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Activity Books. . . . . . . . . . . 3, 5 - 6, 13, 17,
19 - 21, 23 - 27, 32-34
ADHD/Autism . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 12, 32, 39 Aggression/Anger . . . . 30, 31, 35, 38, 39
Anxiety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 35
At-Risk Children. . . . . . 8, 9, 14, 15, 35, 36
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 -21, 39, 40, 41, 42 Before and After School. . . . . . . . . . 24, 25
Behavior. . . . . . . . . 7 - 9, 36, 32-34, 38, 40
Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 32, 37
Bullying . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 16, 17, 18, 33, 34
Character Development. . . . . . 28, 29, 35
Classroom Management . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Cliques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 31, 33, 35
Communication . . . . . . 19, 20, 21, 32, 36
Consequences/Discipline . . . . 9, 14, 38, 39
Dating Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37
Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 35
Difficult Children. . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9, 38-41
Drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Eating Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 11, 23
Emotions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 33, 35, 38
Ebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Executive Function. . . . . . . 5, 6, 15, 29,35
Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Friendship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 33, 37
Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 12, 19, 20, 21, 15 Grief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . 8, 11, 14, 25, 35, 38
Impulse Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 19
Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lesson Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 19-21, 23, 29 Life Skills. . . . . . . . . . 3-5, 19-21, 27, 29, 33
Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 35
Motivation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6, 11, 29, 35
Parenting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 38-42
Peer Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 33, 37
Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20, 21, 23, 42
Relationships. . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 36, 37-41
Sexual Abuse/Harassment. . . . . . . 14, 17,
18, 36, 37
Sleep Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 42
Social Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 32, 37
Social Skills. . . . 3, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, 19-27, 42
Special Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 26
Spanish Products . . . . . . 19, 20, 23, 39-42
Sportsmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Stealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Stress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 35, 36, 34
Study Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Suicide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Teasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 33
Texting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 18, 37
Toilet Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Values/Virtues . . . . . . 6, 28, 29, 33, 35-37
Video (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 14-18, 28, 29,
31, 36, 38, 40
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Is There an App for That?
GRADES K-5
Bryan Smith
Imagine Hailey’s surprise when she wakes up
to find her boring old bathroom mirror is covered in Magic Apps! The apps promise to make
her taller, faster, smarter, and so much more!
What harm is there in trying them? The apps
only last one day, and surely this will solve all of
her problems, right?!
Join Hailey on her comical adventures as she
tries app after app, trying to be someone she just
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others isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Hailey learns,
with help from her mom and friends, that she
has so much to offer just by being herself. And
that to truly be happy, she needs to look within
herself instead of relying on others. 32 pgs.
Is There n App for That? Activity Guide
GRADES K-5
This companion to the Is There an App
for That? picture book offers 20 classroom
activities designed to teach and reinforce the
skill of “Accepting Self.” Use the activities to
teach students the difference between doing
what’s right, even when it’s difficult, and going
along with negative peer pressure just to fit in.
Activities that support Common Core learning
initiatives are identified.
Ideal for school counselors and educators.
Activities include step-by-step instructions,
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Everyone’s Talking
GRADES 5-10
Cindi Dodd, MEd
Revitalize class meetings or advisement periods with read-aloud short stories about teens with
social dilemmas to solve. Each story has discussion questions to encourage teens to talk it out and
offer problem-solving ideas for their fictional counterparts. Topics are varied and include relating
with peers, interacting with adults and authority figures, using social media, and recognizing bullying.
Stories were created by a middle school counselor based on true scenarios. Each situation offers an
applicable social skill from the Boys Town Education Model® to learn and practice. Teens will gain skills
they need to make better decisions in future interactions. Educators will build positive relationships, engaging teens in topics they easily relate to while guiding their conversations. The activities are appropriate for
use in the classroom, during homeroom advisement period, in detention programs or for universal (Tier 1)
or targeted (Tier 2) positive behavior support interventions.
Tips for conducting positive and respectful class meetings
are included. A CD provides printable worksheets, discussion
questions, and social skills posters. 59 pgs.
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Making an Apology
1 . role-play how you would apologize to Lindsey using the
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hard thing to do? What would you do if she did not accept
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SectIon 5
Standing Up
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STORy 5: burn
It was the weekend… FINALLy! the best
time of the week for Missy Colliers and
her friends . Weekends meant movies and
dances and parties . they meant sleeping
in and forgetting school until Sunday night
when Mom asked about homework .
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junk food . they stopped by the movie
kiosk and got a copy of “the Vampire’s
revenge” so everything was ready for 7
o’clock .
It was a Friday night in october and all
the “popular” kids were meeting up at
Missy’s house for pizza and the latest
vampire movie . there was no football
game so everyone was coming and Missy
could hardly wait .
this was the first time Missy had been
able to have all her boy and girl friends
over and she was excited . Never in her life
had she had so many friends . In fact, in
all the other years of school, it had been
only Missy, tara, and rachel, the three
amigos . Best friends forever . Eighth grade
had changed that, and suddenly Missy was
accepted into this new group of kids who
called themselves “Popular People .” It
was a group that didn’t include tara and
rachel .
Missy and her mom cleaned the basement
family room and shopped for lots of good
It had been hard leaving old friends behind .
But the excitement of being part of “the”
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But It’s Not My Fault
Available March
GRADES K-6
Julia Cook
My name is Norman David Edwards… but everybody calls me “Noodle.” Sometimes things happen to
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Poor Noodle. Things just don’t seem to be going his way. But it’s not his fault!
Award-winning author Julia Cook’s newest title, the first in the new Responsible Me! series, follows
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Mary Gold got in his airspace and hit his arm with her head…
Luckily, Noodle’s mom is there to teach him about the importance of accepting responsibility.
Join Noodle on his journey as he learns not to blame others or try to find fault; but instead practices
accepting responsibility, and turns his very rough day into a very good NEW day! 32 pgs.
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Gas Happens!
What to Do When It Happens to You
GRADES K-6
Julia Cook
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“My name is Gus… but most people call me “GAS.” I wish it was because I could run really fast, but it’s
not… and I don’t.”
As educators and parents, we’ve
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variety of snickers, giggles, and negative comments ensue. But did you
know that everyone and every living
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so common, why do we struggle with
teaching children how to respond appropriately when it happens?
Join Gus as he and his classmates
learn the brief biology lesson behind
why we all pass gas, and the right
way to handle it when it happens in
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Common Sense
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Ray Burke, PhD, Ron Herron,
Bridget A. Barnes, MS
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Bridget A. Barnes, MS, Steven M. York, MHD
This updated edition shows you how to
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provide many clear examples, and give
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Spacing Out!
Discovering the Importance of Completing Tasks
GRADES K-5
Stephie McCumbee
Hunter Lane loves to read about space,
draw pictures about space, and daydream
about being an astronaut soaring through
the atmosphere! Unfortunately for Hunter,
his daydreams are interfering with his ability
to get his work done in class. With help from
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Spacing Out! Activity Guide
Lessons for Common Core and
Social Skill Development
GRADES K-5
Designed to accompany the Spacing Out!
picture book, the activities in this book support
Common Core and social skill development. It
can be used with individuals, small groups, and
large groups to practice setting goals, completing tasks, identifying things to work on, and
celebrating success. More than 20 activities, plus
behavior-management tools such as form letters
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Educators will appreciate the easy-to-use
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The Power of Bystanders
GRADES 3–8
Willie Bohanon & Friends Learn to Handle Bullying Like a B.O.S.S.
Kip Jones
When Blaine Kiffen moves to town, Willie’s longtime
friend Stewart becomes his target. Willie and his friends see
Blaine’s teasing go from harmless to cruel. But what can
they do?
Fortunately, adults, such as
attentive custodian Mr. Daryl,
concerned guidance counselor Mr. Jones, and involved
Principal Hammontree, know
just what to say to help the
boys understand their power as
bystanders.
In this second story in the
Urban Character Education series, written for
educators, parents,
and readers in
grades 3-8, author
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see how bystanders
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The Power of Self-D
GRADES 3-7
Willie Bohanon & Friends Learn the Power of
Self-Determination
Kip Jones
This comic-book style children’s book reveals
the importance of working hard, having goals,
learning self-reliance, and being determined.
It’s the first book in the author’s Urban Character Education series. 32 pgs.
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13 & Counting: Does a Hamburger Really Have to Be Round?
GRADES 5–12
Tamara Zentic, MS
Experts have told us for years that the effects of low self-esteem can be debilitating for youth.
This second book in the 13 & Counting series provides educators with 22 strategies and lessons that
incorporate Boys Town Social Skills to help students deal with the difficult topic of low self-esteem. These
lessons invite and encourage the use of Executive Function processes as part of the students’ learning
experience.
Use the easy-to-implement strategies to help improve self-esteem and foster healthy identity perspectives. The lessons give youth the opportunity to explore their values, beliefs, and ways of thinking.
Furthermore, the lessons incorporate the use of technology, through various devices, to better
engage and motivate students in the digital age. Flipped classroom suggestions are provided.
Approx. 84 pgs.
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13 & Counting: Be the Difference!
Be The Difference!
6.
Ask students if they like being different. (They will say yes at this point.) Then ask them why
they make fun of others and bully people because they are different.
7.
Explain to students that if they like being different, they should tolerate differences in others.
Show the steps of the skill of “Tolerating Differences in Others”:
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8.
Play the Beatles’ song, “Let It Be,” for the class. After listening to the song, tell the students,
“Learn to be okay with you enough that you can let someone else have the freedom to be
different from you!”
9.
Introduce the “Let It Be” board (the butcher paper you have laminated). Explain to students
that the board will be run like a Twitter. As part of their grade, each student will be required
to “tweet” something once a week by writing a comment on how they can be appreciative of
differences in other people. Have students use Twitter language and symbols, and have them
use their Twitter ID name so you can track their messages each week without other students
knowing who wrote a comment. (Or use whatever method will make it easier for you to
monitor the board comments.) The board will serve as a constant visual reminder of how
students think they can be appreciative of differences in other people.
10.
Be sure to let students know that they will receive the actual grades they earned on their
quizzes you returned earlier.
When the students put all their things in one pile at the beginning
of the activity, make sure they are separated enough so that
their owners can easily find them later.
being the difference
W
hen students understand their own value
and understand the value of
others, a platform is created from which students can
begin to respond to bullying and
take appropriate action based
on a more solid level of security
and confidence. this is where
students can find their voice and
change can start to occur.
Concepts Explored in Section 4:
 Responding to Bullying
 Strategies for Appropriately
Taking a Stand
 Taking Action
Most students care about the feelings of
others and are anxious to help when a problem
arises. Giving them strategies to take action
brings satisfaction, accomplishment, and
control in their periodically out-of-control
and ever-changing world. They can begin to
see and believe that their actions CAN make a
difference that matters. They see hope.
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GRADES 7-12
Tamara Zentic, MS
a. Think about how you are similar to and different from the other person.
b. Emphasize the shared interests/activities you have with the other person.
c. Express appreciation and respect for the other person.
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Add a powerful new weapon to your antibullying efforts. The lessons in this book
do more than help students learn how to handle bullying, teasing, and other difficult
social interactions. They also strengthen executive functioning. Students learn how to
build better friendships, become more socially mature, and discover who they really
are while exploring concepts such as tolerance, inclusion, and self-confidence.
Tips to help you get the most out of each lesson and ideas on how to flip your classroom make 13 & Counting your best, most complete, bullying-prevention resource.
104 pgs.
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GRIT & Bear It!
and Activity Guide
GRADES 5-10
Tamara Zentic, MS
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Written for middle and high school
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people push past adversity and stay
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teach character and promote executive functioning!
Book (32 pgs)
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Priscilla & the Perfect Storm
GRADES K-6
Stephie McCumbee
Priscilla the perfectionist expects to be absolutely spot-on at everything. But when she’s not
(which is always!), she makes herself and everyone
around her miserable.
Young readers will be riveted by Priscilla’s antics
– the screaming, the crying, and the procrastinating. But they’ll also learn important life lessons
about dealing with disappointment and coping
with frustration.
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Attention Games for the Classroom
GRADES K-6
GRADES K-6
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Attention Games
GRADES K-6
Susan Ragsdale, Ann Saylor
Beverly Tignor, PhD
Barbara Sher
This book’s 150 creative activities for
elementary-age children give them practice in
life-affirming skills as they consider important
concepts, such as teamwork and cooperation,
friendly social interaction, problem solving,
responsibility, diversity, and more. Includes group
size requirements, notes on safety, and thoughtprovoking discussion questions. 171 pgs.
Games in this book strengthen the attention
and executive functions of the brain as they relate
to classroom and everyday learning. Teachers
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sustained attention, continuous performance,
selective attention, working memory, rule learning,
cognitive flexibility, sequential planning, and much
more. 81 pgs.
This book is filled with interesting and childtested activities that can help children of all ages
become better at focusing and paying attention.
These upbeat activities can enhance a child’s
intelligence, boost confidence, and increase his
or her ability to concentrate on one thing for long
periods. 184 pgs.
Let’s Make Friends! Card Game
What Should Miranda Do?
GRADES 3-6
GRADES 3-6
Max Nass, LMHC, Marcia Nass, MS
Susan DeBell, PhD
A fun-filled card game that teaches
children how to develop relationships with
peers in which they feel liked, respected,
and valued. Each card gives a relationship
scenario related to making, helping, choosing, or becoming a friend
and asks the player what he or she
would do. 72 cards.
In this easy-to-play and entertaining game,
players help Miranda Peabody handle tricky
social situations and solve problems that any
child can relate to. Approximately 80 different
scenarios challenge kids to choose the best
solution and then explain or demonstrate a
related social skill. Play in teams or
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Focus
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GRADES 1-12
Franklin Learning Systems
Three decks of “Task” cards with varied levels
of difficulty describe tasks that players have to
complete in order to earn tokens. A player can
choose to do a task without distractions and win
one token or do a task with distractions and win
two tokens. This game helps young people practice the skill of staying focused, even if distracted.
Use the “easy” deck for grades 1-5, the “regular”
deck for grades 6-8, and the “challenge” deck for
high school.
Hidden Rules Card Game
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GRADES K-6
Blunders: We Make Learning Manners Fun!
GRADES K-8
Award-winning interactive board game that has
kids 5 and up helping Becky, Bobby, Brenda, and
Billy Blunder move through “Blunderville,” learning nicer manners and social skills to make more
friends, do better in school, and get invited to the
Mannerlys’ annual pool party extravaganza.
Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD
This entertaining card game will help children
ages 6-12 learn and practice 40 hidden rules, or
unwritten social behaviors and social skills that
people are expected to know without ever being
taught, such as acknowledging others’ personal
space, speaking in an appropriate voice tone, and
paying attention to body language. For 2-8 players.
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BEHAVIOR DIFFICULTIES IN SCHOOL
How to Reach and
Teach Children with
Challenging Behavior
Managing Challenging
Behaviors in Schools
Research-Based Strategies That Work
GRADES K-12
GRADES K-8
Kathleen Lane, Holly Menzies, Allison Bruhn,
Mary Crnobori
Kaye Otten, Jodie Tuttle
This book is filled with downto-earth advice, ready-to-use
forms, troubleshooting tips,
recommended resources, and
teacher-tested strategies. Includes research-backed support
for educators, instructions for
creating and implementing an
effective behavior-management
program in classrooms, guidelines for developing engaging
lessons and activities that teach
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positive behavior, and advice for
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and emotions. 307 pgs.
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This book provides tested, easy-to-implement strategies for preventing problem behavior in the classroom. Teachers and other
school-based professionals are given specific
steps to develop effective classroom rules and
routines, plan suitably challenging instruction, and promote student engagement and
motivation. The book offers clear-cut instructions for implementing behavioral contracts,
self-monitoring, and functional assessmentbased interventions. Special features include
more than a dozen reproducible checklists,
self-assessment tools, and planning forms.
255 pgs.
Drop-Out Prevention DVD Series
GRADES 7-12
This four-part video series follows the stories of a group of high school students
who battle the kinds of problems that often lead to dropping out of school –
peer pressure, drug use, academic struggles, and family stressors like poverty,
illness, unemployment, and substance abuse. Using true-to-life situations, the
dramatizations show how making good decisions, setting goals, establishing
healthy relationships, and using available school and community resources to
deal with family problems can help teens stay in school and
graduate. Teens learn to think through the short- and longterm consequences of their actions and decisions.
The four programs can be presented as an ongoing
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Innovative Strategies for
Unlocking Difficult Children
Innovative Strategies for
Unlocking Difficult Adolescents
GRADES K-6
GRADES 7-12
Robert P. Bowman, PhD, et al.
Robert P. Bowman, PhD, et al.
Children who are considered difficult can refuse to complete social or
educational tasks, complain of being
misunderstood or unappreciated, be
argumentative, pessimistic, sullen,
or withdrawn, criticize or disrespect
authority, resent others, or display
verbal or physical defiance. Use the
ideas and activities in this book to
reach the gossips, class clowns, truth
benders, teasers, day dreamers, and
game players. 176 pgs.
Students who are attention seeking, manipulative, aggressive, or apathetic present frustrating behavioral
challenges to educators. This book
contains ready-to-use strategies
and activities for reaching, helping,
and unlocking the potential of such
difficult students. Insights into home
issues and other underlying causes
of behavior as well as ideas for managing the “difficult” classroom are
included. 142 pgs.
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Impulse Control
GRADES 1-5
Tonia Caselman, PhD
More than 120 lessons and reproducible worksheets help children
learn how to “be the boss” over their
impulses by being more reflective,
looking ahead, and considering consequences. Activities can be implemented by teachers, school counselors,
social workers, and psychologists with
individuals or groups. Children learn
to recognize and manage feelings, use
patience and tolerance, solve problems, and use impulse control with
peers. 120 pgs.
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Impulse Control
GRADES 6-8
Tonia Caselman, PhD,
Joshua Cantwell, MSW
More than 130 lessons address
areas affected by impulsivity, such as
emotions, relationships, academics,
problem solving, and social skills.
Activities teach students how to
anticipate consequences, practice
good listening skills, use patience
and tolerance, be the “boss” of
their impulses, use impulse control
with peers, and manage anger and
anxiety. Reproducible worksheets.
120 pgs.
BEHAVIOR DIFFICULTIES IN SCHOOL
Well-Managed
Schools
Safe and Healthy
Secondary
Schools
GRADES K-12
Michele Hensley,
MS, Walter Powell,
Susan Lamke, MS,
Scott Hartman, MS
Learn how
to overhaul or
enhance the
social climate
and build a
true “community” in
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your school. The
authors describe the Boys Town Education
Model®, a school-based intervention strategy that emphasizes behavior-management
practices, relationship-building techniques,
and social skills instruction. It offers you the
structure and strategies needed to reduce disruptive behaviors and empower students with
self-management skills. 231 pgs.
School
Administrator’s
Resource Guide
GRADES 7-12
GRADES K-12
Susan Lamke, MS,
Denise Pratt, MS,
and Stan Graeve, MA
Teach techniques and skill
strategies to
counteract the
disrespect, apathy,
and aggression
too many students
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display in school
today. True-to-life
stories explain how to create collaborative and
cooperative learning communities. Learn how to
forge relationships with alienated and disconnected students, how to lessen risks by eliminating
“unowned” areas, and how to teach students to
handle problems logically rather than recklessly.
220 pgs.
Denise Pratt, MS,
Jo C. Dillon,
Midge Odermann
Mougey, EdD
This
guidebook helps
administrators
implement a
schoolwide
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behaviormanagement
program. Checklists and surveys gather critical
data and help schools set goals. Full-scale
implementation strategies include ideas for
setting up a schedule to teach school rules,
procedures, and skills, and incorporating skillfocused behavioral consequences into office
referrals, detentions, and in-school suspensions.
Reproducible PDFs on a CD. 115 pgs.
Bring the Boys Town Education Model® to Your School.
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ADMINISTRATIVE INTERVENTION® | WELL-MANAGED SCHOOLS | SPECIALIZED CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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Behavior Solutions for the
Inclusive Classroom
GRADES K-8
Beth Aune OTR/L, Beth Burt, Peter Gennaro
As inclusion becomes the norm in
general education classes, teachers are faced with behaviors they
have never seen before and don’t
know how to address. This book
illuminates the possible causes and
provides solutions. Teachers can
look up behaviors such as hand flapping, hiding or running away when
upset, “shutting down,” excessive
laughing or talking, little or no eye
contact, covering ears, and many
more. 151 pgs.
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More Behavior Solutions In
and Beyond the Inclusive
Classroom
GRADES K-8
Beth Aune OTR/L, Beth Burt,
Peter Gennaro
Expands the focus on behavior
solutions beyond the classroom to all areas of the school
environment (hallways, cafeteria,
playground, etc.). Helps educators figure out how to address unusual behavior in PE, art, music,
computer lab, the library, passing
periods, and when riding the bus.
110 pgs.
Positive Behavior for Everyone
GRADES K-5
Amy R. Murray, MEd
It is difficult for learning to take place
in a classroom when misbehavior is
occurring. Focusing more on teaching,
encouraging, and sustaining positive behaviors can vastly reduce the
amount of effort used when dealing
with children’s misbehaviors. This book
shows you how to encourage positive
behavior by simply changing the way
you respond to misbehavior. It also
contains lessons for teachers, small
group guidance sessions for counselors,
and additional interventions for those
extremely difficult students. 144 pgs.
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Preventing Challenging Behavior
in Your Classroom
GRADES K-12
Matt Tincani, PhD
This book focuses on practical
strategies to prevent and reduce behavior problems and enhance student
learning. Includes discussion on the
myths and facts of effective classroom
management, and describes PBS interventions from peer-reviewed research.
Real world examples are provided in
conjunction with recommendations to
enhance teachers’ understanding and
implementation of PBS. 155 pgs.
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DECISION MAKING/LEADERSHIP
A Piece of the Puzzle
Teen
ResiliencyBuilding
Workbook
Eight Traits of a Quality
Teammate GRADES 9-ADULT
Kevin Kush, MA
GRADES 7-12
John J. Liptak, EdD,
Ester R. A. Leutenberg
Empower teens
with the skills they
need to effectively
manage life’s
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challenges. This
workbook features
self-assessments, journaling activities, and
handouts to help young people measure their
sense of self-control and optimism. All of the
exercises are designed to improve a teen’s ability
to bounce back from loss or disappointment.
Ideal for educators, psychologists, and
counselors. 122 pgs.
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Building Resiliency
Each of this book’s eight research-based
topics has 4-5 sessions designed to help
students develop traits that promote
resilient behaviors. Topics include goal
setting, problem solving, communicating
feelings, managing stress, having a positive
outlook, and more. Includes CD, 224 pgs.
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The 6 Most Important Decisions
You’ll Ever Make
GRADES 7-12
Sean Covey
Academic stress, dating drama, addictions, peer pressure – the choices teens
make while navigating these challenges
can make or break their futures. Using real
stories, inspiring quotes, and fun quizzes,
this innovative book will help teens not
only survive but thrive during their teen
years and beyond. 319 pgs.
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The 6 Most Important
Decisions You’ll Ever Make
Personal Workbook GRADES 7-12
The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective Teens GRADES 7-12
Sean Covey
A book that energizes teens to look
at tough issues and the life-changing
decisions they face. This guide helps
teens improve self-image, build
friendships, resist peer pressure, get
along with their parents, achieve
their goals, and much more. Filled
with cartoons, incredible stories, and
clever ideas. 266 pgs.
This workbook is filled with
new material, gripping stories,
interactive exercises, and thoughtprovoking conversation starters
that will get teens thinking seriously
about the future – guideposts to a
successful, productive, and moral
adulthood. 224 pgs.
Sean Covey
Guys, Let’s
Keep It Real!
Little Sisters,
Listen Up!
GRADES 6-12
GRADES 6-12
Farrell Artis
This book asks
African-American
boys: “Do you have a
plan for reaching your
goals? Are you building relationships that
will help you? Topics
include racism, poverty,
loneliness, love, pain
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and pleasure, pressure, faith, and purpose. Readers are asked to
reflect on questions and write their answers on
journal-format pages. 172 pgs.
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GRADES 2-6
Karen Griffith, PhD
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How well do the members
of your educational team or
learning community work
together? Are you a smooth,
well-oiled machine or a
fractured collection of init-for-yourself individuals?
In a straightforward, noexcuses style, author and
coach Kevin Kush outlines
eight traits that can turn
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any group or organization into
a cohesive, high-performing team. Learn how selfless behavior, respect, resiliency, adaptability, feedback, energy, accountability, and a “we before me” attitude can lead to greater
productivity and success. Ideal for anyone who is a member
or leader of a project team, work group, or task force. 92 pgs.
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The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective Teens
Personal Workbook
GRADES 7-12
Sean Covey
Thought-provoking exercises
that help teens learn habits such
as being proactive, putting first
things first, and renewing themselves physically, emotionally,
mentally, and spiritually. 216 pgs.
The Garden in My Mind
Growing Through Positive
Choices GRADES K-6
Ruby Asugha, MA, MM
Author Ruby Asugha
knows firsthand the
daily perils and pressures
young, urban girls face.
Girls are asked to reflect
on a number of questions
and write down their
thoughts on journal-format pages. Topics include
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dealing with poverty
and racism, finding good role models, delaying
immediate gratification for long-term gain, and
persevering to get an education. 138 pgs.
Stephie McCumbee
With help from her
mom, her teacher, and
a new friend, Maci
learns the importance of
ignoring distractions and
making positive choices
by growing a garden in
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pen and give their full
attention to the tasks they're working on. 40 pgs.
(See page 27 for Activity Guide.)
STUDY SKILLS/SCHOOL SUCCESS
Smart Guidance CD
Interactive Topic-Based Lessons for
Digital White Boards and Computers
Smart Guidance 2 CD
GRADES 3-8
Energize and engage your students
with these innovative “SMART” Guidance lessons. Ten ready-to-use interactive
lessons can be implemented with classes,
small groups, or with individuals. The
topic-based lessons can be used on digitized white boards and computers, and
includes lessons on bullying, sportsmanship, problem solving, goal setting, friendship, self-confidence, and homework.
Includes a facilitator’s lesson plan guide
and follow-up reproducibles. Windows
and MAC compatible.
Multi-Topic Lessons for Digital
White Boards and Computers
GRADES 2-6
This second CD has 10 new
topic-based lessons that include
managing anger, peer pressure,
procrastinating, setting boundaries,
being positive, and others. The CD
also includes a facilitator’s lesson
plan guide and follow-up reproducibles.
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Teen Stress Workbook
Effective Study Strategies
for Every Classroom
GRADES 7-12
Ester A. Leutenberg, John J. Liptak, EdD
GRADES 7-12
This workbook helps teens examine
the sources of stress in their lives, know
the emotional, behavioral, and physical
signs of stress, identify ways to build
resiliency, and build coping skills. Can
be used independently or as part of an
integrated curriculum. All handouts and
materials are reproducible. 120 pgs.
Jeanne R. Mach, et al.
This practical guide to study skills
instruction offers 29 complete lesson
plans that can help you teach your
students how to learn and improve
their academic performance. Lessons
cover the key strategies of note taking,
summarizing, using research tools
(including the Internet), and test taking.
All lesson plans are teacher-tested,
user-friendly, and broad-based, with
enjoyable learning activities. Includes CD
with reproducible worksheets and other
support materials. 280 pgs.
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Strategies for Motivation
Motivation Workbook
Grab Bag Guidance
Study Skills Fun
GRADES 7-12
GRADES 7-12
GRADES 5-9
Marianne B. Vandawalker
This game kit includes 95 classroom
and small-group activities that promote
positive study habits, including good
listening, organizational skills, positive work habits, and goal setting. As
students become involved in the motivating activities, they are acquiring the
skills necessary for academic achievement. CD has reproducible activity
sheets and game cards. 72 pgs.
Nancy Day, OT Reg.
Carol Butler, MS Ed, RN, Ester R.A. Leutenberg
Becky Kirby
Included are reproducible
worksheets (also on CD) and
instructions for leading teens in
activities and discussions. Topics
include learning new ways to
encourage yourself, reaching out
to other people, changing negative
self-talk, and setting reasonable
and realistic goals. 87 pgs.
This guide offers facilitator-led sessions with activities, discussions, and
reflection sheets that inspire all teens to
reach their full potential. A special section is addressed to teens with mental
illness or addiction issues and provides
them with guided discovery of their
strengths, interests, hopes, and dreams.
Includes many reproducible pages and
worksheets. 241 pgs.
A small-group counselor
program that touches on anger
management, stress management,
bullying, grief and loss, coping,
and skills for success. Energizers,
discussion topics, reproducible
activity sheets, interactive games,
and a CD are included. 272 pgs.
GRADES K-6
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AUTISM/ADHD
The Autism Playbook
for Teens
Social Skills Games & Activities
for Kids with Autism
GRADES K-6
GRADES K-6
Irene McHenry, PhD,
Carol Moog, PhD
Wendy Ashcroft, EdD, Angela M. Delloso,
Anne Marie K. Quinn
Teens with autism are
natural observers – able to
study, imitate, and learn social
behavior. This book is designed
to empower these strengths
with mindfulness strategies
and scripts, while also helping
teens reduce anxiety, manage
emotions, become more aware
in the present moment, and
connect with others.
The Autism Playbook for Teens
offers a unique strengths-based
approach to help teens with
autism and Asperger’s develop
social skills, strengthen communication, and thrive. 99 pgs.
This book provides complete
instructions for using fun, engaging
games and activities to teach social
skills to children with autism spectrum disorders. The games include
directions for assessing skills such
as asking for toys, getting the attention of others, reading nonverbal
gestures, understanding perspectives, and cooperating to solve
problems. Using the principles of
Applied Behavior Analysis, the book
takes teachers through motivating,
prompting, shaping, modeling, and
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reinforcing social skills. Perfect for
teachers struggling to help their students with autism learn to interact socially
with their peers. 205 pgs.
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Armond Goes to a Party
The ADHD Workbook for Kids
GRADES K-12
GRADES K-6
Nancy Carlson and her friend Armond Isaak
Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD
For most kids, parties are all about fun. But
when Armond is invited to his best friend
Felicia’s birthday party, all he can do is worry.
Parties are noisy and disorganized – things
that are hard for a kid with Asperger’s. Luckily for Armond, Felicia and her mom are
good friends who know how to help him
feel less stress. 26 pgs.
Forty, 10-minute exercises can
help children with ADHD learn
easy techniques for staying focused when it’s time to pay attention, handle everyday tasks, make
good decisions, make friends, and
plan ahead. 184 pgs.
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1001 Great Ideas for
Teaching & Raising
Children with Autism
or Asperger's
The Survival Guide for
Kids with Autism
Spectrum Disorders
(And Their Parents)
GRADES K-12
Ellen Notbohm, Veronica Zysk
GRADES 3-7
Elizabeth Verdick, Elizabeth Reeve, MD
JoEllen Cumpata, MA, CCC-SLP,
Susan Fell, LMSW
A toolkit packed with ideas,
resources, suggestions, and a
good dose of encouragement, this
revised and expanded book offers
try-it-now solutions that have
worked with thousands of children
with communication, social,
sensory, behavior, and self-care
issues. 320 pgs.
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Meant to be read with a parent,
this guidebook addresses big questions (What’s ASD? and Why me?)
and provides strategies for children
(ages 8-13) to communicate, make
friends, and succeed in school. Features stories from real kids with ASD,
checklists, resources, and how to get
support from a “team of helpers.”
233 pgs.
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QUEST is a program to help middle
school students with ASD who struggle
with pragmatic language and social
skills. Six units cover school survival
basics, managing emotion, communication skills, making friends and
interacting with peers, personal safety,
and vocational readiness. Includes a
CD. 333 pgs.
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A QUEST for Social Skills
for Students with Autism or
Asperger’s
GRADES 5-8
101 Games and Activities
for Children with Autism,
Asperger’s, and Sensory
Processing Disorders
GRADES K-10
Tara Delaney, MS, OTR
Parents, educators, and others
who care for children with neurological disorders can use these
interactive games to stimulate
motor and language development.
Each game can be customized to
match a child’s skill and comfort
level. A special section on how to
adapt popular brand-name games
is also included. 227 pgs.
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SPECIAL NEEDS/LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Teaching Kids with Learning
Difficulties in Today’s Classroom
Children
and Stress
How Every Teacher Can Help Struggling Students Succeed
Revised & Updated Third Edition
GRADES K-12
Susan Winebrenner, MS, with Lisa M. Kiss, MEd
This book provides practical, easy-to-use teaching
methods, strategies, and tips to improve learning outcomes for students who score below proficiency levels.
It provides information on integrated learning, problem
solving, and critical thinking in line with Common Core
State Standards and 21st-century skills. It reflects the use
of technology and schoolwide cluster grouping in support
of all students and includes proven, practical, classroomtested strategies and step-by-step instructions for how to
use them. Sidebars throughout highlight special information for working with students on the autism spectrum;
“tech tips” describe technologies that are especially useful
for kids with learning disabilities.
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GRADES K-6
Marty Loy, PhD
More than
100 creative
activities help
children gain
control over
their stress
by adopting
healthy coping
strategies, learn
new stressmanagement
skills, and value
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the benefits of
relaxation. Each fun activity is a complete lesson
plan providing all you need to conduct the activity
and hold follow-up discussions. 152 pgs.
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Social Skills Activities for
Special Children, 2nd Ed.
Social Skills Activities for Secondary
Students with Special Needs, 2nd Ed.
GRADES K-5
GRADES 6-12
Darlene Mannix, MA
Darlene Mannix, MA
Covers all the most important social skills for
K-5 and special needs children to develop at
school and at home. 164 lessons offer 20% more
activities than the first edition. Activities and
reproducible worksheets have been updated to
appeal to and reflect the language of today’s kids.
416 pgs.
Updated and expanded edition covers seven
new basic skills including monitoring behavior,
avoiding annoying tendencies, developing a good
work ethic, respecting authority, and more. Lessons and reproducible worksheets help students
learn and internalize appropriate ways to behave.
272 pgs.
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The New Social Story Book
GRADES K-6
Carol Gray
This expanded book can help children with
autism spectrum disorders who struggle to read,
interpret, and respond effectively to their social
world. Use these social stories to share information
the child is missing. Covers 13 areas, including social skills, personal care, school, mealtime routines,
restaurants, shopping, and more. 300 pgs.
Adolescence and Other
Temporary Mental Disorders DVD
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With plenty of thought-provoking as well
as laugh-out-loud examples, Dr. Pat Friman
explains how “insane” behavior on the part of
teens is actually normal considering the different
rates of development of parts of the brain.
Dr. Friman tells viewers which behaviors to address
and how, and which behaviors should simply be ignored as teen “insanity” that will be outgrown as youth
mature. His presentation, full of witty examples and
wise advice, speaks directly to parents, caregivers, and
educators who are looking to better understand and
deal with the craziness of adolescence. Patrick C. Friman, PhD, is Director of Clinical Services at Boys Town
where he and his staff counsel hundreds of youth and
families each year. 1 hr., 15 min.
Helping Kids Succeed
in School DVD
This DVD shows what
parents can do at home and in
partnership with the school to
help improve children’s academic
performance and school behavior.
It gives you tips on what you can
do to help children improve their
behavior, follow the school’s code
of conduct, and meet teachers’
expectations. It outlines behaviors
you can teach your child at home
that will serve him or her well in
the classroom, too. 26 min.
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SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY
Your Reputation: Enhancing It, Repairing It DVD
GRADES 5-9
For middle schoolers, fitting in, being popular, having friends, and getting along with teachers is important. Whether they are aware of it or not, the opinions and perceptions of peers, parents, and teachers all
contribute to a young teen’s reputation. Watching acted-out vignettes, young viewers will understand the
power of having a good reputation versus the pain of having a bad one. Recommendations on how to make
difficult choices and how to achieve a fresh start are included. 19 min.
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Think b4 u Post DVD
GRADES 9-12
This engaging video encourages teens to be
smart users of social networking sites. In a playful
yet straightforward manner, young people learn
how to protect their digital reputations and personal information. Everything from “spoofing” and
“phishing” to cyberbullying and data mining are
examined. Other valuable tips will help teens avoid
being careless and clueless online. 20 min.
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101 Do’s, Don’ts, & Double Don’ts
on Texting DVD GRADES 4-12
Lix Hounshell, RN, Erika Shearin Karres, EdD
When young people use texting in inappropriate ways, small events can snowball into critical
challenges that negatively impact individuals,
schools, and communities. Information and
“text-ercises” in the book help students consider
and discuss the good, bad, and ugly sides and
consequences of texting. 110 pgs.
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Real Life Teens:
Dangers of Social Media DVD
Real Life Teens:
Cyber Bullying DVD
GRADES 7-12
Helps teens understand how
content and photos placed in text
messages and on social networks
make them vulnerable to threats
and dangers, some minor but
others incredibly severe. Reminds
them that sexting is illegal under
federal law. 18 min.
GRADES 7-12
Adolescents discuss the vicious
forum posts, chat room name-calling, fake online profiles, and cruel
email messages that have taken
bullying into cyberspace. Covers
the consequences of cyberbullying
and how it can be stopped. Online
teacher’s guide. 18 min.
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Inbox DVD
GRADES 5-9
Addresses the frightening trend of cyberbullying,
the use of electronics (email, Internet, instant messaging) to harass and bully children. The drama
shows the devastating consequences – the relational aggression and even child abduction – that
can result from misuse of the Internet. Study guide
helps teachers educate children about protecting
themselves. 25 min.
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Sexting: Sex Plus Text
Equals Trouble DVD GRADES 7-12
Rumors, Gossip, and Teasing:
It Hurts DVD GRADES 3-6
This DVD uses students in scenarios
to demonstrate the threat of “sending”
suggestive or sexually explicit photographs, messages, and videos. Follow
students through a variety of situations stemming from careless fun to
cyberbullying, including their painful
consequences. Enclosed CD includes
a digital workbook. 30 min., public
performance rights.
Three vignettes depict how rumors,
gossip, teasing, taunting, and bullying
can hurt. The aggressor in each case is
someone who doesn’t recognize that
he/she crossed a line. Each scenario
is followed by questions that provide
discussion opportunities. Ways to
avoid being the victim or the aggressor
are also presented. Includes a digital
workbook on CD. 15 min.
BULLYING / SUICIDE
Bullying and Suicide:
Think About It DVD
GRADES 7-12
Bullying is not “just a rite of passage.”
In actuality, says the National Crime
Prevention Council, it’s a leading factor
in suicide among kids 11 to 16 years
of age. This video is structured around
two scenarios in which a boy and a girl
commit suicide after repeatedly being
bullied. It offers valuable insights into
bully and victim psychology, the types
of bullying, and antibullying behavior
through penetrating commentary by
Erica Perlow of the Chatham County
North Carolina Bullying Prevention
Task Force and psychologist April
Harris-Britt. In addition, alternate
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scenarios are included that illustrate
how bystanders to bullying can help
neutralize some of the cumulative psychological effects of bullying that could—and
too frequently do—push students to take their own lives. 21 mins.
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The “Are You a Bully?” Test DVD
GRADES 6-10
Human Relations Media
Many people may be bullies and not even know it. This program
challenges students to think about their own behaviors using a series of
seven questions about physical, verbal, and exclusionary bullying. After
each question, students describe their own experiences as victims and
perpetrators of bullying. Their stories, and comments by Joel Haber,
a leading bullying expert, show how bullying hurts both the person
being bullied and the bullies themselves. Includes a free download of
teacher’s workbook with student worksheets. Also includes Spanish
subtitles. 23 min.
101 Bully Prevention Activities
No Kidding About Bullying
GRADES K-8
Students engage in writing,
artwork, Internet research, games,
group discussion, charting, and
graphing to examine issues like bullies,
bystanders, victims, hazing, cyberbullying, gossip, and emotional, physical, and
verbal bullying. Students are also asked
how they would cultivate a bully-free
classroom and school. 100 pgs. with CD
GRADES 3-6
Naomi Drew, MA
Featuring 125 mini-lessons that help kids build
empathy, manage anger, and work out conflicts,
this book is a flexible resource that can be used as a
stand-alone curriculum or a complement to existing antibullying or character education programs.
Includes games, role plays, group discussions, art
projects, and handouts on an enclosed CD. 288 pgs.
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Bullying: There's Always a Way Out DVD
GRADES 7-12
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There’s Always Help: Suicide Prevention DVD
GRADES 9-12
Guidance Systems
Guidance Systems
Junior and high school students present real-life scenarios of bullying, including friendship manipulation,
physical threats, and cyberbullying. Difficult situations
are addressed and followed by both unproductive actions and resolutions that work. Includes public performance rights and a CD that includes a complete lesson
plan for teachers. 30 min.
This insightful program sheds light on the warning
signs of suicide, what students can do to prevent it,
and how to cope when someone does commit suicide.
The video encourages young people to talk to a trusted
adult if they or someone they know is emotionally
stressed or contemplating self-harm. Includes a
Teacher’s Guide. 15 min.
Real Life Teens:
Deep Depression & Suicide DVD
GRADES 9-12
Teens discuss what deep depression feels like, its warning signs,
suicide attempts, how to cope, and
where to turn for help. Includes a
Teacher’s Guide. 18 min.
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13 & Counting: Be the Difference!
Engaging Bullying-Prevention Activities That Promote Social Skills and Executive Function
GRADES 7-12
Tamara Zentic, MS
Why are middle schools such a breeding ground for bullying? Emotional immaturity. Ruthless social climbing. Social
awkwardness. The reasons are complex, and the solutions aren’t simple.
This book includes two-dozen lesson plans that are teacher-tested and skill-focused! The lessons do more than help
students learn how to handle bullying, teasing, and other difficult social interactions, they also strengthen executive
functioning. Students learn how to build better friendships, become more socially mature, and discover who they really
are while exploring concepts such as tolerance, inclusion, and self-confidence.
Tips to help you get the most out of each lesson and ideas on how to flip your classroom make 13 & Counting your
best, most complete, bullying-prevention resource. Includes CD with printable PDFs. 104 pgs.
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No Room for Bullies
Kim Yeutter-Brammer, MBA, Susan Lamke, MS, et al.
GRADES 5-12
From the Classroom to Cyberspace
Editors: José Bolton, Sr., PhD, LPC
and Stan Graeve, MA
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This book offers teachers and school
administrators advice on how to create
and enforce classroom rules that give
students a sense of safety. Ideas on how
to minimize bullying during passing
periods and in common areas like
restrooms, hallways, and cafeterias are
included.
Parents will find helpful strategies on
what to do and how best to work with
the school when a child is the victim, the
bully, or the bystander, as well as how to
protect their child from the dangers of
online bullying. 217 pgs.
In these pages, classroom teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators will find practical, easy-to-use lesson plans to empower students
with the knowledge and skills they need to handle bullying situations. Lessons include how to identify the players (bullies, bystanders, and victims),
how to respond to bullying in common areas (hallways and parking lots)
and at school events (dances and athletic contests), and how to use social
skills to change behaviors and attitudes. Quick tips on dealing with bullying problems are included for educators and others who work with kids,
along with a CD with reproducible worksheets, handouts, and social skill
posters. 112 pgs.
No Room for Bullies: School Surveys,
Forms, and Skill Posters CD
Included on this CD are surveys for
students, staff, and parents to assess the
bullying climate in school, 18 skill posters, 9
simplified skill posters for younger students,
worksheets, a lesson plan, role-play
scenarios, and ideas for class meetings.
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GRADES 5-8
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Bully Bystanders DVD
The Bullying Workbook for Teens
You Can Make a Difference
GRADES 7–12
Most teens don’t like to see their
peers bullied but are not sure
whether or how to respond. This
video features compelling real-life
incidents where bystanders stand
up and change the outcome of
a bullying incident. On-screen
experts advise teens how they can
become proactive without putting
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themselves at risk. Viewers learn
that the most effective way to deal with bullying is through the efforts of those
who witness it. Includes a Teacher’s Resource Guide. 17 min.
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GRADES 7-12
Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, MS, LPC,
Julia V. Taylor, MA
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The effects of bullying can be debilitating
for teens who are already juggling major
stresses like grades, dating, and independence. This book offers teens effective
antibullying tips and strategies to build
confidence and stand up to bullies. The stepby-step activities will show you how to manage your emotions, identify and avoid toxic
friendships, and communicate to express
your feelings. Also included is information on
when and whom to ask for help. 140 pgs.
BULLYING/TEASING
The Power of Bystanders
Flirting or Hurting?
When Is It Okay, When
Is It Harassment DVD
Willie Bohanon & Friends Learn
to Handle Bullying Like a B.O.S.S.
GRADES 3-8
GRADES 5-9
Kip Jones
Willie Bohanon’s longtime friend
Stewart is being bullied by a new
student. But Willie and his friends just
aren’t sure how to help him.
Fortunately, with help from the custodian, Mr. Daryl, guidance counselor,
Mr. Jones, and Principal Hammontree,
they learn how to handle bullying like
a B.O.S.S. (Bystanders hold the key;
Open your mouth; Stand up for others; Stick together).
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This Urban Character Education
series story presents strategies to help kids
learn how bystanders can stop bullying.
Human Relations Media
For middle schoolers, it
can be challenging to figure
out what actions and words
constitute flirting and what
behaviors cross the boundaries into sexual harassment.
This video uses real students
in realistic, dramatic scenarios
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to show young viewers the
difference between real flirting (welcome, wanted, respectful, and fun) and
hurting (unwelcome, unwanted, one-sided, makes you feel bad). Viewers learn
what it means to cross the line – in person, through texting, or online – and are
reminded of the serious consequences for both the target and the harasser.
PDF of Teacher Resource Guide included. 20 min.
Tease Monster
Reading this humorous story
will help elementary students
understand the difference
between bullying and teasing.
Kids will discover that laughing at
someone has a hurtful bite and is
a form of bullying, but laughing
with someone is alright when it’s
not done out of spite.
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Both books
are part of
the Building
Relationships
series to help kids
get along with
each other.
Bullying in the Girl’s World
Cliques Just Don't
Make Cents
Students (especially girls) will
learn that forming cliques and
excluding others can be a form
of bullying. Follow Penny as she
learns how special and valuable
she is even though she is different from the other coins.
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GRADES 3-8
A School-Wide Approach to Girl Bullying
Diane Senn, EdS, NBCT
A girl’s friendship can provide closeness, comfort, and fun, but can
also be the source of pain and hurt. In attempts to survive the girls’
world, girls can resort to spreading rumors, gossiping, hurtful teasing,
manipulating and betraying friends, and more – bullying. This book provides
information to motivate change and gives skills and strategies to make it happen. It includes guidelines for a teacher/staff workshop, teacher-led activities
for the classroom, guidelines for a parent workshop, parent handouts, smallgroup counseling sessions, and individual counseling activities. 214 pgs.
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Thrive in the Hive
Princess Priscilla and the
Bully-Bee Day GRADES PRE K-3
GRADES 6-12
A Small Group Curriculum for Girls: Surviving the
Girl’s World of Good and Bad Relationship Bee-haviors
Stephanie Jensen, MS
Stephanie Jensen, MS
Being a teenage girl in today’s world can be tough! While girls and boys deal
with many of the same issues, some struggles are unique to the experience of
being a girl.
This resource is a curriculum of lessons, activities, and reproducible pages
to be used with individuals or small groups. Girls will explore different roles
within the structure of social cliques and gain a stronger sense of self-worth. It
also includes interactive lessons to guide girls on a journey to explore the keys
to building healthy friendships. Each session includes an introduction and
activity for personal reflection. 8-week program, 56 pgs.
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No bee will listen to what Princess
Priscilla has to say and no bee will play
what she wants to play. Her friends think
she is being rude with words that sting.
Princess Priscilla doesn’t realize she is
being a Bully-Bee! With help from her
mom, the Queen Bee, she learns to have a
friendlier attitude and use words that are
kind and sweet like honey. Reproducible
worksheets with discussion questions
and activities are included. 40 pgs.
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Bullying DVDs
Hazelden Foundation
Each of these DVDs includes two videos – one directed at students and the other
for school teachers, staff, and parents. The DVDs offer an 8-minute introduction
to bullying, using bullying situations to help students understand the definition
of bullying, what they might be able to do if they or someone they know is bullied,
and what to do if they see it happening to someone else. A 16-minute video for
adults includes testimonials from parents, school staff, and students about their
experiences with bullying. A bullying prevention expert explains the warning signs
of bullying, bullying statistics, and additional suggestions on what adults and
schools can do to assist victims.
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Words Wound
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ships, punishment at
school, and even legal
prosecution. In some cases, online harassment has
contributed to suicide. This book, written for teens,
provides strategies for kids who are being bullied online as well as those who have bullied others. 208 pgs.
GRADES 6-12
Kaye Randall, LISW-CP,
Allyson Bowen, LISW-CP
GRADES K-6
GRADES 7-12
Justin W. Patchin, PhD,
Sameer Hinduja, PhD
Mean Girls
Bully
B.E.A.N.S.
Delete Cyberbullying and
Make Kindness Go Viral
Julia Cook
In this engaging story, a
group of kids,
aided by some
“magic” jelly
beans, learn
to stand up
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to mean Bobbette, the bully who tells everyone what to do and
where to go, especially Winston, the smartest kid in
school. The book helps children understand how
bystanders acting together can face up to bullies,
enlist the aid of adults, and assist victims. 32 pgs.
This book provides professionals
with more than 100
resources, strategies, and reproducible worksheets for
working with girls
who are relationally
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aggressive and the
youth who have been victimized by their bullying. Activities encourage tolerance and empathy, improve self-control and coping skills,
and can be used with individuals, small groups,
classrooms, and entire schools. 128 pgs.
Weird! Dare! Tough!
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Film Clips for Character Education: Bullying
Issues: Knowing Yourself, Facing Peer Pressure,
Understanding Bullies DVD
Film Clips for Character Education:
Elementary School Editions
Knowing Yourself, Peer Pressure,
Understanding Bullies DVD
GRADES 7-12
Film Clips Spirit of America
GRADES K-6
Film Clips Spirit of America
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original Film Clips for Character Education that
are suitable for viewing and use in elementary
classrooms. Excerpts from popular movies
teach kids character lessons. Study guides are
included on the DVD in PDF format.
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These three books tell the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders’ perspectives. Luisa describes
being bullied in Weird!; Jayla shares her experience as a bystander to bullying in Dare!; and in Tough!, Sam speaks from
the point of view of a bully. Kids will easily relate to Luisa,
Jayla, and Sam, as each girl has her own unique experience,
eventually learning how to face her challenges with the help
of friends, peers, and caring adults.
The books may be read separately or as a set. Each concludes with “activity club” pages for kids as well as information to help parents, teachers, counselors, and other adults
reinforce the book's message and foster dialogue with
children. 41 pgs. each
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This DVD includes clips from popular movies along
with a comprehensive study guide, written by educators,
that provides movie plot summaries, standards-based
lesson plans arranged around a theme, discussion questions, and activity suggestions. Each clip can also be
viewed with either Spanish audio or subtitles. Use this
DVD to engage students in reflection and stimulating
discussions about character and moral action.
KID-FRIENDLY TITLES TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN SOCIAL SKILLS
Activity Guide
for Teachers
Thanks for the Feedback … (I think!)
My story about Accepting Criticism and Compliments...
the Right Way! GRADES K-6
When a couple of friends give RJ compliments, he
isn’t sure how to respond. And when he hears from
his teacher and parents that there are some things
he needs to work on, he argues and makes excuses.
Follow RJ as he learns what it means to receive positive
and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately. Tips for parents and educators included. 32 pgs.
Accepting Compliments,
Accepting Feedback
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Students learn and
practice the steps to
accepting positive feedback (compliments)
and negative feedback
(criticism). Activities
include using crafts to
provide compliments,
safe ways to provide
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negative feedback,
self-evaluation, games, and ideas on how to blend
lessons with academic teaching. Reproducible
pages included on CD. 32 pgs.
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I Just Want to Do It
My Way!
My Story about Staying on Task and Asking for Help!
GRADES K-6
RJ’s way of doing things isn’t working out for him,
especially in math class. His teacher is upset because
his assignments are missing or incomplete. With support from his parents, RJ learns how to ask for help
and stay on task, and discovers he no longer has to do
his work over and over again. 32 pgs.
Asking for Help,
Staying on Task
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Activity Guide
for Teachers
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the skills of “Staying on
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tivities. Suggestions on
how to blend some of the activities into academic
lessons are also included. Reproducible pages
included on a CD. 32 pgs.
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The WORST Day of My Life EVER!
My Story about Listening and Following
Instructions (…or Not!) GRADES K-6
RJ has had a rough day – he wakes up with gum
stuck in his hair, kicks the ball into his own team’s
soccer goal, and messes up his mom’s kitchen with
his overflowing pancake batter! With Mom’s help, RJ
learns that his problems happen because he doesn’t
listen and follow instructions. 32 pgs.
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In addition to listening and following instructions, students
must observe, think,
describe, write, and
work together to
complete these challenging activities.
Reproducible activity sheets included
on CD. 32 pgs.
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el PEOR día de TODA mi vida
Includes both the Spanish
and English text. 32 pgs.
Book (Spanish)
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“Author Julia Cook presents …some pretty important lessons
in a light-hearted manner. The book is empowering and
offers a successful approach at illustrating the effects of
decision making to children. (It) features beautiful
illustrations that are both bright and colorful.”
– The National Parenting Center
Listening, Following Instructions
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Teamwork Isn’t My Thing, and
I Don’t Like to Share!
Activity Guide
for Teachers
GRADES K-6
RJ’s teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice,
messy Frankie, and Norma. After a frustrating school
day with his “team,” RJ has to share the last cookie
with his sister! With the help of his coach, RJ learns
that working as a team and sharing are skills he needs
on the soccer field, in school, and at home. 32 pgs.
Entertaining games
and engaging activities,
using everything from
jigsaw puzzles to beach
balls. Students learn
and practice the social
skills of “Working as a
Team” and “Sharing.”
Reproducible activity
sheets included on a
CD. 32 pgs.
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SORRY, I Forgot to Ask!
My Story about Asking for Permission
and Making an Apology! GRADES K-6
Without telling anyone, RJ and his friend Sam walk
home from school instead of riding the bus. At home,
RJ and his sister snack on Mom’s double-chocolate
cake and spoil Grandma’s birthday surprise. Dad
helps RJ learn how to do a better job of asking permission, and his principal has him practice making
an apology. 32 pgs.
Asking for Permission,
Making an Apology
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Activity Guide
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Activities and games
to help students learn
and use steps to the
skills of “Asking for Permission” and “Making
an Apology.” Students
are asked to brainstorm answers to “what
if” questions, create
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“apology triangles,” use
objects to visualize the skills, and more. Reproducible activity sheets included on a CD. 32 pgs.
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Activity Guide
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I Just Don’t Like the Sound of NO!
My Story about Accepting ‘No’ for an Answer
and Disagreeing … the Right Way! GRADES K-6
RJ tries his best to turn every “No” into “Maybe” or
“We’ll see.” Even though he doesn’t have much success,
RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests he try to
join the Say YES to NO Club. If RJ can learn how to accept “No” for an answer and to disagree appropriately,
he can add his name to the club’s Star Board. 32 pgs.
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ativity. Reproducible
activity sheets included on a CD. 32 pgs.
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¡No me gusta cómo se oye NO!
Includes both the Spanish and
English text. 32 pgs.
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BY JULIA COOK
I Can’t Believe You Said That!
Activity Guide
for Teachers
My Story about Using My Social Filter… or Not!
GRADES K-6
The newest addition to the Best Me I Can
Be! series offers help for children who say
inappropriate things.
RJ says what he thinks… no matter how
it sounds or makes others feel: “Gram, how
come your skin looks like a Dalmatian?” “She
stinks, Mom!” “Well then why are you getting
so fat?” RJ’s mouth is getting him into a lot of
trouble. A rude comment at school earned
him a detention. An insensitive remark at
home earned him a scolding and made his
sister cry. RJ doesn’t realize his words are
wrong. He thinks he’s just offering feedback.
It’s time RJ starts using a social filter when he
speaks. With help from his parents, he learns
he doesn’t have to verbalize every thought
that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes
the less said the better! Tips for parents and
educators included. 32 pgs.
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It’s confusing for
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thoughts to themselves
in another.
Author Julia Cook
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Jill Kuzma to identify
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unique ways to practice using your social filter. More than 20 activities
allow students to visualize what a social filter is and
practice using their filters in a safe setting. Reproducible activity sheets included on the enclosed CD.
32 pgs.
Choosing Appropriate Words to Say,
Analyzing Social Situations
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BEST Me I Can Be! School Library Set
Each library set includes one copy of the seven storybooks, one copy of the seven Activity Guides,
and one set of all 14 posters from the Best Me I Can Be! series.
Elementary and Special Ed classroom teachers will find multiple ways to present and reinforce the
important skills of listening, following directions, accepting no, disagreeing appropriately, making an
apology, asking permission, working as a team, sharing, staying on task, asking for help, accepting
feedback, and using your social filter. Read aloud the humorous stories about RJ. Follow up with any of
the activities in the corresponding activity guide. Display the posters to visually remind students stepby-step how to use the skills every day.
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Teaching Social Skills to Youth
with Mental Health Disorders GRADES K-12
Jennifer Resetar Volz, PhD, Tara Snyder, PsyD,
Michael Sterba, MHD
Research and experience show that children who
struggle with emotional, behavioral, and social
problems improve when they learn social skills. This
guide helps therapists, counselors, psychologists,
educators, and other practitioners incorporate
social skill instruction into treatment planning for a
child diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
Includes a discussion of how to individualize
treatment plans while considering children’s
developmental, cultural, behavioral, emotional,
social, genetic, and biological variables. Charts that
list the social skills that caregivers might target for
each of more than a hundred DSM-IV-TR diagnoses
also included. Examples of treatment plans show
you how social skills can be integrated into plans
across different settings and levels of care. 184 pgs.
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Teaching Social Skills to Youth, 2nd Ed.
GRADES K-12
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Basic Social Skills for Youth
Helping Youth Build Better Relationships
GRADES 2-8
Tom Dowd, MA, Jeff Tierney, MEd
Jeff Tierney, MEd
This book features the step-by-step component
behaviors to 182 skills, from the basic (following instructions and introducing yourself) to the
complex (managing stress and resolving conflict).
Opening chapters explain the individual and
group teaching techniques that enable youth to
recognize when, where, or with whom to use a
particular skill. The authors also show how to plan
skill-based treatment interventions for youth with
difficult problems, such as substance abuse, aggression, running away, depression, or attention
deficits. A CD helps readers search for social skills
by title, category, or problem behavior and allows
you to print copies of social skill steps for display.
Teaching Social Skills to Youth is an ideal resource
for the classroom, in counseling or therapy, and in
job training programs. CD included. 314 pgs.
For youth learning the basic social skills,
this is a handy guide. Eight social skills are
included: following instructions, disagreeing
appropriately, accepting criticism or a
consequence, talking with others, showing
respect, accepting “No” for an answer,
introducing yourself, and showing sensitivity
to others.
The behavioral steps to each skill are
presented, each with a rationale that youth
will respond to and helpful hints on how they
can accomplish the behavior. 38 pgs.
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Teen Social Skill Strategies
GRADES 7-12
Ester Leutenberg, Carol Butler, MS Ed, RN, C
Social skills constitute more than a time-honored list of modern
manners; they are ways to thrive in today’s world. In this book,
teens consider social life and consciousness through interactive
games, introspective drawing and writing, mock videos, role plays,
panel discussions, press conferences, music, drama, and other
activities. Each of the 47 sessions is adaptable to interactive or individual activities. Reproducible pages included. 138 pgs.
Learn how to apply
these social skills
to your classroom.
» See page 46
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Photo Social Stories
Photo Social Stories For Everyday Situations
Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD
35 Cards that Teach Kids Social Skills
GRADES K-6
Simple stories, illustrated with concrete photographs, show children how
they are expected to behave in typical social situations. The stories help
children pay attention to important social cues and respond appropriately.
Each story is followed by bulleted highlights and a set of interactive questions to stimulate discussion and assist children. The photographs were
specifically selected to assist children who learn more visually.
Photo Social Stories About Kids in School
Mike Canavan, Lawrence Shapiro, PhD
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SOCIAL SKILLS IN SCHOOL
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Everyone’s Talking
Stories to Engage Middle Schoolers
in Social Conversation
GRADES 5-10
By Cindi Dodd, MEd
How do you get young adolescents to open
up about their relationships, their struggles and
their hopes? How do you create an environment
where they feel included and engaged?
Use Everyone’s Talking at the next class meeting to get your middle school students talking,
sharing and connecting! Encourage muchneeded conversations about peer pressure,
bullying, respecting authority, and other social
topics. True-to-life stories, activities, and discussion questions will get your students talking,
sharing, and connecting. Includes a CD with
reproducible handouts, worksheets, and skill
posters! 59 pgs.
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More Tools for Teaching
Social Skills in School
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Tools for Teaching Social Skills in School
GRADES K-12
GRADES 3-12
35 Lesson Plans with Activities, Role Plays, Worksheets,
and Skill Posters to Improve Student Behavior
Midge Odermann Mougey, EdD, Jo C. Dillon, Denise Pratt, MS
Social skills include: expressing empathy, going to
an assembly, accepting defeat or loss, using angercontrol strategies, responding to inappropriate talk/
touch, completing homework, being prepared for
class, accepting winning appropriately, and more.
285 pgs.
Lesson Plans, Activities, and Blended Teaching
Techniques to Help Your Students Succeed
Michele Hensley, Jo C. Dillon, Denise Pratt, MS,
Jacqueline Ford, Ray Burke, PhD
16 basic and 12 advanced social skills that
include: following instructions, staying on task,
working with others, accepting criticism, ignoring distractions, disagreeing appropriately, and
more! 293 pgs.
Lessons are written in an easy-to-follow format with talking points to help you define and explain a skill
and how to use a skill in different settings and situations. Role-play scenarios and classroom activities
also are provided. Some of the activities blend the teaching of social skills into academic lessons in math/
science, language arts, social science, and physical education. Includes CDs with reproducible pages.
Classroom Posters to Teach Social Skills
These 16 skills match the Well-Managed Schools curriculum and include: following
instructions, accepting criticism or a consequence, accepting “no” for an answer, greeting
others, getting the teacher’s attention, disagreeing appropriately,
making an apology (saying you’re sorry), accepting compliments,
having a conversation (talking with others), asking for help,
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asking permission, staying on task, sharing, working with others,
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listening, and using an appropriate voice tone.
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Available in Spanish
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Interpersonal Skills Poster Set
Use these colorful 11" x 17" posters to help older youth
prepare for life beyond the classroom. The set of 16 posters
includes: being on time, asking for help, completing tasks,
accepting decisions of authority, dealing with group pressure,
and more.
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Laminated Posters
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School Social Skills and Procedures Poster Set
This set of 20 full-color posters illustrates school social
skills and procedures in action for elementary-age
students. These big 17" by 21 ½" posters can be posted
around the school or in classrooms as reminders of
appropriate school behavior.
The posters feature hallway and cafeteria procedures and
17 social skills. Teachers can use an additional “fill-in-theblanks” poster to help students learn a new skill or procedure.
School Social Skills
and Procedures CD
Black-and-white reproducible
illustrations of 20 school social
skills and procedures, as well as the
skill steps, are provided. Teachers can
alter the size of the illustrations so
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cards or worksheets. CD with PDF files.
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SOCIAL SKILLS FOR TEENS
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The Social Skills Program
GRADES K-12
John J. Liptak, EdD
This book contains reproducible assessment
instruments, group activities, pre-and post-tests,
and educational handouts in five social skill areas:
communication effectiveness, conflict resolution,
interpersonal style, social risk taking, and social
support systems. Teachers, counselors, group
leaders, and therapists can use them to help
students or clients learn about themselves and
develop better social skills. Spiral-bound, 109 pgs.
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Acting Out Social Skills: Beyond the Basics
Teen Practical Life Skills Workbook
Time to Enrich Activity Kit
GRADES 7-12
GRADES 7-12
Before and after school activities in social
development, education, recreation, citizenship, healthy living, and career awareness
promote critical thinking, cooperation,
community service, and knowledge of current events and issues by middle and high
school students. Cards and a leader instruction manual give detailed instructions for 180
activities with reproducible worksheets and
supplemental materials available on CD.
Ester R. A. Leutenberg, John J. Liptak, EdD
Effective, practical life skills can help teens take
charge and manage their lives in an increasingly
complex society. In this book, teens learn more
about themselves by completing assessments and
activities that cover five sections: problem solving,
time management, self-awareness, money management, and managing change. 120 pgs.
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GRADES 9-12
June Stride, EdD
This program uses a “learning through acting” model that prepares teens transitioning from school to the
larger community to use social skills and responsible decision-making when addressing work-related dilemmas. Seven acts focus on the character virtues of responsibility, respect, fairness, citizenship, trustworthiness,
caring, and civic responsibility. Students are asked to pretend they are the characters in the scene, to think
and react as they believe the characters might, and then to role play the scene. A Student Book (149 pgs.) sets
up the scenes, gives student directions, and includes comprehension and reflection questions. The Teacher’s
Guide (159 pgs.) includes additional information, question answers, and a CD for reproducible pages.
Student Book
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Social Skills Comics for Teens
The Social Success Workbook for Teens
GRADES 7-12
GRADES 7-12
Elizabeth Bennett
Barbara Cooper, MPS, Nancy Widdows, MS
Teens can learn conversation, friendship, empathy, and group skills by using the photo-based
comics in this book. Social situations are captured
in wrong and right way scenarios and prompt
teens to take a close look at body language and
non-verbal cues. Interactive activities encourage
teens to apply the behavioral information in their
own lives. 108 pgs.
This workbook includes 40 activities to help
teens with social skill problems recognize their
unique strengths, understand the unspoken social
rules behind how people relate to each other,
improve social skills, make new friends, and keep
the friends they have. Includes CD. 132 pgs.
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Ready-to-Use Social Skills Lessons
& Activities for Grades 7-12
Ruth Weltmann Begun, Editor
More than 50 lessons with a variety of activities and reproducible worksheets to help teach
students basic as well as more advanced skills,
such as responding to failure, dealing with an
accusation, keeping your composure, solving conflicts, and getting and keeping a job. Each lesson
outlines how to introduce, model, practice, and
independently use a skill. 212 pgs.
SOCIAL SKILLS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Power of Self-D
Willie Bohanon & Friends Learn the
Power of Self-Determination
GRADES 3-8
The Power of
Self-D Activity Guide
Kip 'Mr. J' Jones
Willie Bohanon knows self-determination is a key to success. Too bad
his closest friends don’t think so. They
struggle to set the simplest of goals.
Even Willie, despite a strong family
and awesome role models, sometimes
loses focus and gives up. Luckily for
him and his pals, a mentor teaches
them about SWAG – Self-determination, Working hard, Ambition, and
Guidance. It’s a timely lesson for the teens, who are
reminded that they power
their own success.
Written in a comic-book
style, this is the first in the
author’s Urban Character
Education series. 32 pgs.
Classroom Ideas for Teaching
the Skill of Self-Determination
Downloadable Activities
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GRADES 3-8
You can help students develop
their SWAG (Self-determination,
Working hard, Ambition, and
Guidance) with activities focused
on not only setting goals but
working toward them.
The author’s Biblio-Rhymology
activities incorporate a flow of
music, rhyme, rap, dance, and
skits, along with mnemonics
and art, to better enhance
learning skills for “right-brain”
thinking students and help them
develop their self-determination,
motivation, and follow through.
Downloadable Activities at BoysTownPress.org
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101 Ways to Teach
Children Social Skills
Take Two: Skill-Building Skits You Have Time to Do!
Active, Engaging Tier 2 Interventions for Secondary Students
GRADES K-12
GRADES 5-10
Cindi Dodd, MEd
By Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD
This activity book, written by an educator who spent nearly three
decades in the trenches, provides fun, engaging, and quick skits and
activities that educators can use to harness their students’ love of
drama while teaching them valuable social skills.
The skits are easy to follow and based on real-life situations! Each
of the 21 social skills taught is followed by a few activities that can be
used to further teach or reinforce the skill, or to simply change the
approach. The way this book is organized makes it ideal for use as
either a targeted, Tier 2 intervention for groups of three or more, or
as a universal intervention with larger groups.
The appendix also provides examples of additional skits teachers
might find useful in teaching about issues like public displays of affection, dress code, and more! CD with reproducibles included.
Written for use with
groups of children,
such as a classroom or
counseling group, these
activities are intended
to help children in every
aspect of their social
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development, including
their relationships with
peers, parents, and teachers. Topics include verbal
and nonverbal communication, problem solving,
listening, expressing feelings, empathy, managing
conflict, and more. CD of activity pages, 167 pgs.
Time to Enrich
Activity Kit
GRADES K-6
This kit has
180 before and
after school
activities that
incorporate
social skills as well
as help children
develop physically,
academically, socially,
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and cognitively. Each
card in the kit describes the preparation, materials, purpose, and steps to an activity in one of six
areas – social development, recreation, citizenship,
education, healthy living, and career awareness.
Includes instruction manual for group leader and
CD with reproducible worksheets.
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Positive
Visualizations
GRADES 3-7
Victoria Cull
Help your
students visualize
success using the 50
lessons included
in this book.
Intended to be
an aid to school
counselors and
others whose
students need help
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right away. Reproducible activity pages cover the topics of problem
solving, social skills, character education, anger, selfconcept, and feelings. Includes CD. 127 pgs.
Ready-to-Use
Social Skills
Lessons
GRADES 4-6
A big book of 74
detailed lesson plans
for teaching children
skills, such as listening, thinking before
acting, accepting
consequences, using
self-control, and
dealing with feelings,
peer pressure, prejuItem No. 85-082 $31.95
dice, and change.
Includes suggestions and activities to introduce,
model, practice, and independently use a skill.
286 pgs.
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SOCIAL SKILLS FOR ELEMENTARY
I Can’t Believe You Said That!
GRADES K-6
My Story about Using My Social Filter… or Not!
This newest addition to the Best Me I Can Be! series, and it's corresponding activity guide,
offer help for children who say inappropriate things.
Read aloud the humorous story about RJ getting in trouble because of his rude comments.
With help from his parents, he learns he doesn’t have to verbalize every thought that pops
into his head. He needs to start using his social filter when he speaks.
Follow up with exercises included in the Activity Guide. Choose any of the classroom-friendly
games and activities designed to help kids learn
how to choose appropriate words to say
and understand social situations! 32 pgs.
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Learning to Get
Along Series
Interactive
Software
GRADES K-3
All 15 books available in a kid-friendly
software package.
Children follow the
talking books or
read on their own,
using a highlight
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feature to click and
hear word definitions. Questions follow each book;
test results are stored for teacher review. Includes
software disc with 24-page user guide on a PDF
file. Mac and Windows.
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Learning to Get Along Picture Books
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GRADES PRE K-3
Cheri J. Meiners, MEd
These 15 colorful books are wonderful resources for teaching social skills to young children (ages 4-8).
Made to be read aloud, these books help children visualize how their behaviors affect themselves and others.
Each book also includes a special section for adults that suggests ways to reinforce the ideas and skills being
taught. 36-40 pgs. each
Be Polite and Kind
Join In and Play
Respect and Take Care of Things
Try and Stick with It
When I Feel Afraid
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Understand and Care
Listen and Learn
Share and Take Turns
Know and Follow Rules
Talk and Work It Out
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Accept and Value Each Person
Reach Out and Give
Be Careful and Stay Safe
Be Honest and Tell the Truth
Cool Down and Work Through Anger
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Great Group Skits
GRADES K-6
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Great Group Games
GRADES K-5
Lynn Grasberg, Gina Oldenburg
Susan Ragsdale, Ann Saylor
The book provides 50 creative
scenarios that allow adolescents
to be inventive while tackling issues such as leadership, integrity,
teamwork, communication skills,
conflict resolution, and motivation.
Follow-up questions reinforce the
lessons of each skit. A Facilitator’s
Guide includes physical and mental
warm-ups, tips on getting kids motivated and energized, and suggestions for getting the most out of each
scenario. 163 pgs.
Transform your group into a cohesive, caring team by playing games!
Organized by six stages of group
development and representing a
variety of learning styles, these 175
activities can be used to celebrate
members’ unique traits, deepen
friendships, develop leadership
skills, and practice group problemsolving skills. Play these high-energy
games to motivate, inspire, and
strengthen relationships. 225 pgs.
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The Social Skills Picture Book
That’s My Story Too!
Teaching Play, Emotion, and Communication
GRADES K-5
Jed Baker, PhD
Kate Brambrut, MA, NCC,
Amy Sauder Lehman, MA, LPC
Use books to help children
cope with 13 common emotional
challenges, such as anger, anxiety,
bullying, persevering, and more.
Lessons and activities for 52
books, organized by counseling
subject, are offered with reproducible pages for each. The book
includes an extensive list of additional bibliotherapy resources.
Includes a CD. 196 pgs.
GRADES K-6
Pictures help children learn! Using
photographs of real kids to demonstrate
right and wrong ways to handle 30 social
skills, such as conversation, play, emotion
management, and empathy, this book is a
dynamic teaching tool. It will engage and
motivate children who need a little extra
help learning appropriate behavior. The
CD contains PDFs of the photographs
used in the book. 197 pgs.
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SOCIAL SKILLS AND COMMON CORE DEVELOPMENT
The Garden in My Mind
Activity Guide
GRADES K-6
Growing through Positive Choices
Stephie McCumbee
When friends Maci and Trey are pulled out of class
because they mocked “little-miss-perfect” Shaina,
their teacher offers them this advice: “Grass withers
and flowers fade every time a bad choice is made.”
Those words went right over Trey’s head. He didn’t
get it, but Maci understood… sort of. It was time for
her to make better choices! But how can she do that
when Trey is coaxing her to chat during quiet time?
In this imaginative tale, Maci discovers how to
“grow a beautiful garden” in her mind by taking
responsibility for her actions and making better
choices. She also sees how Trey’s poor decisions
and behaviors (disrupting class and distracting
others) are hurting him. 40 pgs.
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Combines academic
and Common Core lessons with activities that
teach students how to
ignore distractions and
make positive choices. A
companion to The Garden
in My Mind picture book,
it’s a must-have resource
for upper elementary and
early middle school educators everywhere! Options
for adapting the activities
to different audiences are
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included. Ready-to-print
forms and handouts on CD. 48 pgs.
Priscilla & the Perfect Storm
Spacing Out!
Stephie McCumbee
Discovering the Importance of Completing Tasks
Priscilla is a perfectionist. But when she
doesn’t achieve perfection – only earning
88 on a test or not scoring a goal in a soccer match – she gets mad. Very mad. Her
emotions get the best of her, and she unleashes a wave of anger and frustration.
With guidance and instruction from
her mom, however, Priscilla learns
how to manage her emotions and
expectations. In the process, she
discovers that success doesn’t always
mean being the best.
Written in a style young readers can
easily understand and complemented by
vivid illustrations, Priscilla & the Perfect
Storm is an enlightening and empowering
read. 32 pgs.
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Stephie McCumbee
GRADES K-5
GRADES K-6
Ever since Hunter’s dad took him to the
Kennedy Space Center, all he can think about
is space. But his daydreams about space are
interfering with his ability to get his work
done in class. Hunter thinks he wants to be
an astronaut when he grows up, but in order
to do that, he’ll need to stay focused and
complete his assignments.
In this follow-up story to the award-winning The Garden In My Mind, tag along with
Hunter as he learns the steps to “Completing a Task” and the value of finishing his
school assignments on time. 32 pgs.
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Activity Guide
Activity Guide
Easy-to-use lesson plans give teachers
creative options for teaching social skills.
A companion to Priscilla & the Perfect
Storm, its pages are filled with Common
Core literacy activities and social skill
development activities that are classroom friendly. All of the
activities are designed to help students master the skills of “Staying Calm” and
“Dealing with Frustration.” Ready-to-print forms and handouts on CD. 48 pgs.
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Is There an App for That?
The activities in this book support Common
Core and social skill development. Use with
individuals, small groups, or large groups
to practice setting goals, completing tasks,
identifying things to work on, and celebrating success. More than 20 activities, plus
behavior-management tools such as form letters for home, action plans for struggling students, and reward coupons
and certificates make this a complete package!
The CD includes ready-to-print worksheets, handouts, and reward
coupons. Approx. 40 pgs.
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Activity Guide
GRADES K-5
Activities help students
learn to differentiate between
making positive changes that
will help them grow, versus
making poor choices just to
fit in.
CD includes ready-to-print
worksheets, handouts, and
reward coupons. 40 pgs.
Bryan Smith
Imagine Hailey’s surprise when she wakes up to find her
boring old bathroom mirror is covered in Magic Apps! The apps
promise to make her taller, faster, smarter, and so much more!
What harm is there in trying them? The apps only last one day,
and surely this will solve all of her problems, right?!
Join Hailey on her comical adventures as she uses app after
app, trying to be someone she just isn’t, and begins to realize that
trying to be like others isn’t all it’s cracked up to be! 32 pgs.
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CHARACTER EDUCATION
Film Clips for Character Education
GRADES 7-12
Film Clips Spirit of America
These eight DVDs offer scenes from popular movies that powerfully illustrate character
issues such as respect, honesty, loyalty, courage, and responsibility. Each DVD includes
up to 12 clips from films such as The Lord of the Rings, Glory, Drumline, Shrek, Star Trek,
Remember the Titans, Ice Age, and Akeelah and the Bee along with a comprehensive study
guide, written by educators, that provides movie plot summaries, standards-based lesson
plans arranged around a theme, discussion questions, and activity suggestions. Each clip can
also be viewed with either Spanish audio or subtitles. Use these DVDs to engage students in
reflection and stimulating discussions about character and moral action.
Episode Topics
1. Honesty, Cooperation, Respect
2. Sportsmanship, Kindness, Self-Control
3. Courage, Loyalty, Perseverance
4. Bullying Issues: Knowing Yourself, Facing
Peer Pressure, Understanding Bullies
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Episode Topics
5. Pride, Honor, Citizenship
6. Forgiveness, Vision, Empathy
7. Teamwork, Making a Difference,
Caring for Others
8. Equality, Integrity, Diversity
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Film Clips for Character Education: Elementary School Editions
GRADES K-6
Film Clips Spirit of America
These five DVDs feature selections from the original Film Clips for Character
Education that are suitable for viewing and use in elementary classrooms. Excerpts
from popular movies teach kids character lessons. Study guides are included on the
DVDs in PDF format.
Episode Topics
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2. Kindness, Good Sportsmanship, Self-Control
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3. Courage, Perseverance, Loyalty
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4. Knowing Yourself, Peer Pressure, Understanding Bullies
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5. Citizenship, Empathy, Vision, Pride
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Set of 5 Elementary Grade Film Clips DVDS
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Competing with Character
Let’s Put Sportsmanship and Fun Back in Youth Sports
Kevin Kush, MA, with Michael Sterba, MHD
Competing with Character examines the good and the bad on
youth playing fields, along the sidelines, and in the stands. Coach
Kush gives tips and techniques for teaching young players how
to listen to their coaches, get along with teammates, respect their
opponents, handle disappointment and adversity, win with class,
and lose with dignity.
At any level of competition – developmental or select, recreation
or club, Y league or church league, jayvee or varsity – this book can
help parents and coaches create youth sports programs that are not
only fun and competitive but that also encourage sportsmanship,
character development, and life skills for kids. 197 pgs.
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Auto-B-Good Character Counts!
Six Pillar DVD/CD Edition GRADES K-6
“Parent testers were truly impressed
with Coach K’s ideas on encouraging
sportsmanship and developing character.”
Rising Star Education
Drive home the message of character education with the enjoyable stories collected from
the Emmy award-winning animated series,
Auto-B-Good, in partnership with CHARACTER
COUNTS! A crew of personable cars is featured
in six entertaining tales that demonstrate the Six
Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Each episode, available in English and Spanish
and rendered in high-end 3D animation that
kids love, is 10-12 minutes long.
An enclosed CD included.
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EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
GRIT & Bear It!
and Activity Guide
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GRADES 5-10
Save by buying the book and activity guide!
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Tamara Zentic, MS
In addition to teaching students the
basics of reading and writing, you want
students to acquire other skills for success. With this book and activity guide combination, children will learn and practice “grit” – a combination of determination and
perseverance, and a willingness to take risks and bounce back from failure.
Book (32 pgs)
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Promoting Executive Function
in the Classroom GRADES K-12
13 & Counting: Does a
Hamburger Really Have
to Be Round?
Lynn Meltzer
Helps teachers incorporate executive
function processes – planning, organizing,
prioritizing and self-checking – into the
classroom curriculum. Chapters provide effective strategies for optimizing what students
learn by improving how they learn. Easy-toimplement assessment tools, teaching techniques and activities, and planning aids are
presented. The book also covers the nuts and
bolts of differentiating instruction for students
with learning or attention difficulties. Case
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examples illustrate individualized teaching
strategies and classroom accommodations. 252 pgs.
Executive Skills in Children
and Adolescents
GRADES 5–12
Tamara Zentic, MS
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These lessons invite and encourage the
use of Executive Function processes as
part of the students’ learning experience.
Use these 22 easy-to-implement
strategies to help improve self-esteem and
foster healthy identity perspectives. The
lessons incorporate the use of technology,
through various devices, to better engage
and motivate students in the digital
age. Flipped classroom suggestions are
provided. Approx. 84 pgs.
The Executive Functioning
Workbook for Teens
GRADES K-12
GRADES 7-12
Peg Dawson, Richard Guare
Sharon A. Hansen, MSE, NBCT
Concise and practitioner-friendly, this book
explains how these critical cognitive processes
develop and why they play such a key role in
children’s behavior and school performance.
Provided are step-by-step guidelines and
many practical tools to promote executive
skill development by implementing environmental modifications, individualized instruction, coaching, and whole-class interventions.
Includes more than two-dozen reproducible
assessment tools, checklists, and planning
sheets. 224 pgs.
Are you disorganized, chronically late,
forgetful, or impulsive? Do you struggle to get
your homework done and never manage to
turn it in on time? If so, you may have executive functioning disorder (EFD). Fortunately,
you can learn to stop procrastinating and
start meeting your deadlines. This easy-to-use
workbook includes fun activities to help you
turn positive thinking into action, increase
your attention, enhance your memory, manage your emotions, build self-awareness, and
successfully organize and plan. 125 pgs.
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Adventures from the Book of Virtues DVDs
GRADES 3-6
Porchlight Learning
Adapted from the Book of Virtues, these 13 DVDs
feature animated stories about Zach and Annie who
encounter difficult situations and learn life lessons
with the help of Plato the buffalo and his pals. Plato,
Aristotle, Socrates, and Aurora know just the right
story to offer when Zach or Annie is faced with a
dilemma. Each story illustrates character traits
in a way that keeps children entertained as they
learn.
Each DVD is 25 minutes long, includes public
performance rights, and is offered in English and
Spanish. A Teacher’s Guide in PDF format is available on each DVD.
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Title
Vol. 1: Citizenship
Vol. 2: Courage
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ANGER AND AGGRESSION IN CHILDREN
Anger Management
Games for Children
Imagine That!
GRADES K-6
Imagery Stories & Activities to Help
Young People Learn to Improve Their
Behavioral Self-Control
GRADES K-6
Deborah M. Plummer
Janis L. Silverman, MA
This practical handbook helps adults
understand and manage children’s anger.
Using easy-to-learn games, active and
passive, verbal and non-verbal, and for
different-sized groups, it fosters successful
anger management strategies for children
ages 5-12. Encourages children to use their
imaginations and express emotions in a
healthy way. 159 pgs.
Guided imagery stories help children
(especially those who are impulsive and
lack self-control skills) to use their imaginations as a tool to slow down and think
before acting out. Follow-up discussion questions and activities encourage
students to improve social skills, find
new solutions to problems, and develop
better behavior. 90 pgs.
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Soda Pop Head
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Don’t Behave Like
You Live in a Cave
GRADES K-6
Julia Cook
His real name is Lester, but everyone calls
him “Soda Pop Head.” When things seem
unfair to Lester, his ears get hot, his face turns
red, and he blows his top! Lester’s dad comes
to his rescue by teaching him a few techniques
to “loosen the top”
and cool down before
his fizz takes control
and he explodes. This
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shows K-6 kids how to control their anger while helping
them manage stressful situations. 32 pgs.
GRADES 2-7
Elizabeth Verdick
Activity Book
Brainstorming, writing, and art activities help children
learn to identify their anger and release it in healthy ways.
24 pgs.
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I’m Not Bad, I’m Just Mad
Cool, Calm, and Confident
GRADES K-6
GRADES K-6
Lawrence Shapiro, PhD, et al.
Lisa Schab, LCSW
A workbook with 40 activities
to help children recognize anger
triggers, solve problems, defuse
conflict, and address lifestyle issues
that can contribute to problems
with anger. Kids learn to control
their frustration and talk about
what’s bothering them. CD of all
worksheets included. 141 pgs.
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This workbook helps kids find a
healthy middle ground between
passivity and aggression. Exercises
show children how to behave in
ways that discourage teasing, make
real and lasting friendships, understand their rights and how to stand
up for themselves, stay calm, and
manage their anger. 152 pgs.
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GRADES K-6
Ray Ali
Stories, drawings, creative
activities, and discussion starters
help children identify the
underlying reasons for feelings of
anger and frustration, develop ways
of managing anger constructively,
and learn coping skills and other
effective ways of dealing
with those feelings. 63 pgs.
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Better behavior isn’t just
about making adults happy: it
means self-control, awareness
and a positive outlook, so
things go better for kids.
Lighthearted, yet supportive
and frank, this book helps
readers ages 8-13 learn to
make thoughtful, deliberate,
positive behavior decisions at
home and in school. Addresses
big and small behavior issues,
from blurting out in class to
fighting. 120 pgs.
Cool Down and Work
Through Anger
GRADES K-3
Cheri J. Meiners, MEd
A storybook for kids to help
them recognize and cope with anger
through self-calming, thinking, getting
help from a trusted adult, talking and
listening, apologizing, being patient,
and viewing others positively. Special
section gives teachers and parents
additional ideas for helping young
children work through anger. 40 pgs.
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ANGER AND AGGRESSION IN TEENS
Working with Aggressive Youth
GRADES 5-12
Daniel L. Daly, PhD, with Michael N. Sterba, MHD
Angry, aggressive, or violent youth threaten the well-being of themselves, other children, and caregivers in any setting – schools, foster care, group homes, or mental health facilities. They may need medication and therapy to treat
their problems, but they also must learn how to control negative thoughts and emotions without turning to aggressive
behavior.
The authors offer effective short- and long-term ideas and strategies for defusing aggression in youth based on the
approach and proven teaching methods developed in the Boys Town Model®. Sample Treatment Plans from a variety
of settings help caregivers see how intervention strategies can be developed for aggressive youth and used in different
environments.
Included is a social skills chart that can be used as an easy reference guide by caregivers as they teach new
pro-social skills to replace old behaviors. 225 pgs.
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Teen Anger
Workbook
Teen Aggression &
Bullying Workbook
GRADES 7-12
GRADES 7-12
Ester A. Leutenberg,
John J. Liptak, EdD
Ester A. Leutenberg,
John J. Liptak, EdD
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engage in self-reflection,
this workbook helps them
examine thoughts and
feelings that lead to aggression, and learn effective tools and techniques
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for managing these
feelings. Adolescents explore the reasons they may act
violently toward other people, identify the extent of
their exposure to environmental violence, and develop
strategies to become more resilient. Includes many
reproducible pages. 115 pgs.
A workbook using
self-assessment
tools and journaling
to help teens
better manage
their feelings of
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anger. Exercises
assist teens in identifying how prone they
are to anger, how strong those feelings are,
how they express anger, and the adverse
effects uncontrolled anger has had on their
relationships and life. Techniques to control
anger are included. 111 pgs.
Real Life Teens: Teen Anger DVD
Kaye Randall, LISW-CP,
Allyson Bowen, LISW-CP
This book provides
professionals with more
than 100 resources,
strategies, and reproducible worksheets for
working with girls who
are relationally aggressive and the youth who
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have been victimized
by their bullying. Activities encourage tolerance
and empathy, improve self-control and coping skills, and can be used for individuals, small
groups, classrooms, and entire schools. 128 pgs.
The assessment
instruments, activity
handouts, role
plays, and reflective
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questions in this
workbook can be used by professionals to
help teens examine their anger management
skills. Helps teens gain insight into what
motivates their behavior, identify strengths and
weaknesses, focus their thinking on behavioral
change, and learn to “let go” of troublesome
habits and behavioral patterns. 124 pgs.
GRADES 7-12
Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, MS
Helps teens understand their anger, be better
prepared to deal with their feelings in the moment, and never lose their cool. With 37 exercises,
teens learn what triggers their anger and the skills
needed to get their anger under control. 130 pgs.
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GRADES 7-12
Ester A. Leutenberg,
John J. Liptak, EdD
The Anger Workbook for Teens
GRADES 7-12
On this DVD, teens identify common sources
of anger at home and at school, what happens
when anger explodes into violence, and how to
express anger constructively. Teachers’ guide is
available online. 20 min.
Mean Girls
Teen Conflict
Management
Skills Workbook
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Strategies for
Anger Management
Staying Cool …
When You’re
Steaming Mad
GRADES 6-12
Kerry Moles, CSW
This is the tool
educators and healthcare
professionals need to help
teens and adults learn
how to cope with anger in
healthier ways. Content
is broken into three
sections: Understanding
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Anger, Interventions for
Anger Management, and Conflict Resolution. Each
topic has reproducible worksheets (also on CD)
and Facilitator’s Information with suggestions for
use. 100 pgs.
GRADES 7-12
Raychelle Cassada
Lohmann, MS, LPC
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classrooms. The lessons help students understand, communicate, express, think about, and,
ultimately, transform their anger. Reproducible
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Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice
Well, I Can Top That!
Julia Cook
Isabella is a spirited girl who enjoys shouting
out her thoughts, ideas, and feelings. In fact, she
loves using her loud voice so much, it’s earned her
the nickname “Decibella!” Young readers will be
entertained as they see how Isabella learns the “five
volumes” of voice and discovers that different situations require a different tone.
Award-winning author Julia Cook uses a fun, yet
educational, style to show kids how and when to use
their five voices – whisper, 6-inch, table-talk, strong
speaker, and outside. 32 pgs.
Brad has a lot of great things going on in his life
– or at least that’s what he tells all of his classmates!
When one student wins a contest, Brad brags
about how he won an even bigger contest. When
another student breaks his arm, Brad blabs about
how he broke BOTH his arms AND legs. Children
and adults will get a real kick out of Brad’s tall
tales as he learns the difference between being a
“pull-upper” and a “one-upper!” This terrific story
by award-winning author Julia Cook is part of the
Communicate with Confidence series, designed to
help young readers master the art of communicating. 32 pgs.
What to Do When It Happens to You
Julia Cook
As educators and parents, we’ve all been there.
Gas is passed and a variety of snickers, giggles, and
negative comments ensue. But did you know that
everyone and every living thing passes gas (except
jelly fish and coral sponges)?
Join Gus as he and his classmates learn the brief
biology lesson behind why we all pass gas, and the
right way to handle it when it happens in public.
32 pgs.
Cell Phoney
Now that Joanie Maloney has her very own cell phone, how
will she use it? Mom doesn’t want her to be irresponsible and
reckless, so she makes Joanie complete a Cell Phone Safety
Course. That’s where Joanie learns six valuable rules that will
keep her from becoming a “Cell Phoney!” 32 pgs.
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Storybooks by Julia Cook
for young readers!
GRADES K-6
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue
It’s Hard to Be a Verb!
My Mouth Is a Volcano
Personal Space Camp
Josh tattles on everyone! One
day he wakes up with a yellow
tongue with spots and must learn
the difference between tattling and
warning others of important or
dangerous things. 32 pgs.
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Louis just can’t sit still. He’s always
moving at the wrong moment.
His mom comes to the rescue and
teaches Louis a few simple tricks to
keep the inner itching and twitching
under control. 32 pgs.
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Louis always interrupts. But when
others begin to interrupt Louis, he
learns how to respectfully listen and
wait for his turn to talk. 32 pgs.
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When he’s invited by the school
principal to Personal Space Camp,
Louis learns that respecting other
people’s boundaries has nothing to
do with lunar landings or Saturn’s
rings. 32 pgs.
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tattling and warning; includes reproducible classroom handouts. 24 pgs.
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Positive, hands-on activities to
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skills in and out of the classroom.
With reproducible pages. 24 pgs.
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reproducible handouts to help
children stop interrupting and
respect others by listening and
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24 pgs.
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Activity Book
Includes activities and discussion
questions to help children recognize
and respect the personal space of
others; includes reproducible pages.
24 pgs.
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BUILDING RELATIONSHIP SKILLS IN CHILDREN
Hygiene… You Stink!
GRADES K-6
Julia Cook
A fresh approach to a dirty dilemma. How do you make young children understand the
importance of bathing and brushing? In this ingenious tale, young readers are sure to get
the message that good hygiene will improve their health and their relationships! The story
centers around a fork named Jean who hates taking baths in the sink and detests showering
in the dishwasher. It’s a clever fable with a timeless message. 32 pgs.
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Julia Cook series to help kids
get along with each other.
Making Friends Is an Art!
Tease Monster
GRADES K-6
Meet Brown – the least-used pencil
in the box. Brown doesn’t smile very often because he doesn’t get used much.
When Brown asks the other pencils
why no one likes him, he discovers that
to have friends, he needs to be a good
friend. If Brown learns to use all of the
friendship skills the other pencils have,
he can make friends and have fun too!
Includes tips for parents and teachers on how to help children who feel
left out and have trouble making
friends. 32 pgs.
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When “One of a Kind” is laughed
at by Purple One and called a
name by Green One, is the Tease
Monster to blame?
With help from the Tease Monster, kids learn why some teasing
can have a negative bite if it’s
meant to be hurtful and cause embarrassment. But they also learn
why teasing can be friendly and
nice if it tries to make someone
feel better and is not done out of
spite. 32 pgs.
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A Book about Teasing vs Bullying
Cliques Just Don’t
Make Cents
GRADES K-6
Penny tries to hang with the Silver
Coin Clique, but she usually feels
left out. Dollar coin is different from
the silver coins too, and she starts to
teach Penny how special and valuable
she really is. With Dollar’s help, Penny
learns to feel as shiny on the inside as
she looks on the outside.
Includes tips on how to help young
people, especially girls, who feel excluded and left out by others. 32 pgs.
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Peer Pressure Gauge
GRADES K-6
When Norbert is less than eager
to try new food, he experiences
first-hand what it’s like to be on the
receiving end of peer pressure. His
imaginative descriptions of how it
feels to have your peer pressure gauge
rise will draw readers in, while they
witness his internal deliberation as he
tries to let his inner voice shine!
Teachers, parents, and kids alike will
enjoy this imaginative story as they
learn the skills necessary to triumph
over this difficult issue. 32 pgs.
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Getting Along with Others
The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
GRADES PRE K-3
Parents, teachers, counselors,
and day-care workers can use this
activity book to teach children social skills and give them incentives
for getting along both with their
peers and adults. Twenty-four funfilled charts encourage children
to tell the truth, ask permission,
correct mistakes, share with others, say they’re sorry, etc. Six more
charts let adults target skills of their
own choosing. Suggestions on how
to effectively use the charts and
offer rewards that keep children interested and motivated to improve
included. 32 pgs.
Sean Covey
TEACHER COPY: This book includes a license that allows you to
make copies of the skill pages for classroom use.
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GRADES K-6
The Seven Oaks friends are always having fun and learning
all sorts of things. Seven stories show how practicing the seven
habits, from learning how to take charge of their own lives to
discovering how balance is best, makes this possible. Hardcover,
96 pgs.
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But It’s Not My Fault!
GRADES K-6
Julia Cook
Poor Noodle. Things just don’t seem to be going
his way. But it’s not his fault! It just isn’t his fault that
his brother’s game ran late, and he didn’t finish his
homework. Or that his mom forgot to remind him to turn
in his library book. With mom’s help, Noodle learns not
to blame others or try to find fault, but instead practices
accepting responsibility. This is the first book in Julia
Cook’s new Responsible Me! series. 32 pgs.
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Grief is Like a Snowflake
Wilma Jean, the Worry Machine
Blueloon
The ‘D’ Word
After the death of his father,
Little Tree begins to learn how to
cope with his grief and start the
healing process. With help and
support, Little Tree discovers what
is really important in life and that
his father’s memory will carry on.
Grades K-8, 32 pgs.
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Wilma Jean worries about everything – missing the bus, doing a
math problem wrong, having friends
to play with, and getting carrots
in her school lunch! Wilma Jean’s
teacher helps her figure out what
worries she can control and those
she can’t and what to do about both.
32 pgs.
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Blueloon is a sad little balloon
suffering from depression. With help
from the wise rock, Blueloon learns
what he can do to “bounce back” to
being the way he used to be – bright,
round, and full! A book that helps
children, their parents, and teachers
recognize the signs of depression and
when a child needs help. 32 pgs.
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Otis’ life changed when his parents told him that they were getting
a D … D … D … the “D” word – he
can’t even say it (divorce). At first he
blames himself, but with the help
of his grandmother, Otis learns the
reasons for divorce. He comes to
understand that he didn’t cause it,
he can’t control it, but he can learn
to cope. Grades 2-6, 32 pgs.
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Help kids learn which worries
they have control over and how to
deal with them. 24 pgs.
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This guide offers processing tools
and strategies to help children,
parents, and counselors cope with
childhood depression. 28 pgs.
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Activity Book
Offers grief facilitators,
educators, counselors, and parents
“hands-on” activities that explore
the grieving process. 24 pgs.
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A group of kids, aided by some “magic” jelly
beans, learn to stand up to mean Bobbette, the
bully who tells everyone what to do and where
to go. The book helps children understand how
bystanders acting together can face up to bullies,
enlist the aid of adults, and assist victims. 32 pgs.
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Kids learn how the
collective power of bystanders
can help victims. Exercises
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they are a bully, a target, or a
bystander. 24 pgs.
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Smarter than the SCOOPERS
Ricky just can’t help himself.
When he really, really wants something, he steals it. It’s all fun and
consequence-free until Ricky’s bike
disappears. Losing his own prized
possession helps Ricky realize how
much his sticky fingers have hurt
others, and now it’s time for him to
make things right. 32 pgs.
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Teach young children about
stranger danger without making
them fearful or afraid! Parents,
teachers, counselors, and caregivers
can use this book to help kids build
their self-confidence and stay safe in
unfamiliar or dangerous situations.
32 pgs.
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How to Be Comfortable
In Your Own Feathers
When a fluttering hummingbird
tells little Bluebird that her body
is too frumpy and lumpy, Bluebird
decides to go on a diet and start exercising in order to become skinny
like the hummingbird.
With help from Mother Bluebird,
the Bird Doc, and a counselor, Bluebird learns healthy eating habits and
how to be comfortable in her own
feathers! 32 pgs.
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Storybooks
for young
readers!
GRADES K-6
The Ant Hill Disaster
After the Ant Hill School is destroyed, a little boy ant is afraid to go
back to school.
The Ant Hill Disaster thoughtfully
addresses fears associated with both
natural and man-made disasters. It
can help assure children that through
love, empathetic understanding,
preparation, and effective communication, they can stand strong, even
in the midst of uncontrollable events.
32 pgs.
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Mindfulness for Teen Anger
Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety
GRADES 7-12
GRADES 7-12
If teens suffer from panic attacks, chronic worry,
or feelings of isolation, it can be very difficult to
succeed. This book offers proven practices to cope
with anxious feelings, identify common triggers,
learn valuable time-management skills, and feel
calmer. It also includes special breathing exercises
to stay calm, guided visualization exercises to help
overcome feelings of anxiety, and tips for dealing
with specific situations that cause anxiety. 155 pgs.
Mark C. Purcell, MED, PsyD, Jason R. Murphy, MA
Using effective mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and dialectical behavioral therapy
(DBT), this workbook will show you the difference between healthy and unhealthy forms of
anger. You’ll learn how to stop overreacting, find
emotional balance, and be more aware of your
thoughts and feelings in the moment. With a little
help, you will be able to transform your anger into
confidence and kindness. 136 pgs.
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The PTSD Workbook for Teens
GRADES 7-12
Libbi Palmer, PsyD
This user-friendly workbook for teens' traumarelated difficulties will help them work through
their experiences and make sense of their thoughts
and feelings. Includes worksheets and activities
to help reestablish a sense of safety and regain
emotional control. 146 pgs.
Emotional Intelligence Workbooks for Teenagers
GRADES 7-12
Written by experienced clinicians, these workbooks include 40 or more activities that can be used in
individual or group counseling sessions. Some have a CD that includes a complete workbook’s content.
Don’t Let Your Emotions
Run Your Life
Activities based on dialectical
behavior therapy to help teens
who have a hard time handling
intense emotions. Teaches youth
to effectively manage out-ofcontrol emotions, stay calm in
difficult situations, and get along
with family and friends. 151 pgs.
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Stopping the Pain
Exercises help teens explore
why they self-injure, reduce their
stress, learn new skills for dealing with issues, and reach out
to others for help. Offers them a
personal and private road map
to regaining control of their lives.
Includes CD. 147 pgs.
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Anger Workbook
Helps teens understand their
anger, be better prepared to deal
with feelings in the moment, and
never lose their cool. With 37
exercises. 130 pgs.
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Anxiety Workbook
Exercises show teens who
suffer from fear, worry, or
panic how to address their
anxiety patterns. Teens learn
relaxation techniques and
thought stopping as well as
how to let go of control, see the
bigger picture, and keep their
lives in balance. Includes CD.
178 pgs.
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Social Success Workbook
Help teens recognize their
unique strengths, understand
the unspoken social rules
behind how people relate,
improve social skills, make new
friends, and keep the friends
they have. Includes CD. 132 pgs.
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Beyond the Blues
Activities help teens who feel
sad and hopeless recognize the
symptoms of depression, cope
with and share difficult feelings,
manage stress, and get help.
Includes CD. 173 pgs.
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Coping with Cliques
Activities guide girls in dealing with cliques, teasing, and
gossip, showing them how to
avoid getting caught up in this
hurtful pattern of behavior.
Includes CD. 160 pgs.
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Stress Reduction Workbook
Using exercises to teach
“mindfulness” – being aware
of thoughts and feelings in
the present moment – this
workbook helps youth to stop
worrying about what might
happen and focus on what they
can control. 128 pgs.
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The Bullying Workbook
Use the activities in this
book to help you deal with
social aggression and cyberbullying. Learn antibullying
tips and strategies, manage
emotions that bring you
down, and build self-esteem.
140 pgs.
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TEEN ISSUES
The Survival Guide for Kids with
Behavioral Challenges GRADES 6-12
How Rude!
Tom McIntyre, PhD
Do you wish you got in trouble less
often? Is it hard for you to get along
with teachers, family, and others? It’s
not easy to change habits and learn
new ways to behave, but this book
gives you the tools to take charge
of your own behavior so you can
get along better with parents, other
kids, and teachers. Included are true
stories about kids with behavior
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challenges, smart choices you should
make when dealing with feelings, ways to get along better at school
and at home, ideas for making and keeping good friends, a glossary
of helpful words, and a special section about behavior labels like BD
and SED. 177 pgs.
Unmasking Sexual Con Games, 3rd Ed.
GRADES 7 - 12
The Teen Guide to Good Manners,
Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out
Alex J. Packer, PhD
Packed with outrageous humor and sound
advice, this book explains why manners and
etiquette are important – because people who
know how to handle themselves in social situations come out on top, get what they want,
feel good about themselves, and enjoy life to
the fullest. Full of practical tips and hundreds
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Leader’s Guide has 10 lesson plans that give step-by-step instructions when teaching teens how to:
• Recognize emotional grooming.
• Identify distorted thinking and language cons by looking at actual letters written by groomers.
• Learn what physical, emotional, and sexual boundaries should be in healthy relationships.
• Understand the 12 steps of physical closeness and “how far to go” at each stage of a relationship.
• Practice good friendship and dating skills.
The Leader’s Guide (196 pgs.) also discusses sexual harassment and abuse, dating violence, and
the role of the media, alcohol, and drugs in emotional grooming. Includes reproducible worksheets.
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Teen Stress Workbook
GRADES 7-12
Ester A. Leutenberg,
John J. Liptak, EdD
The exercises and activities in this workbook help
teens examine the sources
of stress in their lives, know
the emotional, behavioral,
and physical signs of stress,
identify ways to build
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resiliency, and build coping
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Teens experiencing
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how to identify a friend
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express negative feelings in
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Teen Self-Esteem
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Teen’s Guide
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Drugs & Alcohol & Your
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Real Life Teens: Self
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Killing Us Softly 4 DVD
GRADES 9-12
Advertising and media
expert Jean Kilbourne takes
a fresh look at new print and
TV ads that reveal a stunning
pattern of damaging gender
stereotypes. Helps students
think critically about popular
culture and its relationship to
sexism, eating disorders, and
gender violence. 45 min.
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A teen host explains how
drugs affect everyone’s body
differently – and every drug
(over-the-counter and prescription, inhalants, alcohol, and
marijuana) needs to be taken
seriously. Contrary to popular
belief, using drugs can have
negative impacts on a teen’s social and academic life. Teacher
guide on CD. 15 min.
Teen Communication
Skills Workbook
GRADES 7-12
GRADES 7-12
Ester A. Leutenberg,
John J. Liptak, EdD
Ester R. A. Leutenberg,
John J. Liptak, EdD
Self-esteem dictates
how teens treat and feel
about themselves and
others. This workbook is
designed to help teens
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engage in self-reflection,
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Teens rely on
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networking, and instant
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lack the skills to engage
in face-to-face communication. This workbook
empowers teens to be more effective communicators in their relationships. 120 pgs.
FRIENDSHIP / RELATIONSHIPS
Boundaries: A
Guide for Teens
Dating!
Friend Me!
Laura Buddenberg,
MS, Alesia K.
Montgomery
10 Awesome
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independence, and finding happiness in and
out of relationships. 120 pgs.
Laura Buddenberg,
MS, Alesia K.
Montgomery
GRADES 7-12
GRADES 6-12
Val J. Peter, Tom Dowd
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This book invites
young people to
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relationships. It begins
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define what physical,
emotional, and sexual
boundaries are. Stories
illustrate how personal
space and feelings
can be either respect-
ed or violated.
The book’s journal format encourages
teens to reflect on and record feelings
about their own relationships. 113 pgs.
A second version is apt for use
in a faith-based setting.
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Making Friends Is
an Art! GRADES K-6
Teen Friendship
Workbook GRADES 7-12
Julia Cook
Ester A. Leutenberg,
John J. Liptak, EdD
Brown envies
the other colored
pencils who enjoy
coloring and playing together. He is
lonely because he
doesn’t get used
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much and hardly
ever needs sharpening. Soon he discovers that to make friends, he has
to be a friend. Part of the Building Relationships
series, this book teaches kids how to practice the
art of friendship and get along with others. 32 pgs.
GRADES 5-10
Ron Herron, Val J. Peter
This book advises children
in such areas as the basics of
conversation and friendship.
Included are nine easy-to-follow
“people” skills like giving and
receiving compliments, introducing yourself, and showing respect
and sensitivity. Each skill puts
getting along with others into
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easily managed steps. A special
chapter deals with the challenge of
shyness. Great resource and appropriate reading for pre-teens (ages 10
and up) as well. 84 pgs.
Spanish-language edition of
A Good Friend. 92 pgs.
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This pocket
guide for children
ages 10-13 helps
them look at their
relationships and
make healthy decisions. Kids are
asked to consider
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these questions:
Do you want a best friend? Do you wish you had
more friend requests? Do you have friendships
that just aren’t any fun? Inside, readers will find
10 easy-to-follow rules for making and keeping
friends and 10 friendship skills for getting along
with anyone. 126 pgs.
Teen Respect of Self
& Others Workbook
GRADES 7-12
A teen’s social circle can
have a dramatic impact,
positive or negative, on that
teen’s behavior and choices. This guide can assist
teens in choosing friends
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wisely so that friendships
are full of joy, fun, caring,
and mutual support, minimizing the risk of poor
judgment, bad habits, and possibly illegal activities.
Reproducible workbook activities combine reflective
assessments and journaling. 123 pgs.
A Good Friend
GRADES 6-10
Ester A. Leutenberg,
John J. Liptak, EdD
This workbook helps
teens assess and improve
their self-respect and,
ultimately, show respect,
be kind, and help other
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people. The exercises,
journaling activities, and
handouts address topics such as courtesy, tolerance, generosity, kindness, acceptance, and trustworthiness. A final section looks at opportunities
for volunteering and social action. 122 pgs.
What’s Right
for Me?
Who’s in
the Mirror?
Ron Herron, Val J. Peter
Ron Herron, Val J. Peter
GRADES 7-12
Teens can be threatened or tempted by
many negative influences
or people. This book
addresses many of them:
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harassment. It discusses
bullies, sexual con artists, and people who do
not respect others’ personal boundaries. Teens
are taught how to identify and prepare for such
situations and people, given strategies for handling them, and encouraged to seek the help of
parents, teachers, or other adults. 160 pgs.
GRADES 7-12
This book helps
young people look
critically at the world
around them – television, movies, and the
music industry as well
as their acquaintances.
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sions of getting along
with parents and teachers, dating, falling in
love, body image, and eating disorders. Readers
are given an easy, effective method of problem
solving, useful in dealing with negative peer
pressure. 137 pgs.
(These books are) “a very strong resource for teens who are facing the issues
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Building
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Love, trust,
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Teaching children
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frustrated or angry is
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do follow-up teaching. 28 min.
Teaching Kids
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solution they think will work best. 29 min.
Preventing
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asked to do a chore
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Preparing children by helping them learn social
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Helping Kids
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This new edition of Common Sense Parenting offers parents of children ages 6-16 a menu of proven
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a child having trouble in school; and parents and
kids who don’t communicate or have fun together
anymore. Provides step-by-step advice that will
aid parents in building good family relationships,
preventing and correcting misbehavior, using
consequences to improve behavior, teaching
self-control, and staying calm. This updated edition shows parents how to approach discipline
as positive teaching rather than punishment.
As each new parenting technique is introduced,
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many clear examples, and give you
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with school problems, computer misuse, and Internet
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La Crianza Práctica
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Ray Burke, PhD, Ron Herron
Common Sense Parenting®
in Spanish. Instructs parents
on how to help their children
develop into strong, mature
people through techniques
and strategies that have been
proven successful.
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Parent Skill Cards
Wallet-sized Parent Skill Card reinforces the topics
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Show Me Your Mad Face
Frank E. Bowers, PhD,
with Tara R.S. Borsh, PsyD
Teaching Children to Feel Angry
without Losing Control
Raising a hyperactive, disorganized, inattentive, forgetful,
aggressive child may threaten to
overwhelm many parents. With
a father’s insight and a clinician’s
knowledge, Dr. Bowers examines
the challenges a child with ADHD
presents and offers parents workable, effective ways of handling
behavior problems. He reminds
parents that, despite the diagnosis,
children need to be held responsible for their actions, and he suggests how to use positive discipline
strategies to help them learn better
behavior. 147 pgs.
Connie J. Schnoes, PhD
La Crianza Práctica
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Ray Burke, PhD, Ron Herron
Common Sense Parenting has successfully guided thousands of parents
to effective child-rearing. With the
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there are appropriate ways to control and express
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who is often angry and learn what that anger might
represent, and teach children to stop using angry
and aggressive behaviors and learn new, positive ways of behaving. Advice on when
to seek professional help for a child who is often angry is included. 224 pgs.
Common Sense Parenting,® 3rd Ed.,
Audio Book
Ray Burke, PhD, Ron Herron,
Bridget A. Barnes, MS
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Adolescence and Other
Temporary Mental Disorders
With plenty of thought-provoking as well
as laugh-out-loud examples, Dr. Pat Friman
explains how “insane” behavior on the part of
teens is actually normal considering the different rates of development of parts of the brain.
Dr. Friman tells viewers which behaviors to
address and how, and which behaviors should
simply be ignored as teen “insanity” that will
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speaks directly to parents, caregivers, and
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educators who are looking to better understand and deal with the craziness of adolescence. Patrick C. Friman, PhD,
is Director of Clinical Services at Boys Town where he and his staff counsel
hundreds of youth and families each year. 1 hr., 15 min.
Raising Children without
Losing Your Voice or Your Mind
On this DVD, child psychologist Dr. Pat Friman
reveals 10 truths or “laws” that all parents should
understand and follow if they want to raise happier,
better-behaved children. They include:
• When children are disciplined, they are the
ones who should be upset – why getting angry or raising your voice when children misbehave rarely works.
• The devil lurks in unfilled time – keeping children busy can keep them out of a lot of trouble.
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techniques, Dr. Friman gives a presentation that will
entertain as well as educate parents and other caregivers seeking better ways of
raising children, toddlers to teens. 1 hr., 40 min.
Common Sense Parenting® Learn-at-Home Kit
Brochures for Parents
The 3-hour DVD allows parents to sit in on
actual parenting classes and watch a skilled trainer
explain Common Sense Parenting techniques and
answer pointed questions asked by participants.
Taped vignettes of problem situations and
solutions are shown. A parent workbook offers
more information, examples, helpful hints, and
answers to common questions.
These brochures and booklets cover a variety of youth and family issues such as learning and school
problems, parenting, teen suicide, and traits of healthy families. You can order single or multiple copies of
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Title Helping Kids Make Friends Vital Signs of Family Life What to Do If Your Child Is an Underachiever in School Adolescent Suicide Parent’s Guide to Learning and School Problems
Common Sense Tips on Parenting What Every Parent Should Know Common Sense Parenting® Library
From video to audio, this Common Sense Parenting library in English or Spanish
accommodates every learning style.
The video section features the following titles:
Parents Are Teachers
Encouraging Positive Behavior
Preventing Misbehavior
Correcting Problem Behavior
Handling Emotionally Intense Situations
Helping Children Succeed in School
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Each 30-minute DVD comes with
a corresponding brochure. The
brochure summarizes the skills
demonstrated on the video. Each
time a parent checks out a video, give him or her a
copy of the appropriate brochure. The parent returns the video
but keeps the brochure. This gives the parent a handy resource
to reference.
Additional brochure sets
(25 copies each of 6 brochures)
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PARENTING OF TODDLERS/PRESCHOOLERS
Available in
Spanish too!
Common Sense Parenting® of
Toddlers and Preschoolers, 2nd Ed.
La Crianza Práctica de
los Niños Pequeños
Bridget A. Barnes, MS, Steven M. York, MHD
Establishing a positive relationship with your
child when she or he is young is made much
easier when parents learn how discipline can
be more about teaching than punishment, and
more positive than negative for parents and
children.
In this second edition, parents are given
enhanced parenting skills with updated parent
steps and clearer explanations for how and why
to use these steps with children:
• Set reasonable expectations based on your
child’s age, development, and abilities.
• Give your child the nurturing, love, and praise
he or she needs to thrive.
• Use a parent’s version of “show and tell” to
both prevent problems and correct misbehavior.
• Create plans for staying calm – for you and
your child.
280 pgs.
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Bridget A. Barnes, MS
Steven M. York, MHD
The award-winning
Common Sense
Parenting® of Toddlers and
Preschoolers is available in
Spanish. All of the winning
strategies and successful
teaching techniques that
made the English-language
edition so popular are
included. 274 pgs.
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Help! There’s a Toddler in the House!
Parent Skill Cards
Thomas M. Reimers, PhD
The naughty as well as challenging behaviors of young
children can drive even the most patient parents to their wits’
end. In these pages, parents learn how to cope with and correct
many of the most common behavioral problems that little ones
demonstrate: hitting, kicking, pinching and biting; throwing
tantrums for attention; refusing to sleep at bedtime; and ignoring instructions.
Each chapter examines a specific problem, from the mildly
irritating to the downright maddening, and describes practical
strategies to rein in, correct, and prevent it. Also included are
special chapters on how to use time-out correctly and potty
train a toddler. The author is Director of Boys Town’s Behavioral
Health Clinic. 260 pgs.
Wallet-sized Parent Skill Card reinforces
the topics of Effective Praise, Corrective
Teaching, Preventive Teaching, and Teaching
Self-Control.
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“Parents will discover a wonderful guide to learning and
understanding simple and effective techniques
for changing behaviors that, believe it or not, will result in
happier and healthier relationships with your children.”
– The National Parenting Center
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Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You:
Now Get into Bed and Go to Sleep!
Patrick C. Friman, PhD
With humor and empathy, child psychologist Dr. Patrick Friman outlines the problems related to bedtime for children from
infancy through middle and high school, and gives you advice
and tips on how to handle them. He discusses the pros and
cons of ignoring nighttime crying by infants and toddlers, the
importance of pre-bedtime rituals, the “robotic return” to bed of
a wandering child, and the potent power of a “bedtime pass.” In
many cases, he provides several options so you can choose the
approach you feel most comfortable with. 151 pgs.
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Available in Spanish
Item No. 88-031 $10.95 (See page 36.)
Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and
Preschoolers Audio Book
Bridget A. Barnes, MS, Steven M. York, MHD
A professional narrator explains how to calm
temper tantrums, stay calm yourself, use time out
effectively, and teach your toddler better ways of
behaving. The audio book explains the developmental milestones to watch for in young children
so parents can set reasonable expectations for
their behavior. Abridged version; 3
hrs., 40 min.
“…a voice of clarity during the oftentimes
hectic job of raising young children.”
– The National Parenting Center
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La Crianza Práctica
de los Hijos
Spanish Parent Skill Cards
Ray Burke, PhD, Ron Herron
Wallet-sized Parent Skill Card
reinforces the topics of Effective Praise, Corrective Teaching,
Preventive Teaching, and Teaching
Self-Control.
For parents of toddlers
and preschoolers
Item No. 39-307
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La Crianza Práctica
de los Niños Pequeños
For parents of
school-aged kids
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Bridget A. Barnes, MS,
Steven M. York, MHD
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The award-winning Common
Sense Parenting® of Toddlers and
Preschoolers. English version is on
page 41. 274 pgs.
el PEOR día de TODA mi vida
¡No me gusta cómo se oye NO!
Julia Cook
Julia Cook
Spanish/English edition of The
WORST Day of My Life EVER!,
found on page 19. 32 pgs.
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The Spanish/English edition of
I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!,
found on page 20. 32 pgs.
Item No. 55-028 $10.95
Cómo Hacer Amigos, Cómo
Ser Buen Amigo
Ron Herron, Val J. Peter
Spanish-language edition of A
Good Friend, found on page 37.
92 pgs.
Item No. 86-007 $8.95
Common Sense Parenting® has
successfully guided thousands
of parents to effective childrearing. La Crianza Práctica
de los Hijos instructs parents
on how to help their children
develop into strong, mature
people through techniques and
strategies that have been proven
successful, including:
• Setting clear expectations
• Preventing and correcting
misbehavior
• Developing decision-making
skills
• Resisting peer pressure
• Succeeding in school
English version is on page 39.
Approx. 351 pgs.
¡Acuéstate y Duérmete!
Patrick C. Friman, PhD
Spanish edition of Good Night,
Sweet Dreams, I Love You: Now Get
into Bed and Go to Sleep!, found
on page 41. 27 pgs.
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Lo Que Todo Padre Debe
Saber Sobre…
Concise and easy-to-read,
this 24-page booklet in
Spanish outlines the warning signs of kids who abuse
drugs and alcohol, feel
depressed or suicidal, are
overly influenced by peers,
confused by sex, and more.
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Social Skills Poster Sets
These are the Spanish posters (11" x 17"), found
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