Is There Really a Human Race?

by Jamie Lee Curtis (2006, HarperCollins, 16.99)
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A dialogue between a child and a parent about being human, being the best one can be, and understanding that it's the journey and not the destination that counts. Here, a boy asks his mother the title question. He continues, If the race is unfair, will I succeed? His mother tells her son that it's often better to help others and make the world a better place than to win first place in a foot race. This book should be enjoyed by the whole human race. Color. Grades K-3. [11.5” x 10”...40 pages]

Seven Life Lessons from Pinder the Panda Cub

by Chad & Carrie Mason (2010, MarCo, 18.95)
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Pinder the Panda Cub introduces life skill lessons to young children through stories, activities, and discussions. Children will immediately identify with this cute panda cub and his circle of friends as they teach the meanings and value of charity, empathy, good manners, good study habits, avoiding strangers, and humility. The stories are followed by discussion questions and related reproducible activities. Grades 2-4. [8.5” x 11”...104 pages]

Life Isn't Always Fair!

by Debra Wosnick (2006, MarCo, 17.95)
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A fun way to teach a concept we all learn sooner or later: "Life Isn't Always Fair." Every adult has heard children whine, "That's Not Fair!" The truth is life is not always fair. The lessons in this book help children understand this reality. The book includes the original story, "Fair Is Where Grandma Took Her Pickles in the Fall" and accompanying lesson plans that deal with the topic of fairness. Includes six lessons that further cement the reality of fairness. Also includes a Pre/Post Test and 12 supplementary reproducible activity sheets. Grades 2-5. [8.5” x 11”...86 pages]

Guidance for the Gourmet: 23 "Recipes" to Teach Children Lifeskill Lessons

by Wanda Cook (2006, MarCo, 27.95)
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A selection of recipes (lessons) that each include an appetizer (introductory activity), main course (bibliotherapy lesson), and desert (culminating activity). Topics include: bullying, behavior, accepting others, gossiping, accepting blame, self-confidence, worrying, jealousy, anger, perfection, tattling, proper diet, expressing differences, organization, and grief and loss. Grades 1-5. [8.5” x 11”...208 pages]

Jellybean Jamboree: 6 Life-Skill Units for Young Children

by Susan Jelleberg (2009, MarCo, 32.95)
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Lifeskill lessons to help children develop positive social skills, make good decisions, and succeed in life. Each unit contains short, to-the-point lessons followed by fun-to-do activity sheets. The book's six topics are anger management, emotional awareness, decision making, self-concept, friendship skills, and behavior. Each topic may be taught as a unit, or individual lessons may be selected for presentation. Includes a CD-ROM with all the reproducibles ready to print. Grades PreK-2. [8.5” x 11”...176 pages]

Critical Decisions: 20 Literature-Based Life-Skill Lessons for Young Children

by Beth Neathamer-Mohon (2006, MarCo, 29.95)
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Children learn the importance of making positive decisions with everyday life-skill situations through the educational medium of literature. Children follow story-based lessons with characters who learn the importance of making critical decisions. Each story is a complete lesson that includes decision questions and follow-up activities. Story topics include being kind, helping others, not giving up, keeping promises, and being thankful. Great for individuals, small-groups, and classrooms. Grades Pre-2. [8.5” x 11”...248 pages]

Alex & Maddie: Life-Skill Lessons Through Role-Play Grades 2-5

by Pat Vargas (2006, MarCo, 28.95)
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Each of the eight units offered in this program begins by teaching the lesson's concept, then provides a variety of scenarios which students can role-play or discuss. Each unit includes two to three lessons with time-saving ready-to-use reproducible role-plays. Students learn about trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, being fair, caring, perseverance, citizenship, and volunteerism. Great for small-groups and classrooms. [8.5” x 11”...240 pages]

Colorful Counseling!: Life Lessons Learned Through Drawing

by Rosanne Satori & Rachel Herrman (2006, MarCo, 34.95)
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Here you'll find 10 ready-to-reproduce lifeskill units that will enable children to communicate their thoughts and emotions through drawings, which can later be used as springboards for discussion. The worksheets may be used with individual students, small groups, and even classroom-sized groups as a means to get children thinking and talking. Each of the 10 lifeskill booklets has a cover sheet, summary back cover, and approximately 10 drawing sheets for the students to complete. CD included. Grades K-5. [8.5” x 11”...184 pages]

The Adventures of Dakota: A Friendly Wolf Who Teaches Children Lessons About Life

by Susan Bowman (2009, YouthLight, 13.95)
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Dakota, a friendly wolf, teaches children lessons about life using experiences he had with other animals. After hearing Dakota tell about a challenging even in his life, the leader stops the story before hearling Dakota's solution to the problerm. Here are eight captivating stories with reproducible activities. Topics include: spreading rumors; dealing with bullying; understanding differences; discovering personal strengths; experiencing grief and loss; resolving conflict; sharing, and taking turns; learning about prejudice; and conquering fears. Grades K-5. [8.5” x 11”...64 pages]

Froggy and Friends I

by Kathie Guild (1996, MarCo, 24.95)
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Froggy and his eight friends bring excitement to any learning situation as he teaches young students about self-esteem, good manners, good lunchroom behavior, safety at school, listening, peer pressure, best friends, and finders keepers (stealing/not returning found items). Each topic includes an original story, discussion questions, and numerous reproducible activities. This versatile program has the most sought-after topics in schools today and each topic can be completed in one lesson, or through the use of activities expanded for several. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 11”...136 pages]

10-Minute Life Lessons for Kids

by Jamie Miller (1998, HarperPerennial, 12.99)
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Here are 52 games and activities to teach children and young teens about setting goals, developing self-control, and being kind. The focus is on values, such as trust, honesty, and love. This book is full of metaphors for living a good life. Grades K-8. [5” x 8”...228 pages]

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