Behavior

Winner of the 2021 Counselor's Choice Award! Problem solving involves many other executive functioning behaviors, including reasoning, attention, planning, initiation, working memory, and self-monitoring. The one thing all of us have in common is that we...

Isaac is a second-grader who hates having to decide between options that are not fun, totally boring, or too hard. If he wants to ride his bike to a buddy's house, Isaac has to wear his helmet even though it's so hot he thinks his head will melt. Or, he...

My name is Gus... but most people call me "Gas." I wish it was because I could run really fast, but it's not... and I don't. As educators and parents, we've all been there. Gas is passed and a variety of snickers, giggles, and negative comments ensue...

Winner of the Mom's Choice Award- Gold Medal Recipient! Why is it that when bedtime arrives, THAT’S the time children’s curiosity seems to peak? Well, at least that’s the case with Herman Jiggle. It’s bedtime, and as Mom helps...

Boone is a gosling, loving life on the water with his family. He feels safe and comfortable in his small corner of the pond, so why would he ever leave? When Boone's mama and siblings swim off to the opposite shore, he won't follow. He has his reasons,...

Gabe is a night owl, who pays the price every morning.  Rather than get all the nighttime sleep he needs to keep his body healthy and mind alert, Gabe stays awake into the wee hours playing games and watching videos. Now, it’s taking a toll...

Poor Amelia! Between softball practice, homework, and chores, she's struggling to keep her head above water! And when she starts feeling stressed out, it seems like the world is at its end! Fortunately, Amelia's mom is around to teach her some stress...

Winner of the Mom's Choice Book Award (Willie Bohanon Series) Teach students in grades 3 through 8 how to choose true friends who will help stand up to negative peer pressure. Boemont Junior High School student Willie Bohanon and some of his closest...

Winner of the Mom's Choice Book Award (Willie Bohanon Series) Boemont Junior High's very own Hugh Ohmee thinks he is the King of Griffin and everyone is there to serve him. Worse yet, he shows a total lack of gratitude for the nice things others do for...

Winner of the Mom's Choice Book Award (Willie Bohanon Series) Motivate students in grades 3 through 8 to work hard, set goals, and find good role models by presenting the encouraging story of Willie Bohanon. Willie is going to be somebody someday. But...

"My name is Norman David Edwards, but everybody calls me Noodle. Sometimes I get tired of being told what to do." Every day Noodle hears all about what he needs to do and why he needs to do it. He hears it from his parents, teachers and coaches, and...

This unique story presents a timeline of events from sunup to sundown, in a day in the life of five seventh graders - Ashley, Kenisha, Taara, Ryan and Andrew. As they walk the hallways, attend class and navigate the dreaded lunchroom, they experience all...

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...

Michael McMichaels is a spirited, carefree third grader who enjoys adventure. Michael and his best friend, Kenny, like to build forts, play video games, and ride their bikes through the neighborhood. When Harriet Simpson, who often comes across as snooty...

Back for more misadventures, Michael has really made an elephant-sized mess of it this time!  Michael McMichaels is a spirited, carefree third grader who enjoys adventure. Michael and his best friend, Kenny, like to build forts, play video games,...

There are many reasons that children tattle. It’s developmentally appropriate in young children, and most will grow out of it as they mature. But for some, tattling becomes reinforcing, and they miss their chance to develop their own...