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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. But when Michael makes a big mistake during a class...

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. In The Creepy Campers, Michael, Kenny, and the...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story I Can't Believe You SAID That!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 18"x22" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 12"x18" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story TEAMWORK Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to SHARE!, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 18"x22" posters in classrooms, hallways, and...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story THANKS for the FEEDBACK... I Think?, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 18"x22" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in...

In volume 4 of the popular Misadventures of Michael McMichaels series, Michael finds himself in hot water again… but this time, it’s all in the name of salvaging his status as Kenny’s best friend. Michael McMichaels is a...

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...

All kids like to move, but some kids just can't seem to stop. These kids have a hard time sitting still at home and at school. They may seem inattentive. That's why it is important to teach them strategies for controlling their bodies and strategies for...

Sometimes people say one thing but mean another. This can be difficult for kids to understand because they take words at face value. Using the connect-the-dots method that Freddie learned can help young people navigate confusing social interactions,...

These downloadable activities help teach kids how to control their conversations and be excited about listening to, and learning from, others. Worksheets, games, discussion topics and group activities reinforce the message from the storybook, Freddie the...

It's not unusual for children to speak before they think about what they're going to say. Over time, they develop the ability to distinguish what they should say and what should be left unsaid. The first step in teaching children this skill is showing...

Reinforce the lessons Freddie learns in the story Freddie the Fly: Seeing Through Another Lens with these engaging downloadable activities, which will help students learn how to see from other perspectives than their own. Many elementary students can be...

While we can't eliminate feelings of envy and jealousy, we can teach children early on how to cope with these difficult emotions. Learning to recognize jealousy can help children avoid low self-esteem, as well as feelings of aggression or loneliness...

Any child can be an instigator like Isaac stirring up trouble at home, in the classroom, on a team, or among friends. If you have an instigator in your family or classroom, or have a child who is easily goaded into conflict, use these following...