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The bane of Alison Shandling's existence is Harry Roth.  He's obnoxious and rude, and always taunts her or makes comments about her autistic twin brother.  Alison attempts to ignore him, but since she sees him at school and at synagogue, it's hard to avoid him.  Then, Harry is injured in a diving accident and winds up in a wheelchair.  Now Harry feels what it's like to be vulnerable, and Alison finds herself inexplicably drawn to him.  She's initially cautious, but these unlikely companions begin to understand each other, and their relationship grows first into a friendship and then into something more.

Bobby's Story is about courage and the power inside all of us.  The story is based on unpleasant events that occurred many years ago in the author's own life.  The character, Bobby, is constantly reminded of his grandfather's powerful words of life, "Wrong is wrong - no matter how many people do it, and that it only takes one person to speak out for what is right - The Power of One!"  After Bobby's parents lose everything, including their jobs, their home, and their dreams, his family is forced to leave all their family and friends behind.  They move to the city with hopes of finding jobs and starting over.  For Bobby, the struggle is about acceptance, not only from his new friends, but his new life.  He needs to reach inside himself to find the inner strength necessary to make new friends, live in poverty, and stand up to the red-haired bully.

Pages:  224

This practical series will help students to deal with all the non-academic issues that can affect academic success.  Based on the latest research and classroom studies, these books provide motivating and appropriate reproducible activities in a ready-to-use format that teachers will appreciate.  Each topic area is treated with an activity that includes lesson with answers, discussion questions, additional activities, student work page and useful background activity.  The teacher's section includes a method overview, setting up the class environment, collaborative learning, differentiating instruction, assessment indicators and assessment forms. Topics covered in this book include:  Class rules, working together, good decisions, communicating, respect, honesty, the environment, bullying and more.

Pages:  88

This practical series will help students to deal with all the non-academic issues that can affect academic success.  Based on the latest research and classroom studies, these books provide motivating and appropriate reproducible activities in a ready-to-use format that teachers will appreciate.  Each topic area is treated with an activity that includes lesson with answers, discussion questions, additional activities, student work page and useful background activity.  The teacher's section includes a method overview, setting up the class environment, collaborative learning, differentiating instruction, assessment indicators and assessment forms.  Topics covered in this book include: friendship, fair play, goals, worrying, values, tolerance, bullying, conflict resolution, time management and more.

Pages:  104

This practical series will help students to deal with all the non-academic issues that can affect academic success.  Based on the latest research and classroom studies, these books provide motivating and appropriate reproducible activities in a ready-to-use format that teachers will appreciate.  Each topic area is treated with an activity that includes lesson with answers, discussion questions, additional activities, student work page and useful background activity.  The teacher's section includes a method overview, setting up the class environment, collaborative learning, differentiating instruction, assessment indicators and assessment forms.  Topics covered in this book include:  Roles, responsibility, goals, stress, stereotypes, tolerance, bullying, conflict resolution, peer pressure and more.

Pages:  104

This book contains forty-one black and white photographs showing children in many settings and moods. The photos are accompanied by words/phrases in Spanish and English that describe those moods. The multicultural collection of faces are fascinating to observe, and can be used to reassure children that, no matter the color of their skin, they are all part of the human race.  This help to extend their understanding of the differences and sameness of people.

Pages:  50

For many different reasons, families change over time.  Sometimes a baby is born, or an adult gets married, or maybe a child gets a new foster parent or a new adopted mom or dad.  Children needs to know that if this happens, its not their fault.  They need to understand that they should still value and love their birth family as well as their new foster family.  Using straightforward words and full color, supportive illustrations, this book offers hope for children facing or experiencing change.   It also includes resources and information for birth parents, foster parents, social workers, counselors, and teachers.

This CD is the companion to the Conscious Discipline Program . "It Starts In The Heart" is a wonderful collection of 19 songs, 3 of which are in both English and Spanish. It uses music and movement activities to promote caring connections, build a school family, increase emotional intelligence, develop social skills and strengthen self-esteem.  The CD also includes bonus lyrics and movement sheets.

A Book for Children in Foster Care
It is very important for kids have a safe place to live and play.  For some kids, this means living with foster parents.  With simple words and colorful illustrations, this book explains why some kids have to move to foster homes, what foster parents do, and ways kids might feel during foster care.  Many children believe that they were put in foster care because they did something wrong.  This book makes them understand that the troubles in their lives are not their fault.   The emphasis throughout the book is one of hope and support.   It also includes resources and information for parents, foster parents, social workers, counselors, and teachers.

Science tells us the brain is governed by the heart.  Kindness Counts does much more than teach social skills and manners!  It's all about helping adults and children feel safe, connected and valued. It's the building block of all learning! With this foundation in place, children can thrive academically and socially. 17 delighted songs by Dr. Becky Bailey and Mr. AL, plus a movement guide!

Teaching values education has always been a part of learning, often taking place indirectly during the school day.  Respect, Grades 1-2, takes a focused approach to values instruction, taking up current pedagogy, the most up-to-date research, and effective conflict resolution models.  The reproducible activities help students to recognize and internalize the core values practiced in their school and community.  Children learn the difference between "inner power" and "power over" as they work to develop a personal value framework that incorporates respect for themselves and others.

Pages:  60

Teaching values education has always been a part of learning, often taking place indirectly during the school day.  Respect, Grades 3-4, takes a focused approach to values instruction, taking up current pedagogy, the most up-to-date research, and effective conflict resolution models.  The reproducible activities help students to recognize and internalize the core values practiced in their school and community.  Children learn the difference between "inner power" and "power over" as they work to develop a personal value framework that incorporates respect for themselves and others.

Teaching values education has always been a part of learning, often taking place indirectly during the school day.  Respect, Grades 5-6, takes a focused approach to values instruction, taking up current pedagogy, the most up-to-date research, and effective conflict resolution models.  The reproducible activities help students to recognize and internalize the core values practiced in their school and community.  Children learn the difference between "inner power" and "power over" as they work to develop a personal value framework that incorporates respect for themselves and others.

Each of these six unique board game has players discuss the solutions to socially challenging situations.  These are no correct or incorrect answers.  Together the group decides upon the best action encouraging all players to communicate, listen and participate in the game.

Trudy Ludwig delivers a story about real kids and real situations occurring everyday.  In this book, Charlie, Jack's friend, has learned that one magic word can get him out of almost any jam.  If you get caught, just say you're sorry.  Even though it makes Jack feel bad, Charlie's flip and insincere apologies get by most people until Charlie ruins a classmate's science fair project and Jack stands by to watch.  Jack and Charlie learn their lesson when a teacher makes them prove their apology by actually doing something.  The book is great for motivating children to think the sincerity of their words when making apologies or in their interactions with friends; but it also encourages adults to keep kids accountable for the authenticity of their words.

Pages:  32

Inspired by Lexie Potamkin's series of books - What is Spirit?, What is Peace? and What is Love? she offers this stylish bag.   The Messages from the Heart series of books are a labor of her love and a gift to humanity.  This bag can be used anywhere, the beach, or as an eco-friendly shopping bag.

Inspired by Lexie Potamkin's series of books - What is Spirit?, What is Peace? and What is Love? she offers this stylish cap.  The Messages to the Heart series are a labor of her love and a gift to humanity.  This cap can be worn by a child or adult.  One size fits all.

This book is an updated edition, filled with stories, songs, activities, recipes, and much more.  Everything was designed for dad to call his own, including text by a variety of authors, such as Bill Cosby, Shel Silverstein, Ogden Nash, and illustrations from the artists Jessie Wilcox Smith and Kate Greenway.  This book offers a lot of great reading time for dad and his children, and the activities also include things like making sandcastles, playing identification games, funny riddles and jokes.   There are even some enjoyable recipes to try with the kids in the kitchen, like sloppy joes, macaroni and cheese, and chicken finger.   Overall, it's a great book that dads and kids will spend lots of quality time together with.

Using these 162 engaging group activities, children learn to find friends, get along with others, and respect each other's feelings and differences.  Every activity uses easily-accessible materials and incorporates the joy of music, movement, puppet-making, playdough fun, gardening and more.  Children will learn some great skills, including: Cooperation, Gentleness, Consideration of Others, Problem Solving, Generosity, and Recognition of Emotions.  This is a great book for fostering sharing and caring.