Grades K - 5. The qualities of good character are timeless and important in developing good citizens within our schools. Each unit provides a month's worth of interactive lessons that incorporate language arts, mathematics, and creative arts. Lessons also integrate fiction and non-fiction children's books. Units encourage self-expression and are ideal for guidance time or after school programs. Based on National Reading and National Mathematics standards.

Book Titles Included:

 

 

The Bully Blockers Club

by Teresa Bateman

Lotty Raccoon is excited. This year she has a new teacher, new backpack, and new shoes. But her enthusiasm quickly wanes when Grant Grizzly begins bullying her. At the advice of her brother and sister, Lotty tries ignoring Grant and making a joke of it all, but neither approach works. When her parents hear about Grant, Lotty's dad talks to the teacher. Although the teacher speaks to Grant and Lotty, now Grant just bullies her when no adult is around.

After talking to her family again, Lotty comes up with an idea. She notices other kids are being bullied by Grant, too. She gathers everyone together and they form a club -- The Bully Blockers Club. Now when Grant tries to bully someone, the other kids speak up. That gets an adult's attention, and Grant stops his bullying! 32 pages.

 

 

My Secret Bully

by Trudy Ludwig

Here is the all-too-familiar story of Monica.  She and Katie have been friends since kindergarten.  Monica loves being around her when she's nice.  But there are times when Katie can be just plain mean.  And Monica doesn't understand why.

Monica is a target of relational aggression, emotionally bullying among friends who will use name-calling and manipulation to humiliate and exclude.  But with a little help from a supportive adult -- her mother -- Monica learns to cope and thrive by facing her fears and reclaiming power from her bully. 32 pages.

 

 

Oliver Button Is a Sissy

by Tomie dePaola