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Made to be read aloud, the books introduce children to the concepts of sharing, listening, respect, caring, perseverance, courage, and kindness. They help children visualize how their behavior affects themselves and others. Individual titles include: Be...

Conflict is a basic fact of life. As children, teens and adults we all experience conflict in our lives. Because conflicts are disagreements resulting from people or groups having differences in attitudes, beliefs, values or needs, conflict is inevitable...

Social skills constitute more than a time-honored list of modern manners; they are ways to thrive in today’s world. In this book teens consider social life and consciousness through interactive games, introspective drawing and writing, mock videos,...

Using the research-based strategies in this book, middle school educators can empower their students to create a school climate of respect, acceptance, and kindness. Included are 48 character-building lessons that take about 30 minutes each. Also...

Building Resiliency is a non-thematic small-group counseling approach that addresses the fact that all children, regardless of their particular problems, need to be resilient. Each of the book’s eight research-based topics is discussed in four to...

This book provides activities and reproducible worksheets to help students think about and practice strategies to become more reflective (vs. impulsive). Using cognitive-behavioral theory and techniques, it is intended to provide school personnel with...

Impulse Control Activities & Worksheets for Middle School Students provides teachers, school Counselors , social workers and psychologists with tools to assist students in grades 6-8 with better impulse control. Lessons address the multiple areas...

It’s never too soon to learn the difference between what’s true and what isn’t. Words and pictures help young children discover that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence. Sometimes it seems easier to lie...

When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior. Colorful illustrations and examples help children visualize how their behavior affects themselves and others. A special section for...

It’s never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping in helpful, appropriate ways. In this reassuring and supportive book, children learn that it’s okay to feel angry – but...

It's fun to make friends and play with others, but it's not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules: ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. Includes ideas for games adults can use with...

A child who can’t follow rules is a child who’s always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn, be fair, and get along. Then it presents just four basic rules: “Listen,”...

This encouraging book introduces and explains what listening means, why it's important, and how to listen well. Realistic examples and full-color illustrations bring the concepts to life. The focus throughout is on the positive results of being a good...

Even very young children can help to make the world a better place. This book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator. Simple words and inspiring pictures show boys and girls contributing in meaningful ways...

Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrations help children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing. Includes a note to teachers and parents,...

What’s the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It's never too soon for children to learn the process of peaceful conflict resolution. Children learn that they can calm themselves, talk about the...