Speak Up and Get Along! Learn the Mighty Might, Thought Chop, and More Tools to Make Friends, Stop Teasing, and Feel Good about Yourself

by Scott Cooper (2005, Free Spirit, 12.95)
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This book is a collection of 21 concrete strategies kids can pull out and use to express, themselves, build relationships, end arguments and fights, halt bullying, and beat unhappy feelings. Each tool is clearly described, illustrated with true-to-life examples, and accompanied by dialogue and lines kids can practice and use. A terrific resource for any young person—and any adult committed to teaching social skills. Grades 4-7. [6” x 9”...120 pages]

The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to keep Cool, Stay Safe, and Get Along

by Naomi Drew (2004, Free Spirit, 13.95)
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Author Naomi Drew describes common forms of conflict, the reasons behind conflicts, and positive ways to deal with difficult circumstances. Includes tips for countering bullying, calming down, lessening stress and tension, letting go of anger and resentment, and eliminating put-downs and other hurtful language. Grades 5-9. [7” x 9”...146 pages]

The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts—Leader's Guide

by Naomi Drew (2004, Free Spirit, 21.95)
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This guide can be used in a wide variety of settings—in and out of school, with kids in a classroom, a small group, or a youth group setting. The student book teaches eight steps to becoming an effective conflict solver; the 25 sessions in this guide coordinate with those steps. You may choose to lead all 25 sessions or select those that best fit your setting and your students' needs. Each session is about 45 minutes in length. Grades 5-9. [8.5” x 11”...113 pages]

Making Allies, Making Friends: A Curriculum for Making the Peace in Middle School

by Hugh Vasquez, et al. (2002, Hunter House, 29.95)
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More than 30 innovative classroom sessions address diversity (racial, ethnic, and sexual) and violence issues. Each session includes a warm-up exercise, theme information, value clarification, and an experience or activity. Journal writing, critical thinking about history textbooks, role-playing, storytelling, poetry/rap, and whole-school research projects are just some of the tools presented. Grades 6-9. [8.5” x 11”...224 pages]

Boy V. Girl?: How Gender Shapes Who We Are, What We Want, and How We Get Along

by George Abrahams (2002, Free Spirit, 14.95)
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Explores the issues and examines the facts—about hormones, history, laws, media, and more. It encourages students to learn who they are, imagine what they can be, and get past the things that get in the way. Grades 5-9. [7” x 9”...194 pages]

Elf-Help for Dealing with Difficult People

by Lisa Engelhardt (2002, Abbey Press, 4.95)
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Some people are just plain difficult—or, at least, we have difficulty dealing with them. They get on our nerves and bring out the worst in us. So what recourse do we have for dealing with these "bad guys"? This little book gives new understanding along with lots of practical help. It's a sensible little guide that empowers readers to achieve peace and harmony, despite life's inevitable "problem" relationships. [4” x 6”...79 pages]

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