains from focusing. Brain Eater can pull our attention away from what we are supposed to be doing, what others are talking about, or using our brains to focus on things at school or home. This award-winning storybook teaches social awareness strategies and provides tools that can help students learn organizational and planning skills to keep their minds tuned in. Teaching occurs through the lens of Superflex Aiden as he shares what he’s learning at the Superflex Academy with readers. Learn more
$28.99
Superflex and Kool Q. Cumber to the Rescue!
Superflex and Kool Q. Cumber to the Rescue! Ages: 7-10+ Problems come in all sizes and the Thinkable® Kool Q. Cumber is a helpful ally in teaching physical and mental strategies for not only recognizing different sizes of problems, but also strategies for keeping one’s “kool.” Kool Q. Cumber shows social learners how to think flexibly about problems and use The Five-Step Power Plan to manage the UnthinkaBot Glassman. This companion book to Superflex takes on Glassman and the Team of Unthinkables (officially changing Unthinkables to UnthinkaBots over the course of 2021-23) helps children compare and contrast the inner workings of their brains in tackling everyday social challenges related to problems and how to figure out the size of their reaction. Also sold in a bundle. Learn more
$24.99
Superflex Takes on Glassman and the Team of UnthinkaBots™, 2nd Edition
Superflex Takes on Glassman and the Team of UnthinkaBots™, 2nd Edition Ages: 7-10+ Revised edition with UnthinkaBot characters and important updates! The UnthinkaBot Glassman (aka Glassy) can be found in the brains of many Social Town citizens, both kids and adults alike. Glassman confuses people’s understanding that problems come in different sizes. And Glassman’s powers can get citizens to have big reactions when problems are small. In this revised edition of this popular illustrated storybook, readers follow Superflex Aiden as he takes on Glassman. Readers get a taste of lessons at the Superflex Academy and learn self-regulation strategies that help them match the size of their emotional reaction to the size of the problem. Learn more
$28.99
Superflex Takes On One-Sided Sid, Un-Wonderer and the Team of Unthinkables
Superflex Takes On One-Sided Sid, Un-Wonderer and the Team of Unthinkables Ages: 7-10+ Part of our Social Detective & Superflex® series, this award-winning storybook introduces the clever Unthinkable (or UnthinkaBot) duo, Un-Wonderer and One-Sided Sid. These two characters team up in this storybook to get Social Town citizens to only talk about themselves and not wonder about others. No problem! Superflex Aiden is there to take readers on a journey to the Superflex Academy where they learn about the positive power of social curiosity and discover strategies for thinking about others, asking questions by using people files, notice boredom alerts, use an Interest-O-Meter, and much more. Learn more
$28.99
Social Town Citizens Discover 82 New Unthinkables!
Social Town Citizens Discover 82 New Unthinkables! Ages: 7-10+ Meet 82 other Unthinkables—submitted by social learners from all over the world! This book rolls out the Very Cool Five-Step Power Plan, a teaching strategy to help students identify Unthinkables, select strategies, and use positive self-talk throughout the process. Also, meet some of the Thinkables®, characters who help social learners use their superflexible thinking strategies. Unthinkables and Thinkables are grouped by theme/category for easy reference and each entry includes the character’s name, characteristics, their powers, and strategies to manage or get help from a Thinkable. Learn more
$44.99
Superflex Bingo
Superflex Bingo Ages: 7-10+ New language & character updates! A FUN and FLEXIBLE game developed for children (ages 7–10+) who have been actively working with the You Are a Social Detective! 2nd Edition storybook and the Superflex® curriculum and are familiar with core Social Thinking Vocabulary. Unlike the “matching” format of traditional bingo games, Superflex® Bingo engages players in “thinking through the Bingo Board” to expand their social emotional learning. Players listen to and think through hundreds of different social situations to identify when Superflex is engaged, which of the 14 UnthinkaBots® are causing havoc, or which Social Thinking Vocabulary concept is being discussed. Includes 12 different themed card packs. Perfect for use in the classroom, clinic, or home. Learn more
$39.99
Thinkables & UnthinkaBots Double Deck, 3rd Edition
Thinkables & UnthinkaBots Double Deck, 3rd Edition Ages: 7-10+ New Edition! Super Updates, Changes & Additions. Imagine the fun possibilities with this visual teaching tool designed for ultimate flexibility and creativity in teaching and bolstering learning of the Superflex® curriculum and Social Thinking® concepts. These plastic-coated decks include 52 cards each with multiples of the updated UnthinkaBots (formerly Unthinkables), Thinkables, Social Detective, and Superflex characters with their images, names, and powers. Use a Thinkable card to say “good job,” use an UnthinkaBot card as a visual reminder to use Superflex strategies when an UnthinkaBot is lurking nearby, or invent a learning activity of your own to support curriculum lessons. The sky’s the limit! Learn more
$24.99
Superflex Super Sticker Collection: Thinkables & UnthinkaBots
Superflex Super Sticker Collection: Thinkables & UnthinkaBots Ages: 8-10 Who doesn’t love a sticker? And these aren’t just any stickers! Think of these as mini-supplemental teaching tools with a fun and humorous twist. We’ve created over 500 colorful stickers showing the Team of UnthinkaBots (formerly Unthinkables), the Team of Thinkables, and the idea that “Superflex is Me!” Perfect for use at home, at school, in the clinic, or on the go. These stickers can be used to support teaching from the Superflex Curriculum or any of the Thinkable or Unthinkable comics, games, or posters. Use the stickers to spark imagination for storytelling, writing prompts, or as a way to show students you noticed their efforts! Learn more
$21.99
Superflex: My Hero Inside (Music CD)
Superflex: My Hero Inside (Music CD) Ages: 7-10+ Grammy-winning songwriters Michael and Patty Silversher combine with lead singer, Nick Guzman, a Neurodivergent adult whose pitch perfect voice is featured on many of the tracks. Other talented performers bring these 13 upbeat social emotional learning songs alive. Kids light up listening to—and singing!—fun, catchy songs about the entertaining and empowering world of Superflex. Whether it’s training at the Superflex Academy, living in Social Town, developing “my hero inside,” or overcoming the Destroyer of Fun, listeners are sure to find their inner superhero through these great songs! Also available on Amazon and Apple Music. Preview the music and download the lyrics to help develop lesson plans to use with the music! Learn more
$16.99
Superflex and the Thinkables! (poster)
Superflex and the Thinkables! (poster) Ages: 7-10+ Use this engaging poster to empower kids to talk about the proactive powers and strategies of the 14 core Thinkables®! The whimsical imaginary characters on this poster represent flexible thinking, problem solving, and other practical strategies for managing the Unthinkables® (or UnthinkaBots). For example, Worry WiseWorm provides strategies for taking on worry (or Worry Wall). T-Flex gives kids tools for flexing their thinking and doing and helps to manage Rock Brain. This fun poster also shows a diverse set of Superflex superheroes, the14 Thinkables, their names, and the Unthinkable (or UnthinkaBot) each Thinkable character helps to manage. Learn more
$14.99
Superflex Takes On the Unthinkables! (poster)
Superflex Takes On the Unthinkables! (poster) Ages: 7-10+ Motivate kids to talk about how these 14 sneaky characters use their powers to get in the way of our flexible thinking and doing. The imaginary characters on this poster represent the most common challenges in thinking and doing that we ALL experience. For example, Worry Wall shows the common feeling of worry. Body Drifter represents how when we get distracted or don’t notice the group plan, our bodies can drift from the group, leaving others confused! These Unthinkables (UnthinkaBots) can work together to sabotage our flexible thinking and doing. It’s up to us to notice and then manage them! Learn more
$14.99
Superflex Posters 2-Pack
Superflex Posters 2-Pack Ages: 7-10+ Bring the entire core cast of Superflex® characters into your classroom, clinic, or home with these two laminated posters (18" x 24" each)! The 14 core Thinkables® represent flexible thinking, problem solving, and other practical strategies for managing the Unthinkables® (or UnthinkaBots). This poster also shows a diverse set of Superflex superheroes, the14 Thinkables, their names, and the Unthinkable (or UnthinkaBot) each Thinkable character helps to manage. Use the Unthinkables (or UnthinkaBots) poster to spark conversations about how these 14 sneaky characters use their powers to get in the way of our flexible thinking. Posters also sold separately. Learn more
$26.99 $29.98

On Demand Courses—Practical Strategies You Can Use Right Now

Part 1: Me in the Social World—It All Starts with Social Self-Awareness

Social Detective & Superflex

Part 1: Me in the Social World—It All Starts with Social Self-Awareness

Series Name: Social Detective, Superflex®, and Friends Take On Social Emotional Learning: Teaching the Concepts with Fidelity

In this first part of a two-part series, learn how to teach with fidelity the award-winning You are a Social Detective! and Superflex…A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum to boost social awareness and self-regulation. We explain the critical scope and sequencing required to teach these materials. Learn how to modify this curriculum for use with older social learners.
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Part 2: Using Social Competencies to Navigate in the Social World
Social Detective & Superflex

Part 2: Using Social Competencies to Navigate in the Social World

Series Name: Social Detective, Superflex®, and Friends Take On Social Emotional Learning: Teaching the Concepts with Fidelity

In this second part of a two-part series, you will learn how to teach with fidelity the award-winning You are a Social Detective! and Superflex…A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum to boost social awareness and self-regulation. We continue to explore many different social thinking strategies for navigating in the social world. Learn how to teach Superflex in the mainstream classroom, in-person, or online. Discover the dos and don’ts when using Social Thinking® teaching materials.

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Digital Products to Engage Your Social Learners Online

These best-selling digital products can be used to support your large group, small group, or tele-education—and are perfect for use on SMART Board, Google Classroom, or any other digital platform.

You Are A Social Detective 2nd Edition ebook
You Are a Social Detective! Explaining Social Thinking to Kids

 

This new digital storybook teaches from the social learner’s perspective about the power of observation, reading context, and interpreting clues before choosing how to respond in ways that meet their social goals. Kids will learn how to develop their own social detective skills.

 

Available digitally on Apple Books and Google Play.

 

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You Are A Social Detective Teaching Curriculum & Support Guide
You Are a Social Detective! Teaching Curriculum & Support Guide

 

Designed as a companion guide to teach the concepts explored in You Are a Social Detective! 2nd Edition more deeply, this curriculum provides 10 structured lesson plans and visual tools to support building students’ social attention, social interpretation, and self-awareness.

 

Available digitally on Apple Books and Google Play.

 

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Superflex and Kool Q. Cumber ebook
Superflex and Kool Q. Cumber to the Rescue!

 

Kids learn how to activate the Thinkable powers of Kool Q. Cumber to use proactive strategies for managing the UnthinkaBot, Glassman.

 

Available digitally on Apple Books and Google Play.

 

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Superflex takes on Glassman and the Team of UnthinkaBots
Superflex takes on Glassman and the Team of UnthinkaBots

 

Kids learn strategies from the Superflex Academy to figure out problems, the size of those problems, different reaction sizes, and tools such as self-talk, deep breathing, and other strategies to manage Glassman.

 

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The Social Thinking Methodology provides evidence-based strategies to help people ages four through adult develop their social competencies, flexible thinking & social problem solving to meet their own social goals and improve:



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