{"product_id":"ready-to-use-self-esteem-conflict-solving-activities-for-grades-4-8-isbn-9780130452566","title":"Ready-to-Use Self-Esteem \u0026 Conflict Solving Activities for Grades 4-8","description":"This practical resource gives busy teachers and counselors of at-risk students a proven, preplanned curriculum for promoting students' self-esteem--from lessons exploring what makes each child unique as a member of his\/her family, school, and community to activities focusing on making and sustaining friendships, setting and achieving realistic goals, and solving conflicts where everyone is a winner.  What This Book Will Do for You.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About This Resource.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start Your Own \"Skills for Life\" Pilot Program.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Self-Esteem and Conflict-Solving Workshops.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Plan a \"Skills for Life\" Activities Day.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some Tried-and-True Kids Activities for \"Skills for Life\" Day.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e More Tried-and-True Kids' Activities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECTION 1.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Teacher Empowerment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECTION 2.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Security.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECTION 3.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Positive Identity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECTION 4.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Friendship Building.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECTION 5.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Goal Setting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECTION 6.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Competence.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECTION 7.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conflict Solving.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECTION 8.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Behavior That's Driving You Up the Wall.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SECTION 9.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ready-to-Use Handouts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Role-Play Forms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Holiday Sheets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chill Out! Use the TLC Approach to Conflicts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e BIBLIOGRAPHY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Skills for Life Resources for Educators.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Skills for Life Resources for Parents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Resources on Eating Disorders. Beth Teolis taught grades K-6 for 12 years, is a member of the National Speaker's Association, and is President of Life Skills Associates. She resides in Toronto, Canada.  This practical resource gives busy teachers and counselors of at-risk students a proven, preplanned curriculum for promoting students? self-esteem?from lessons exploring what makes each child unique as a member of his\/her family, school, and community to activities focusing on making and sustaining friendships, setting and achieving realistic goals, and solving conflicts where everyone is a winner.  \u003cp\u003eIncluded are complete teacher directions for the effective use of the activities and suggestions for easily integrating them into the curriculum. Moreover, all materials are conveniently organized into 9 sections, printed in a lay-flat binding for easy photocopying of each activity sheet, and can be used for individuals, cooperative groups, or an entire class.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere?s just a brief description of the kind of helpful information you?ll find throughout this resource:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTEACHER EMPOWERMENT\u003c\/b\u003e?6 activities designed especially for teachers, including \"Give Me a Little More R-E-S-P-E-C-T\"... \"My Successes\"... and \"Let Your Best Points Shine!\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSKILLS FOR LIFE\u003c\/b\u003e?provides guidance on how to start your own pilot program, a first-of-a-kind plan for self-esteem and conflict-solving workshops with ideas for a school-wide peace activities day and assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSECURITY\u003c\/b\u003e?17 activities focus on this basic component of self-esteem upon which others are built, like \"Times of My Life when I felt Like a Star\"... \"It?s a Runaway Bestseller\"... and \"I?m a Hit on Our Class Chart.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePOSITIVE IDENTITY\u003c\/b\u003e?contains 20 activities for building a better self-image and dealing with eating disorders?from \"Be Your Own Best Amigo\" and \"Shades of Blue\" to \"No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFRIENDSHIP BUILDING\u003c\/b\u003e?15 activities help students recognize and develop qualities that attract and maintain friends, such as \"Make a Splash with Others\"... \"A Cool Mix\"... and \"Was My Face Red!\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGOAL SETTING\u003c\/b\u003e?12 activities give students opportunities to visualize and set specific goals, like \"S-T-R-E-T-C-H Yourself\" ... \"Don?t Get Bowled Over\"... and \"Computing My Goals Book.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCOMPETENCE\u003c\/b\u003e?11 activities stress values and critical thinking skills and aid children in becoming responsible for their actions, for example \"Give the Boot to Peer Pressure\" ... \"Weigh Both Sides\"... and \"A Values Coat of Arms.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFLICT SOLVING\u003c\/b\u003e?packed with 28 activities showing students how to deal with anger, mediation, and conflicts, including \"Don?t Blow It By Exploding\"... \"Amazing Ways to Make Your Point\"... and \"Smart Signals.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBEHAVIOR THAT?S DRIVING YOU UP THE WALL\u003c\/b\u003e?offers scores of suggestions for handling the disruptive child, from \"Validate Children?s Feelings\"... \"Create an Opportunity for the Child to Succeed\"... to \"Chill Out Time for Two.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eREADY-TO-USE HANDOUTS\u003c\/b\u003e?contains grams, invitations, role-play forms, and holiday reproducibles like \"Star Award\"... \"Nothing is Scary if You Believe in Yourself\"... and \"Happy Valentine?s Day.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e In short, \u003ci\u003eReady-to-Use Self-Esteem and Conflict-Solving Activities for Grades 4-8\u003c\/i\u003e places in your hands all of the information and materials you need to help each child feel valuable, capable, and lovable while learning peaceful methods of conflict solving!","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989920694501,"sku":"NP9780130452566","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780130452566.jpg?v=1761785914","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/ready-to-use-self-esteem-conflict-solving-activities-for-grades-4-8-isbn-9780130452566","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}