This collection of favorite group activities for grades 3 through 8 puts a wealth of powerful, timely lessons at your fingertips. Filled with engaging group activities, reproducible student handouts, in-depth discussion questions, sample dialogues, parental permission ideas, and background information, this exceptional book provides counselors with what they need to deliver effective classroom and group counseling lessons. The topics deal with some of the most important issues in the lives of children today. Unit topics include: Self awareness Peer relations and friendship skills...

For children, adolescents, and young adults Mr. Germain Goes To Antarctica, based on a true journey, is an inspirational learning experience. The stories and activities in this book are designed to promote character education and environmental awareness, including climate change and sustainability. Readers are provided with information and resources that embrace a wide-ranging scope of the curriculum including reading, language arts, social studies, science, social skills, and personal awareness. Each of the sixteen chapters address two important character values, along with...