Easy-to-present, fun classroom activities, small-group activities, games, teacher/counselor ideas, and forms to enhance any middle school program.
Each activity is presented in lesson-form and includes the following topics:
Bullying/Safety
Conflict Resolution
Dreams And Goals
Group Cooperation
Identifying Feelings
Relational Aggression
Understanding Self And Others
Communication
Drug Abuse Prevention
Character
Loss
Self-Esteem
Getting To Know Each Other
Also included is a Topic Index making it easy to match an activity with the topic of your choice, ASCA standards for each topic, and CD for reprinting activities in color or in black and white.
System requirements for CD: Adobe Reader 5.0® or newer, Compatible with PC (Windows 2000 or newer) and Mac (OS 9.0 or newer).
TOPIC: Activities
INCLUDES: Small group activities, Classroom activities, Classroom games, Counselor/Teacher Ideas, Forms, Topical Index, CD
AUTHOR: Becky Kirby
GRADE LEVELS: 5-9/AGES: 10-14
RECOMMENDED FOR: Middle-school counselors, social workers, youth group leaders
8.5 x 11, 176 pages, Paperback, CD, 2009

WAYS TO AMAZE AND ENGAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS & CD
Targeted Population: All students
Program Components: 8 activities for small-groups; 41 activities for classrooms; 6 classroom games; 9 counselor/teacher ideas; 5 forms including evaluations; topical index; CD for reproducibles
Applicable For:
ARRA: Improving Student Achievement
Study Skills and Test Taking
Peer Relationships (Peer Relationships, Peer Interaction, Self-Esteem/Self-Understanding)
Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies
Academic Improvement (Study Skills and Test Taking)
Personal and Social Growth (Character Education, Peer Interaction, Peer Relationships, Self-Esteem/Self Understanding)
Title IV, Part A: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Violence Prevention (Behavior, Character Education)
Illegal Use of Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Prevention Safe and Drug-Free Learning Environment that Supports Academic Achievement (Bullying, Internet Safety, Teasing)
Title V, Part A: Innovative Programs
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Programs (Academic Planning, Peer Interaction, Peer Relationships, Work and Self)
