Grit, Perseverance, Resiliency

The Middle School Years are their own special category. Lots of transitions. New beginnings. Friendship changes. Body changes. New procedures. And for many students, in creeps self-doubt.Designed to accompany the Middle School Misfits: The Stained Glass...

Jeff is a popular athlete who hangs with the cool kids. Reed is a brainy overachiever who is a social outcast. The Adventures of Jeff and Reed is a four-story anthology that explores the many anxieties, insecurities, and thrills tweens experience as they...

Winner of the Mom's Choice Award and Counselor's Choice Award! The middle years can be tough, especially when you feel like you don't quite fit in.  Meet Eva... an artist with a unique style! She loves exploring new art forms, and she really enjoys...

Includes 10 activities that complement lessons learned in Middle Ground, the final story in The Adventures of Jeff and Reed Anthology. Each activity follows the GANAG lesson structure: Goal (Share the lesson goal/objective.)Access...

Includes 13 activities that complement lessons learned in Reed’s Rant, the second story in The Adventures of Jeff and Reed Anthology. Each activity follows the GANAG lesson structure: Goal (Share the lesson goal/objective.)Access prior knowledge...

Winner of the Counselor's Choice Award! Will Anika ever feel happy again? She has her doubts.     Sadness is a feeling Anika cannot shake. She feels as if her life has no purpose or passion. Her unhappiness has been with her for so long,...

Part of the Mom's Choice Award-Winning 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 first, he has...

Inspire students in grades 5 through 10 to develop social-emotional intelligence necessary for future success as they pursue their goals and dreams. In Grit & Bear It! students are introduced to the concept of “grit” through stunning...

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...

Generate more energy and enthusiasm in teens and pre-teens. Help young people understand the thrill of finding the passion and joy life has to offer, regardless of the challenges they face. We’ve all been there before. Dark, gloomy Monday mornings...

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...

Includes 6 activities that complement lessons learned in The Pirate and The Ink Blot, the first story in The Adventures of Jeff and Reed Anthology. Each activity follows the GANAG lesson structure: Goal (Share the lesson goal/objective.)Access prior...

Lesson plans pulled from the popular More Tools for Teaching Social Skills in School and separated into four categories based on skill type. Use these downloadable lesson plans with your students to improve social emotional skill development, as well as...

Includes 8 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of Self-D. Activities in Bundle 1 of 2 include: Self-D Maze: Students will complete a story-themed maze worksheet using focus and self-D. Maze Worksheet included. Determination...

Includes 8 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of Self-D by Kip Jones. Activities in Bundle 2 of 2 include: Self-D Word Search: Students will search for vocabulary words that consist of key terms and ideas from The Power of...

The more people focus on the positive things happening in their lives, the more zest they will have. All students should be encouraged to find ways to look at their world through a positive lens. In this activity from ZEST: Live It! Activity Guide,...