Anger, Frustration

Children in grades K-6 can read along and listen to author Julia Cook read RJ's social skill story about accepting 'no' for an answer and disagreeing the right way. Families can practice reading together while being entertained and learning valuable...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 12"x18" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

Isaac isn’t any ordinary alligator living quietly in the swamp. He’s an INSTIgator!  He spends his days spying on the neighbors and eavesdropping on their conversations. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real...

Drama defines middle school, especially for Jilly. Not that she likes drama. She’d rather walk invisibly through the hallways than have any eyes turn toward her. But drama will always find Jilly. With Mom battling depression, and the family’s...

This teacher activity guide, designed to accompany the Middle School Misfits: The Stained Glass Tree chapter book, includes more than 20 classroom activities for students in grades 4 through 8 on important topics addressed in the book. Sections are...

Do you ever feel so frustrated that you lose control of your emotions or lash out? You’re not alone. Fortunately, there are easy steps you can take to stay calm and collected. Using proven-effective mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and...

Winner of the 2021 Counselor's Choice Award! Flexible thinking allows people to think about things in new ways or to incorporate new information into a specific plan or idea. Flexible thinkers are often able to come up with more than one solution to a...

‘NO’ is Rico’s least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn “No” into “Maybe” or “We’ll see” or “Later” or “I’ll...

The material offered will help school administrators and teachers address the problems presented by bullying.  Included are the following: Surveys for students, staff, and parents to assess the bullying climate in your school 18 skill posters to...

No Room for Bullies: From the Classroom to Cyberspace shatters popular myths about bullying to reveal its stark realities. You'll learn who's playing the intimidation game and how they play it. From social exclusion, physical violence, and emotional...

Take a proactive approach to bullying at your middle school. Solve issues related to bullying by teaching social skills and presenting several problem-solving methods to victims and perpetrators of bullying, as well as the bystanders. Students will learn...

Classroom teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators will find 37 practical, easy-to-use lesson plans to empower teens with the strategies and skills they need to handle bullying situations. The lessons can be blended into existing curricula or...