The Tough Kid Book: Second Edition

by Ginger Rhode, et al. (2010, Pacific Northwest, 42.95/spiral)
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It may be difficult to "cure" Tough Kids, but you can use proactive, positive techniques to manage and motivate them. Effective management will help your Tough Kids succeed in school and make life in your classroom easier for you and for the other students. Learn how to structure your school and classroom to ensure success for Tough Kids and use practical techniques for managing difficult students. This second edition features an all-new chapter on returning Tough Kids to the general education classroom and includes the Teacher Pleaser Social Skills and Teacher's Expectation Programs. Includes a CD of reproducible resources! Grades 1-8. [8.5” x 11”...213 pages]

Young Person’s Career Skills Handbook

Edited (2006, JIST Works, 19.95)
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Here is a brand-new resource for introducing students in grades 4–9 to the skills employers want and need in their future employees. This illustrated book is a fun solution to teaching the foundation skills and workplace skills listed in the Department of Labor’s SCANS 2000 guidelines. Grades 4-9. [7.5” x 9.5”...250 pages]

Impact!: 65 Hands-on Activities That Make a Difference

by Carl Olson (2005, Educational Media, 11.95)
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Carl "Energizer" Olson (a middle school counselor) has assembled 65 hands-on activities to stimulate and amaze as he teaches important concepts about life. Use these activities in classrooms, groups, and with individuals to make points that will be remembered because of the dynamic nature of your presentations. Clear instructions, illustrations, and a list of props required accompany each activity. Grades K-12. [5.5” x 8.5”...152 pages]

Grab Bag Guidance: & Other Small-Group Counseling Topics for Middle School Students

by Becky Kirby (2005, MarCo, 29.95)
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A compilation of small-group counseling programs. It includes directions for presenting groups on: Anger Management, Bullying, Coping, Decision-Making, Divorce, Grief and Loss, Self-Esteem, Skills for Success, and Stress Management. Each group begins with an energizer, and directions for 18 different energizers. In addition to the many discussion topics, reproducible activity sheets, and interactive activities, each small group includes a bingo game used to review the concepts presented in the group. Grades 5-9. [8.5” x 11”...272 pages]

Attitude Rehab for Students: Quips, Quotes, and Cartoons to Fix Dour Dispositions, K-12

by Dave & Nancy Craig (2008, Paperbacks For Educators, 9.95)
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The focus of this collection is on using sage quips, quotes, and cartoons to change negative attitudes. The 450+ quips and quotes, and the 22 cartoons focus on how attitude infuses every part of the lives of students. The main body of the book is organized around 46 attitude categories. Here you will find words and phrases to plant. Some will likely germinate fairly soon. Some will take more time. Regardless, your efforts will impact students for years to come. Grades K-12. [7” x 8.5”...90 pages]

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