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Books
** At Daddy's on Saturday's by Linda Walvoord Girard
Andrew's Angry Words by Dorothea Lachner
The Bear Who Lost His Sleep by Jessica Lamb-Shapiro
** Black, White, Just Right by Marguerite W. Davol
** Bottles Break by Nancy Maria Grande Tabor
Chester’s Way by Kevin Henkes
** A Child's Grief Journey by Amy Jay Barry
** Child Support: Through Small Group Counseling by Lois Landy
** Divorce and Remarriage Activity Book My Story by Jim & Joan Boulden
** Don't Despair on Thursdays! by Adolph Moser Ed. D
** Don't Feed The Monster on Tuesdays! by Adolph Moser Ed. D
Don't Laugh, Joe by Keiko Kasza
** Don't Pop Your Cork on Mondays! by Adolph Moser Ed. D.
** Don't Rant & Rave on Wednesdays by Adolph Moser Ed. D
** Early Separation and Divorce Activity Book Let's Talk by Jim & Joan Boulden
** An Elephant in the Living Room by Jill M. Hastings, M.S. and Marion H. Typpo, Ph. D.
** Everything I Do You Blame on Me! A Book to Help Control Their Anger by Allyson Aborn, M.S.W., C.S.W.
** Face Your Feelings! book and cards by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph. D.
Franklin Fibs by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark
Franklin is Bossy by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark
Franklin's New Friend by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark
Franklin's Secret Club by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark
Frederick by Leo Lionni
Friendship Fables by Shirley Redcay
Grandpa Toads Secrets by Keiko Kasza
The Hurt by Teddi Doleski
** I Wish My Daddy Didn't Drink So Much by Judith Vigna
The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman
Kelly Bear Behaviors by Leah Davies
Kelly Bear Drug Awareness by Leah Davies
Kelly Bear Health by Leah Davies
Life's Not Always Fair by Sharon Scott
** My Big Sister Takes Drugs by Judith Vigna
My Body is Mine, My Feelings Are Mine A Storybook About Body Safety for Young Children with an Adult Guide Book by Susan Hoke, LCSW, ACSW
** My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has A Disease by Claudia Black
** My Family is Living with Cancer by Sandra Hazouri & Miriam McLaughlin
** My Life Turned Upside Down, But I Turned It Rightside Up by Mary Blitzer Field and Hennie Shore
The Name Game by Timothy Ludwig
Perfect Pigs by Marc Brown and Stephen Krensky
The Principals New Clothes by Stephanie Calmenson
** Robert Lives with his Grandparents by Martha Whitmore Hickman
S.A.I.L. by Rosemarie S. Hughes, Ph.D. and Pamela C. Kloeppet, Ed. D.
** Shelley the Hyperactive Turtle by Deborah H. Moss
** Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She's Crazy About Me A Self-Esteem Book for ADHD Children by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.
Sometimes I Feel Like I Don't Have Any Friends by Tracy Zimmerman and Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph. D.
Sometimes I Like to Fight, But I Don't Do It Much Anymore by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph. D.
** Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She's Crazy About Me A Self-Esteem Book for ADHD Children by by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.
Special Situations
Today I Feel Silly & Other MOODS That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis
** 12 Stepping Stones For Young Children Of Alcoholics & Other Addictive-Drug Users by Suzanne Diou & Lois Caldwell
The Very Angry Day That Amy Didn't Have by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph. D.
** We Adopted You, Benjamin Koo by Linda Walvoord Girard
What Are Friends For? by Sally Grindley and Penny Dann
** When A Family Is In Trouble Children Can Cope With Grief From Drug And Alcohol Addiction by Marge Heegard
** When Mom and Dad Separate Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief from Divorce by Marge Heegaard
** When A Parent Marries Again Children Can Learn to Cope With Family Change by Marge Heegaard
** When Someone Has a Very Serious Illness Children Can Learn To Cope With Loss and Change by Marge Heegaard
** When Someone VERY Special DIES Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief by Marge Heegaard
** When Something Terrible Happens Children Can Learn To Cope With Grief by Marge Heegaard
Who is a Stranger and What Should I Do? by Linda Walvoord Girard

Kits
** Creative Coaching A Support Group for Children with ADHD by Nancy McDougall & Janet Roper
D.U.S.O.-1 (Developing Understanding of Self and Others)
Kelso by Barbara O'Neill, Ph. D. & Diane Glass
Learning to Play, Playing to Learn Games and Activities to Teach Sharing, Caring, and Compromise by Charlie Steffens & Spencer Gorin
Study Skills I by JoAnn Cooper & Arden Martenz

Games
** The Angry Monster Machine
Bag Bingo: K-3 Study Skills by JoAnn Cooper
** Choose! game
** Circle of Friends Game
** The Classroom Behavior Game
** The Coping Skills Game and Workbook by Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
** Face Your Feelings! book and cards by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph. D.
Less Stress ball
LifeStories
** Look Before You Leap! Game
** My 2 Homes
Pickle Jar Bingo Game by Patricia Kienzle
Positive Attitude ball
Responsibility Bingo by Maryann Hudgins
** The Secret Door by Jim Deacove
** The Self Control Patrol Game and Workbook
** Sleeping Grump
** Stop, Relax, and Think
** Teamwork
Try Test Bingo by Paula Jackson
** You & Me: A Game of Social Skills

Positive Attitude Ball
"full of affirmative statements such as 'Tell what you like about yourself' and 'Give someone a compliment.

The Less Stress Ball
"tells kids to 'Take 5 deep breaths' and 'Name someone who handles stress well,' it helps turn tension into fun-filled play."

My 2 Homes
"Designed for children who are having difficulty adjusting to their parents' divorce, this unique game lets children deal with problems on their own terms - through play."

You & Me: A Game of Social Skills
"teaches children important day-to-day social skills, including: helping others, sharing, being polite, understanding another's point of view, being a friend, and so on. As players move through the colorful board, they draw pictures, answer questions or act out charades about common social situations. When they cooperate, they are rewarded with special 'social events.'"

Andrew's Angry Words
"In this cautionary tale . . . Andrew's bad mood has a ripple effect on the people around him when his swear words sour his sister first, then a poet, then a princess, and so on. . . ."

The Angry Monster Machine
"This ingenious game was designed to have a high play value for children who have problems with anger control. Each player uses a truck to pick up Play Doh monsters and cart the monsters back to the Transforming Machine, where he must say something that makes him angry. He then selects adaptive ways to transform the Play Doh monster too! This game is so much fun it makes kids want to work on this difficult problem."

At Daddy's on Saturday's
"Bringing new insight to the joys and trials of different kinds of family units, joint custody/divorce issues is detailed in this heartwarming story, which teaches children that even though their family might be different in one way, it really isn't so different form other families in many other ways."

Bag Bingo: K-3 Study Skills
"Make study skills fun using bingo cards and related lessons to help young students learn, understand, and apply good study habits."

The Bear Who Lost His Sleep
"Benjamin was a bear who worried too much. In fact, he worried so much that he couldn't even fall asleep when it was time to hibernate for the winter. This engaging story book shows children how reasoning things out can help them reduce their anxiety and their need to be perfect."

The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room plus The Terrible Termite
"Brother and Sister's room is a MESS. Mama Bear is about to toss everything out when Papa Bear stops the tears and offers a very neat solution." "Papa Bear becomes the first victim of Raffish Ralph's termite insurance scam, but Brother and Sister Bear save the day and the woodpile."

The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers plus The Disappearing Honey
"When Papa Bear tells the cubs they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as ominous, until Mama brings some reassuring common sense to the problem." "When Papa Bear's favorite blackberry honey disappears, the Bear Detectives set out to find the culprit."

The Berenstain Bears and The Truth plus Save The Bees
"Brother and Sister Bear learn that breaking Mama Bear's trust them is worse than breaking their favorite lamp." "It looks like the bees of Bear Country are doomed, until Brother and Sister Bear come to the rescue with the help of a friendly neighborhood skunk."

The Berenstain Bears Get In a Fight plus The BigPaw Problem
"Brother and Sister Bear turn a minor disagreement into a major war, and it is up to Mama Bear to call a truce." "Brother and Sister Bear are upset when their friend BigPaw is arrested for being too big and clumsy. But when BigPaw saves Bear Country from the effects of an earthquake, he is declared a national treasure."

The Berenstain Bears In the Dark plus Ring the Bell
"When Brother Bear reads a scary story to Sister, she can't fall asleep in the dark. Papa Bear helps Sister conquer this common fear by giving her his own childhood night-light and a reassuring talk about taking charge of your imagination." "The entire Bear family enjoys the Bear Country Nature Fair, and the day becomes perfect when Papa wins the Strongest Bear Prize!"

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends plus The Coughing Catfish
"The new girl cub in the neighborhood is the same age as Sister - and just as bossy. Both cubs learn that you can't always have your way if you want to be friends." "When pap and the cubs go fishing in Grizzly Lake, they get a short but important lesson in ecology and water pollution."

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday plus to the Rescue
"Is there really such a thing as too much birthday? Papa Bear and the cubs discover the answer in this funny story that celebrates Sister's sixth birthday." "The trusty Bear Scouts are determined to earn their Rescue Merit Badges. Papa Bear pitches in to help them, and he does - though not in the way that he intended."

The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed plus the Missing Dinosaur Bone
"Brother Bear and his friends build a secret clubhouse for boys only - and Sister is hopping mad! Papa Bear helps them see that the best way to play is together." "The Bear Detective are hot on the trail of a rare dinosaur bone taken from Actual Factual's museum. They have just one hour to find it - will they?"

The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright plus Go Bonkers Over Honkers
"Sister is nervous when she lands the part of the Princess in Grizzlystiltskin. And she has to endure Brother's boasting that he knows his part standing on his head! But when the night of the play comes, who is nervous and who is prepared?" "BigPaw four little pet geese create all sorts of havoc before they finally earn approval in Bear Country."

The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners plus the Wicked Weasel Spell
"Mama Bear takes her ill-mannered family in hand with the Bear Family Politeness Plan. The cubs soon learn that politeness can come naturally, but for Papa Bear the lesson takes a little longer to learn!" "Evil Archweasel McGreed's latest plan to take over Bear Country is foiled by the quick-thinking cubs."

Black, White, Just Right
"Bringing new insight to the joys and trials of different kinds of family units, interracial marriage is detailed in this heartwarming story, which teaches children that even though their family might be different in one way, it really isn't so different form other families in many other ways."

My Body is Mine, My Feelings Are Mine A Storybook About Body Safety for Young Children with an Adult Guide Book
"The first half of this book is intended to be read to young children, and explains how to identify inappropriate touching and what to do. The second section clearly and succinctly teaches adults how to educate children about body safety."

Bottles Break
“Sometimes helping a parent who drinks too much means learning to take better care of yourself.”

Chester’s Way
“There was only one way for Chester to do things - his own way. Wilson did things the same way; they were best friends. From double-knotting their shoes to cutting their sandwiches diagonally, Chester and Wilson were two of a kind. ‘They really are two peas in a pod,’ said Chester’s mother. ‘Looks like it,’ said Chester’s father. From morning to night - they were inseparable. But then they met Lilly . . . and extraordinary things happened to their friendship.”

A Child's Grief Journey
"takes the reader into the heart of a boy who has lost his mother to death. Jared's feelings vividly describe his emptiness, confusion, anger, and deep sadness in a way that children will relate to and adults will understand."

Child Support: Through Small Group Counseling
". . . features more than 100 complete sessions covering the hottest topics in counseling today, including anger and aggression, death, decision making, divorce, peer relationships, responsibility, self-concept, and shyness."

Choose! game by Helen R. Frank, Samuel T. Poston, and Paul W. Skogstrom
"a fun-filled, entertaining tool which stimulates youngster's social, intellectual, personal, and moral growth. It helps children make good decisions, communicate effectively, improve coping skills and mobilize their inner resources."

Circle of Friends Game
"Kids learn friendship-building skills such as listening, patience and paying attention, and how to deal with various friendship issues, such as teasing, bullies, jealousy, anger, and more. This game features a "small town" board where the friends live and socialize. The players are asked questions, and, with the right answer, acquire new friends and Pop-it beads. When enough beads are collected to form a 'circle of friends' around all the players, everyone wins!"

The Classroom Behavior Game
"teaches 12 positive behaviors including Raising Your Hand, Taking Turns, Ignoring Inappropriate Behavior of Others, Having a Positive Attitude, and Listening."

The Coping Skills Game and Workbook
"Kids grow up in an adult world. Adults have learned to cope; kids haven't." Lessons are "how to deal with feelings, adjust attitude, discover choices, accept imperfection, and more." The workbook has "activities and scenarios that challenge children to learn nine coping skills, including: becoming adept at labeling feelings, deciding what they need, listing things they can and can't change, and suggesting ways to make things better."

Creative Coaching
"This program is a practical resource for conducting educational groups for children. Short-term, educational, curriculum-based groups provide a supportive and nurturing environment within which children can learn and practice specific life skills. And, although applicable for almost all children, Creative Coaching can be specifically referenced when working with children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In addition to providing specific suggestions for learning objectives and activities, this program includes detailed instructions for implementing groups and resource materials which provide training for teachers and parents who wish to enhance student skills."

Divorce and Remarriage Activity Book My Story and Early Separation and Divorce Activity Book Let's Talk
"The feelings of confusion, anger, sadness, and responsibility often experienced by children whose parents are separated or divorced are explored in reassuring activities and easy-to-read text. Coloring opportunities are interwoven with springboards for discussion in the two books that help young people come to terms with - and realize they are not to blame for - their parent's divorce. Let's Talk focuses on what happens when parents argue and can no longer live together, while My Story looks at a parent's dating and remarriage and guides young children in coping with a blended family."

Don't Despair on Thursdays!
"The practical, easy-to-follow methods presented help children to understand that grieving is a normal response to loss."

Don't Feed The Monster on Tuesdays!
"Presents techniques for building and maintaining positive attitudes and strengthening self-esteem in a way that is easy for students to understand."

Don't Laugh, Joe
“No giggling, Joe,’ says Mother Possum. She’s trying to teach him to play dead, because that’s how possums escape their enemies. ‘No problem, Mom,’ says Joe. But it is a problem, because Joe can’t stop giggling. When Mother Possum pretends to be a nasty fox or a hungry coyote or a scary wildcat, Joe just laughs and laughs. Mother Possum doesn’t know what to do.”

Don't Pop Your Cork on Mondays!
"explores the causes and effects of stress and offers practical approaches and techniques for dealing with the stress factors that effect everyday lives."

Don't Rant & Rave on Wednesdays
"explains the causes of anger and offers methods that can help children reduce the amount of anger they feel."

D.U.S.O.-1 (Developing Understanding of Self and Others)
"encourages children to develop positive self-images, to become more aware of the relationship between themselves and other people, and to recognize their own needs and goals."

An Elephant in the Living Room
“Living in a family where drinking is a problem is a lot like living with an ELEPHANT in the living room. This book is a way to begin talking about things that are hard to talk about.”

Everything I Do You Blame on Me! A Book to Help Control Their Anger
“Children follow the progress of a boy named Eddie and learn some of the most effective techniques available to help children control and transform their anger.”

** Face Your Feelings! book and cards
"Both the book and card deck show 52 pictures of children, teens, adults, and seniors expression the 12 basic feelings." The book has examples of the feelings. The cards can be used to play ten different games.

Friendship Fables
"addresses four important social issues in one book. Each section includes a clever story, questions for discussion, a related activity or game, and instructions to make clever hand puppets. The social issues addressed are: Teasing, Angry feelings blocking friendships, Strategies for making friends, and Making friends by overcoming differences."

My Family is Living with Cancer
"This story tells of a mother stricken with cancer and how the child's initial fear and confusion turns to understanding and acceptance. Includes suggestions for answering children's questions, ways to prepare them for hospital visits, and how to make the homecoming go smoothly."

Franklin Fibs
Franklin exaggerates to his friends and gets caught. He learns a valuable lesson on being honest with his friends.

Franklin is Bossy
Franklin learns that his friends do not like when he is bossy and he begins to learn how he should take turns.

Franklin's New Friend
Someone new moves into Franklin's neighborhood and Franklin has problems at first with making this new neighbor his friend.

Franklin's Secret Club Franklin and his friends start a secret club and leave out some friends and hurt their feelings.

Frederick
“The fable of Frederick, who is the dreamer among the little field mice, suggests the psychological truth that when we are in dire need, it is our dreams of happier times which alone can sustain us . . . . A story about the glory of the human spirit.”

Grandpa Toads Secrets
“Grandpa Toad seems to know all the secrets for outwitting hungry enemies. But when an enormous monster proves to be too scary even for Grandpa, can Little Toad save the day?”

The Hurt
“When his best friend Gabriel calls him a name, Justin reacts by going home to his room and nursing his Hurt. As he adds even more hurts to it, the Hurt grows bigger and bigger. Finally, through sharing his feelings and experiencing reconciliation, Justin is able to let the Hurt go and enjoy life with his family and friends.”

I Can Be Responsible
"Using true-to-life scenarios, animated characters, and lively songs, program challenges children to decide on responsible courses of action. Gives children a fun-filled forum in which to consider questions of personal responsibility; taking care of themselves; helping out at home, keeping up in school; being a responsible friend. Helps children begin to set a standard of responsible behavior for themselves."

I Wish My Daddy Didn't Drink So Much
“When Lisa gets the sled Daddy made her for Christmas, she hopes he’ll keep his promos to take her sledding. But when the time comes, Daddy’s drinking - again. Though it’s not hard for Lisa to understand, Mommy explains that Daddy’s sick, and that ‘the true, kind Daddy is the one who loves you...’ With the help of Mommy and a wise neighbor, Lisa learns more about being hopeful, and about making not only Christmas but every day good for herself.”

The Jester Has Lost His Jingle
"In this charming tale, the Jester awakes one morning to find laughter missing in his kingdom and he and his helpmate, Pharley, set off on a quest to find it. They ultimately discover that not only can laughter redeem a weary world, it also can provide the best tonic for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles."

Kelly Bear Behavior
Kelly Bear teaches children what is good behavior and gives children chances to share what they do that is good behavior.

Kelly Bear Drug Awareness
"This book represents accurate information and affirms a clear standard of "no drug use." It serves to help children develop self-confidence, learn decision-making skills, identify trusted adults, and ascertain false media messages." It also "fosters healthy living habits, promote academic success, and empower children to accept responsibility for their feelings, behaviors, and bodies."

Kelly Bear Health
Kelly Bear talks to the kids about keeping healthy and what things they do that keep them healthy such as brushing their teeth, eating the right foods, exercising, etc.

Kelso
"empowers children to use the skills of conflict management in school, in the community, and at home."

Life's Not Always Fair This book is about Nicholas, a cocker spaniel, who teaches kids what they should do when they are "mad or sad or scared or confused". This book demonstrates "how to make these down feelings become better ones!"

LifeStories
"Get to know your family, your friends and yourself better with this delightful game that encourages everyone to talk about their life's experiences, thoughts, hopes, and dreams. The rules are simple, the questions are easy. A great way to reinforce family ties, pass on family history and enrich friendships."

Look Before You Leap!
"Children learn to control their responses as well as their behavior in everyday situations by using forethought to guide the game play. They also learn to think ahead as they use real-life problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. The specially designed board keeps changing - challenging children to 'look before they leap!'"

My Big Sister Takes Drugs
“It’s bad enough when Paul’s big sister, Tina, turns mean and hangs out with mean kids. But when the family discovers Tina’s drug abuse problem, things turn much worse. Paul’s new friend doesn’t want to play with him, and Paul can’t go to soccer camp because Tina’s hospital program costs so much. Worst of all, Paul’s afraid that his sister may not recover. But with work and love, it looks as if all kinds of things in Paul’s life will soon be getting better.”

My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has A Disease
“Working through the loneliness, fear, and frustration by expressing feelings is what this book is all about. This workbook gives children the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings, and to better understand addiction.”

My Life Turned Upside Down, But I Turned It Rightside Up
"This book tells the story of a young girl and how she handles the challenges of living in two places. On every page, she tells us about a problem she had, and when the reader flips the book over, the next page tells how she solved it."

The Name- Game "If you don't want the name, then don't play the game. Willie acts weird, tattles, steals, lies, talks loudly, and dresses sloppily to call attention to himself. Willie learns that being himself and not playing misbehavior games is the best way to act."

Pickle Jar Bingo Game
"Young students learn to understand feelings and increase their feeling word vocabulary with this clever game."

Perfect Pigs
This cartoon book is a fun book for children to learn about manners.

The Principals New Clothes
“Mr. Bundy, the principal of P. S. 88, is the sharpest dresser in school. In fact, he’s the sharpest dresser in the whole town! But when two tricksters come to town and design a suit of magic cloth for Mr. Bundy, everyone is in for a big surprise!”

Responsibility Bingo
"Responsibility for self, home, friends, school, and the world. These are topics addressed in this bingo game. Students learn the responsibility associated with the different aspects of their lives as they play a lively and fun game of bingo."

Robert Lives with his Grandparents
"Bringing new insight to the joys and trials of different kinds of family units, living with grandparents is detailed in this heartwarming story, which teaches children that even though their family might be different in one way, it really isn't so different form other families in many other ways."

S.A.I.L.
Several activities to help with self-esteem, decision making, and peer relationships.

The Secret Door
"Children to try to figure out what is behind the Secret Door, but they won't succeed unless they work cooperatively."

The Self-Control Patrol Game and Workbook
"teaches children how to cope with a variety of social problems that typically evoke anger and loss of control." It is "designed to help children develop better listening skills, read social cues, understand the consequences of their behavior, learn to express themselves appropriately (with the 'Power Talk Formula') deal with name-calling and teasing, and use humor in a positive way to deal with conflicts."

Shelley The Hyperactive Turtle
"No matter how hard he tried, Shelley the Turtle couldn't get along with others. Then a doctor helped him understand that he was not 'bad' for being so active, just different. This beautifully illustrated storybook for young children will help them understand their problem and how medication can help."

Sleeping Grump
"In this popular board game, players must climb the stalk and recover treasures from the Grump without waking him. To win, players work together and help change the Grump with their kindness!"

Sometimes I Feel Like I Don't Have Any Friends
"Meet Mark, a fourth-grader who knows he's not well-liked. He begins to see his shortcomings and - with the help of his parents and teacher - learns to communicate, listen and cooperate. New friends quickly follow."

Sometimes I Like to Fight, But I Don't Do It Much Anymore
"Douglas is a boy who has always liked to fight. But as he gets older, his fighting gets him into more trouble, the other children begin to dislike him, and the principal of his school threatens to throw him out. Fortunately, a counselor, Ms. Stevenson, is there to help Douglas learn to control his fighting."

Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She's Crazy About Me A Self-Esteem Book for ADHD Children
"This true-to-life story of a young ADHD boy addresses the many difficult and frustrating issues kids like him confront every day; from sitting still in the classroom, to remaining calm, to feeling 'different' from other children."

Special Situations
"is a collection of 27 guidance lessons to be presented in classrooms or in small groups." "The topics include: Academic Improvement, Bullying, Career Awareness, Conflict-Management, Family Relationships, Feelings, Introducing the Counselor, Perfection, Personal Improvement, Personal Safety, Tattling, Teasing, and Understanding Others."

Stop, Relax, and Think
"In this ever-popular board game, active impulsive children learn motor control, relaxation skills, how to express their feelings, and how to problem-solve."

Stop Teasing Me! illustrates “how teasing makes the ‘teasee’ feel, to help children develop greater respect for others, and to learn how to cope with being teased. The program features short, realistic vignettes about kids teasing, and being teased, in a variety of situations. It is hosted by a space pilot named Sam Space, and his friend Roger the Robot. Lively music enhances the program and carries the message that ‘teasing isn’t fun, not for everyone.’”

Student Workshop: All About Drugs
“is a four part workshop which gives children information about medicine and drugs. The video is designed to raise children’s awareness that medicines are drugs and must be used properly. It also informs them of the dangers in the use of drugs that are legal for adults but not for children. They learn about the bad effects of tobacco, and the dangers of second-hand smoke, as well as the dangers of using alcohol improperly. The program also mentions illegal drugs, goes on to tell some of the reasons people may use drugs even when they know the drugs are not good for them. The upbeat ending gives children ideas for staying healthy and enjoying life without drugs.”

Study Skills I
"Six lessons using a clown puppet, music, and art activities to help primary students learn the importance of Paying attention, Always working hard, and Listening carefully (P.A.L.). Use with our clown puppet with velcro letters P.A.L."

Teamwork
"This game uses the exciting metaphor of a basketball game to teach children the important cooperative skills. Players "run" back and forth along the basketball court with their sneaker markers, expressing their opinions about various situations regarding cooperation, sharing, understand the point of view of others, and, of course, teamwork! If the player provides a good answer as determined by his teammates, he goes to the foul line of the enclosed miniature basketball game and shoots baskets to earn chips. The whole team is rewarded by doing a social activity together."

Today I Feel Silly & Other MOODS That Make My Day
“Silly, cranky, excited, or sad-everyone has moods that can change each day. Jamie Lee Curtis’s zany and touching verse, paired with Laura Cornell’s whimsical and original illustrations, helps kids explore, identify, and even have fun with their ever-changing moods.”

12 Stepping Stones For Young Children Of Alcoholics & Other Addictive-Drug Users “is a program for children of substance abusers. Based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, these sessions allow children to: examine their own feelings, better understand the behavior of the substance abuser, and excuse themselves from guilt.”

Try Test Bingo
Introduce the importance of test-taking skills to young students by playing a fun bingo game. Learning test-taking tips will help students be less anxious and more confident in testing situations."

The Very Angry Day That Amy Didn't Have
"Margaret and Amy are two girls in the same class who coincidentally are both having a very difficult day. Margaret trips over her slippers when she gets out of bed. Amy leaves her homework at home. Margaret picks a fight with Billy on the playground and ends up fighting with Amy. But Margaret makes things worse by her reactions, making people mad at her, and Amy finds ways to solve the various problems she encounters. Amy doesn't have an 'angry day' because she copes with frustration, finds solutions, and respects the feelings of others."

We Adopted You, Benjamin Koo
“My parents started early telling me I was from Korea and was adopted. But that didn’t mean much to me until one day I noticed that I didn’t look like my mom and dad. I had lots of questions then, and I didn’t always like the answers. But through talking and explaining and struggling, I found out what makes a real family. And I know that’s exactly what we are.”

What Are Friends For?
“Figgy Twosocks is curious. Just what is a friend for? Jefferson Bear helps her find the answer. Together they discover all the special things that make up true friendship - playing, sharing, helping . . . and forgiving.”

When A Family Is In Trouble Children Can Cope With Grief From Drug And Alcohol Addiction
“When a family member has an addiction to alcohol or other drugs the entire family is effected. This book gives parents, counselors and other professionals an organized approach to help children ages 6-12 understand and cope with the problems addicted families face. The art process invites children to release repressed concerns and difficult feelings in an appropriate way. Awareness and communication is the first step to making positive changes.”

When Mom and Dad Separate Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief from Divorce
"This book was designed to teach children some concepts about divorce and to recognize and express feelings of grief from family change, to encourage open communication and to help adults discover unhealthy misconceptions children may have."

When A Parent Marries Again Children Can Learn to Cope With Family Change
"Stepfamilies are born out of loss and grief. First families ending in death or divorce often leave children feeling abandoned and insecure in a world upside down. The remarriage of a parent may feel more like a loss than a gain to children after close single parent/child relationships. Merging two families with unrealistic expectations, divided loyalties, different values and histories bring rivalries, conflicts and confusion. This book was designed to help children express feelings and concerns about the changes in their lives to help family members understand each other better and build bonds based on mutual respect and trust."

When Someone Has a Very Serious Illness Children Can Learn To Cope With Loss and Change
" This book will help families communicate and evaluate a child's understanding and feelings about family change while teaching basic concepts of illness and healthy coping skills."

When Someone VERY Special DIES Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief
"This book was designed to teach basic concepts of death and help children understand and express the many feelings they have when someone special dies. Communication is increased and coping skills are developed as they illustrate their books with their personal story."

When Something Terrible Happens Children Can Learn To Cope With Grief
"Terrible things happen to children. Traumatic events in the lives of their families, their friends or in the world leave children feeling confused, insecure, and frightened. Some things happen in nature like floods and earthquakes. People, also cause violence and trauma. This book is designed to help children understand and cope with overwhelming feelings from loss and change. Creating art provides a method for expressing feelings children are unable to understand or express verbally. Drawing a fearful event puts the drawer in charge and presents an opportunity to overcome feelings of helplessness and fear."

Who is a Stranger and What Should I Do?
"Most kids know not to talk to strangers, but this book takes the idea further by explaining about 'kind' strangers, the stranger who is not a child's friend, strangers in public places, 'doorbell' strangers, and others. Includes 10 'what if?' situations and topics for discussion."

Your Move
“The K-Bones are not a gang or a crew, they say; they’re just a bunch of guys who get together to have some fun. Like a club. James wants to have fun with them, and he’s willing to ‘prove’ himself to get into the group. So James and his little brother, Isaac, are watching out the window, waiting until they’re sure their mother is on the bus and off to work. Tonight’s the night.”

Learning to Play, Playing to Learn Games and Activities to Teach Sharing, Caring, and Compromise
“This book is all about helping kids learn more about living in the world through the dynamics of play. Divided into three parts, creative play, compassionate play, and soft aggression, this book provides a selection of games and activities that are fun and challenging. This book has over sixty unique and entertaining activities that will help to manage aggressive behaviors, foster cooperation, and nurture positive conduct.”