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Thursday Middle School
Pass-Along!
Most every Thursday we send a brief "Pass-Along" that
makes sense for most anyone working at a middle school.
It is always brief. We always include
a bit of humor; and all kinds of other stuff.
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Current Bestsellers, Working with Grades 6-8...
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Seeing Red
by Jennifer Simmonds
(2003, New Society Publishers, 16.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 13.39]
A unique approach to anger management using small group
process.
Overall, it aims for participants to realized that they can
control their behavior through role playing common situations,
identifying associated feelings, problem solving, recognizing
negative behaviors and anticipating consequences. Uniquely designed
for small groups to learn from and empower each other. Grades
1-8. [8.5” x 11”...192
pages]
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Young Person’s Occupational Outlook Handbook: Sixth Edition
Edited by Lori Cates (2007, JIST Works, 19.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 15.76]
Based on the Occupational Outlook Handbook (19.95/15.76), this popular guidebook groups together related job descriptions, making it easy to study job options based on interests. The text stresses the connection between school subjects and future careers. The book is grouped into 11 sections based on the main sections of the latest OOH. Within each section are one-page descriptions of related jobs (there are nearly 270 jobs in the book). Grades 4-9. [7.5” x 9”...320 pages]
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A Year of School Counseling: Tools & Techniques
for K-12 Themes Throughout the Year
Edited by Barbara Muller-Ackerman (2002, YouthLight, 20.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 16.55]
You will find a wealth of activities here categorized by
the months of the school year. Here are time-saving ideas to
expand and promote your skills. Grades K-12. [8.5" x 11"...86
pages]
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The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD
by John Taylor (2006, Free Spirit, 13.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 11.02]
In kid-friendly language and a format that welcomes reluctant and easily distracted readers, this guide helps kids know they're not alone and offers practical strategies for taking care of oneself, modifying behavior, enjoying school, having fun, and dealing (when needed) with doctors, counselors, and medication. Includes real-life scenarios, quizzes, and a special message for parents. Grades 4-8. [6” x 9”...112 pages]
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Classroom Guidance From A to Z
by Becky Kirby (2007, MarCo,
25.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 20.50]
Classroom Guidance From A To Z provides the middle school counselor with a collection of 26 classroom lessons that can each be completed in one class period. Each lesson conforms to ASCA standards and includes an objective, a list of materials needed, a description of what needs to be done before the lesson can be presented, and step-by-step presentation of the lesson itself. Includes 26 classroom lesson plans, activities, and reproducibles. Grades 5-9. [8.5” x
11”...176 pages]
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Dude, That's Rude! (Get Some Manners)
by Pamela Espeland & Elizabeth Verdick (2007, Free Spirit, 8.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.07]
Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations. Kids learn "Power Words" to use and "P.U. Words" to avoid. It shows why their family deserves their best manners, how to yawn, how to burp, how to meet new people, how to treat a guest and be one, the right ways to use phones (including cell phones), school manners, mall manners, body manners, potty manners, the Top Ten Table Manners, and the essentials of e-tiquette (politeness online). Color. Grades 3-8. [5” x 7”...117
pages]
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Psychology for Kids: 40 Fun Tests That Help You Learn about Yourself with CDROM
by Jonni Kincher (2008, Free
Spirit, 21.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 17.34]
A creative, hands-on workbook leads kids on a journey to greater self-esteem and self-awareness. Grades 4-8. [8.5”
x 11”...139 pages]
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How Kids Make Friends: Secrets for Making Lots
of Friends, No Matter How Shy You Are
by Lonnie
Michelle (2000, Freedom Publishing, 9.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.86]
A practical guide full of simple and entertaining principles
every child can use to make friends you actually want. The 10
chapters are full of “secrets” on how to communicate
positively with others. Color. Grades 4-8. [6” x 9”...64
pages]
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Test-Taking Savvy: Pulling the Answers from Your Noggin!
Compiled by Dave Craig (2006, Paperbacks for Educators,
7.50/spiral)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 5.93]
Tests are a part of every life—especially for students. But not all students are comfortable taking tests, nor do they ever develop the ability to approach testing with confidence. They simply don't develop the savviness that can propel them to success. You'll find some great lessons here on how to develop a "Just Say Know" attitude. Grades 3-8. [7” x 8.5”...40 pages]
Part of the "Therapeutic Cartoons for Kids" Series!
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101 Creative Strategies for Reaching Unmotivated Student Learners: A
Practical Resource of Approaches and Activities for Helping Unmotivated,
Discouraged, and/or Disruptive Students
by Susan Smith, et al. (2005, YouthLight, 22.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 18.13]
These 101 strategies
are described in detail, often with accompanying materials
and handouts, and are organized around five themes: self-esteem;
organization; motivation; discipline; and parent strategies.
Grades 2-8. [8.5” x
11”...109 pages]
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