Ready-to-Use Self-Esteem and Conflict Solving Activities for Grades 4-8 (Paperback)

by Beth Teolis (Author) "YOU are the well that students draw from..." (more)
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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.

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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.

Included 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.

Heres just a brief description of the kind of helpful information youll find throughout this resource:

• TEACHER EMPOWERMENT—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!"
• SKILLS FOR LIFE—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.
• SECURITY—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"... "Its a Runaway Bestseller"... and "Im a Hit on Our Class Chart."
• POSITIVE IDENTITY—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."
• FRIENDSHIP BUILDING—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!"
• GOAL SETTING—12 activities give students opportunities to visualize and set specific goals, like "S-T-R-E-T-C-H Yourself" ... "Dont Get Bowled Over"... and "Computing My Goals Book."
• COMPETENCE—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."
• CONFLICT SOLVING—packed with 28 activities showing students how to deal with anger, mediation, and conflicts, including "Dont Blow It By Exploding"... "Amazing Ways to Make Your Point"... and "Smart Signals."
• BEHAVIOR THATS DRIVING YOU UP THE WALL—offers scores of suggestions for handling the disruptive child, from "Validate Childrens Feelings"... "Create an Opportunity for the Child to Succeed"... to "Chill Out Time for Two."
• READY-TO-USE HANDOUTS—contains grams, invitations, role-play forms, and holiday reproducibles like "Star Award"... "Nothing is Scary if You Believe in Yourself"... and "Happy Valentines Day."

In short, Ready-to-Use Self-Esteem and Conflict-Solving Activities for Grades 4-8 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!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass (March 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130452564
• ISBN-13: 978-0130452566
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #970,619 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for teachers who want to make a difference!, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ready to Use Self-Esteem & Conflict-Solving Activities for Grades 4-8 (Spiral-bound)

Ms. Teolis presents a wonderful collection of creative activities for teachers to use in their classrooms, with the goal of promoting self-esteem in their students. I used the book last year with my 6th grade students and recieved so many compliments from the students and their parents! This book has been a great tool for developing self-confidence in my students, and it has made me realise what an influential and important role the teacher plays in the life of each and every student. I look forward to Ms. Teolis' next book, and highly recommend this book to all!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too young for middle schoolers, September 23, 2007

By	K. T. Detmer "Kate" (aurora, in, usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has a few good activities for an afterschool group, but it's definitely more appropriate for a classroom setting, as it's mostly worksheet-based activities. Not what kids in an afterschool program want to do. Some of the visuals are pretty dated, and I wouldn't try using any of the activities with 7-8 graders.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for teachers who want to make a difference!, November 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ready to Use Self-Esteem & Conflict-Solving Activities for Grades 4-8 (Spiral-bound)

Ms. Teolis presents a wonderful collection of creative activities for teachers to use in their classrooms, with the goal of promoting self-esteem in their students. I used the book last year with my 6th grade students and recieved so many compliments from the students and their parents! This book has been a great tool for developing self-confidence in my students, and it has made me realise what an influential and important role the teacher plays in the life of each and every student. I look forward to Ms. Teolis' next book, and highly recommend this book to all!