"Zach has set a goal for himself--to get across the tricky trapeze rings on the playground. Every time he tries, he falls off before making it to the end. But with encouragement from his best friend Sonya and positive self-talk, Zach makes a plan to achieve his goal, adapts his plan along the way, and perseveres to the end. Zach feels so great about his success that he writes down the steps he used so he can repeat them next time he faces a tough challenge. Zach Rules Series Zach struggles with social issues like getting along, handling frustrations, making mistakes, and other everyday problems typical of young kids. Each book in the Zach Rules series presents a single, simple storyline involving one such problem. As each story develops, Zach and readers learn straightforward tools for coping with their struggles and building stronger relationships now and in the future"-- Provided by publisher.

"Book for kids about setting goals and persevering. Zach wants to cross the trapeze rings on the playground, but he falls every time. With encouragement and positive self-talk, Zach learns a three-step process for achieving his goals. Includes a section for adults and a reproducible goal-setting tool"-- Provided by publisher.