Drat. Gulp. Sigh.
Mia's new school seems nothing like her old school, and the lump in her throat stops her from making new friends-until she discovers a poster with ten simple ideas that can easily turn things around. Let the step-by-step adventure begin

Written by a school counselor, this book makes meeting a new friend as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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Grades K-2, Softcover, 32 pages

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Wendell has resorted to hiding to get away from Lloyd, the class bully, but he's still getting picked on. Since he can't hide all day at school, Wendell asks Ms. Martinez, the school counselor, for some suggestions about standing up to a bully. Ms. Martinez offers him a variety of smart, practical ideas. Will Wendell be brave enough to use them?

This book offers children a wealth of strategies they can use to take back their power in the face of bullying. Included are eight activities to help reinforce the ideas presented in the book.

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Are you an elementary school teacher or counselor who's been searching for time-saving ways to promote Red Ribbon Week? Want all your ideas and activities in one place? If so, look no further, this resource delivers Celebrating Red Ribbon Week is an imaginative and efficiently designed book that provides every resource you need for a successful Red Ribbon Week program. With up-to-date information and practical, fun ideas, this book is a must-have that will guarantee an informative, fun-loving celebration.

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