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Sadness is a feeling Anika cannot shake. She's been unhappy and emotionally stuck for months. She pretends to be happy in front of her friends and family, but now she's lost the energy to keep up the charade. In her search for a quick fix to stop the sadness, Anika discovers that finding emotional relief will be a unique journey for her, and one that will require effort and patience. Insightful and empowering, this chapter book gives hope and ...

This teacher and counselor activity guide supplements the Faking Happiness, Feeling Sadness chapter book, a gripping and revealing tale about the fears and challenges kids experience when consumed by despair. The guide pairs text from the story with self-reflective questions and group activities to engage students in thoughtful discussions about how they can strengthen, protect, and advocate for their own emotional health.

This teacher and counselor activity guide supplements the Why is He Spreading Rumors about Me? chapter book, a gripping and thought-provoking tale about the impact and ripple effects a false rumor has on the lives of middle school students. The guide pairs text from the story with self-reflective questions and group activities to engage students in spirited discussions about gossip, rumors, shame, self-worth, and the true meaning of friendship

The rumor mill at the middle school is running on full blast. All thanks to Harris. He saw Mateo joking around with Lily, and now he's telling everyone that the two are "lovebirds" and crushing on each other. But that rumor is a lie. Mateo and Lily are just good friends, but now their friendship is unraveling because of the stares, whispers, and jokes from their classmates. Mateo doesn't know why Harris started the rumor, but he's determined t...

Izzy fears she's losing her gal pals, the friends she's had since first grade. Even though she's still part of the friend group, she feels increasingly isolated and disconnected. She's exhausted by all the drama and petty arguments. She wants her friendships to be happy and carefree like they used to be. But to make that happen, Izzy will need to look at herself and ask a difficult question: Am I the one causing all the drama? Why is Drama Alw...

True-to-life situations and practical strategies for dealing with friendship drama are described in depth. The guide pairs text from the story with probing questions and creative activities that allow teachers, counselors, or group leaders to engage students in meaningful discussions about betrayal, envy, lies, conflict, open-mindedness, forgiveness and other issues related to friendship. This teacher and counselor activity guide supplements t...

This teacher and counselor activity guide is designed to accompany the I Lost My BFF chapter book, which focuses on the evolution of friendships that happens over time, particularly with girls. This guide includes the text from the story, along with discussion questions and activities for each chapter! Engage students in meaningful conversation and relevant activities to help with their prosocial development. A synopsis of the story is below: ...

This teacher and counselor activity guide is designed to accompany the Am I Weird? chapter book, which focuses on helping students learn and accept that not everyone is the same, and it's perfectly fine to be who you are "¬‚¬" even if you don't feel like you fit in. This guide includes the text from the story, along with discussion questions and activities for each chapter! Engage students in meaningful conversation and relevant activities to ...

Sometimes, best friends forever isn't always FOREVER. Learning that truth is a slow, sometimes painful, journey for Sophia. The moment she met Aaliyah, the two became BFFs and Sophia believed they would always be besties. The pair ate lunch together every day, they laughed at the same jokes, loved the same games and shared the same Hollywood dreams. They were inseparable]€] until they weren't. To Sophia's shock, Aaliyah began to hang out with ...

Eva feels like a middle school misfit, a weirdo, a friendless loser. Yet she has a best friend, Isaiah, and she's kind to everyone she meets. Eva's not a bully. Or bullied. She's not a teaser. Or teased. She's not a shunner. Or shunned. But she feels like nobody really cares if she's in their friend circle or not. She's tolerated, but not enthusiastically embraced. This is the story of a young girl who longs to be invited to the parties, inclu...

Use this activity guide to engage students in meaningful conversations and relevant activities to help with their practical development. The activities in this guide are designed to accompany the He's Not Just Teasing! chapter book. In the chapter book, Malcolm is bullied and doesn't know what to do. It's a tale about the fragile friendships of upper elementary and middle school kids, and their willingness to stand up for others. Readers of th...

A tale about the fragile friendships of boys and their willingness to stand up for others Malcolm has a problem. And his name is Joe. A speedster on the soccer field, Malcolm's energy and athleticism are a definite plus. But his high-spirited demeanor creates problems in the classroom, where sitting still and staying focused are the name of the game. Malcolm frequently draws the ire of his teacher and the good-natured ribbing of his buddies be...