Character Lessons That Rock!
Energize your character eduaction program! This resource includes over 150 practical character education activities, written by practicing character educators and proven effective in the classroom.
My Mouth is a Volcano!
(Ages 4 and up) Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him and when he has something to say, his words rumble and grumble in his tummy, they wiggle and jiggle on his tongue, and press firmly against his teeth, right before he ERUPTS (or interrupts). His mouth is a volcano! But when others begin to interrupt Louis, he learns how to respectfully wait for his turn to talk. Told from Louis' perspective, this story takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to help them manage their rambunctious thoughts and words.
Battling the Blues
Depression is a serious mental health problem that affects one in thirty-three children and one in eight adolescents. This handbook explains in understandable terms what depression is and provides practical coping strategies so that children and teens can gain a greater sense of control in their lives. This resource is divided into two sections--one for adult professionals and caregivers, the other for children and teens. (Grades 3-8)
Broken Toy DVD
Children cannot learn if they\'re afraid to go to school. Raymond is a shy, 12-year-old boy who is often the target of a group of bullies led by two popular boys. One day, as Raymond is accosted, he runs into the street where he is hit by a car. Broken Toy focuses on the healing this traumatic incident brings to the bullies, to Raymond, and to the school. The video includes bully-victim facts, suggestions for presentation, and follow-up activities. 25 minutes. (Grades 4-7)
Answering the Cry for Help
A Suicide Prevention Manual for Schools and Communities
This resource manual provides ideas for dealing with funding issues, guidelines for media relations, an outline for beginning a proactive preventative outreach program, and websites that will prove to be invaluable as you create your own Community-based Suicide Prevention program. Softcover, 85 pages.
