Sunday, April 29, 2012

Contemporary Realistic Fiction






9 and up4 and upStone Arch Realistic Fiction

Tom's American cousin Ben comes to visit him in England, but Tom and his best friend ignore him until Ben confronts the school bully and then they become friends.
 

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Fantasy

Nate the Dragon Stops Bullying

Nate the Dragon Stops Bullying

Kim M Grosh 

Nate and his two friends, Brian and Joe, encounter King Collin in the legendary kingdom of Treegrass. The kingdom has been placed under a dismal spell because the king insists on being a bully. To bring hope back to the fantasy world of Treegrass, the youngsters stand up to King Collin so they can bring happiness, which will break the spell. Nate the Dragon has a magical way of solving problems as he and his friends eagerly undertake this quest. They know they have to restore happiness and joy to Treegrass and all of the ducks and geese that live there.

Friday, April 20, 2012

PLAY

Sticks Stones and Stumped Play and Workbook

Deb Landry

Sticks Stones and Stumped is an interactive dramatic play for children 4-8, focusing on raise awareness of social behaviors through character education.
The vulnerable new student, Billy Bob Opossum becomes the target of Bull E Moose as he uses both verbal and physical bullying tactics to intimidate Billy. The issues that arise are real for both the victim and the bystanders. Should Billy tell anyone, his mother, his teacher, or his friend about the bullying or should he keep quiet and say nothing? The bystanders have a similar problem. Should they tell their teacher and be labeled "tattletales" and possibly become victims of the bully themselves or should they do   nothing and hope the moose will get tired of picking on Billy and leave him alone?

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Biography

Bullying:My Story
by Joe Keogh


Bullying is an issue for many young children, teenagers and adults all over the world. In this short book, I share my experiences, and give advice to those who are victims of bullying, and to those who are the bullies themselves.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/B006XE6N94/ref=sib_dp_kd#reader-link

If you are interested in viewing the sample from this book just click the link. This is a Kindle edition book. Many of us have access to this format and giving kids the opportunity to "handle" this technology presents another learning opportunity and will most likely become their normal.