Herman Jiggle is so stressed out about what happens on the playground, he renames recess “reSTRESS.” Isn’t recess supposed to be fun? Not for Herman. He gets his arm punched so often and so hard playing tag, he’s sore the whole day. He feels cheated, too, because his schoolmates are…
How will Herman Jiggle make a good first impression or make any friends if he’s too nervous to even say hello? Whenever he introduces himself, he gets tongue-tied and his tummy flips and then it flops. And then his words get tied in knots! Poor Hermie is a mumbling mess!…
How do you make young children understand the importance of bathing and brushing? In this inegenious tale, young readers are sure to get the message that good hygiene will improve their health and their relationships! The story centers around a fork named Jean who hates taking baths in the sink…
Just because you think it, doesn’t mean you say it. Children and adults alike struggle with the challenge of using their social filter. It’s confusing for children to understand why we tell them to be honest or to speak up in one setting, then tell them to keep their thoughts…
RJ says what he thinks… no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. His mouth is getting him into a lot of trouble. A rude comment at school earned him a detention. An insensitive remark at home earned him a scolding and made his sister cry. RJ doesn’t realize…
When Cora June half-heartedly cleans her room by taking a shortcut, Mom is quick to ask her about her integrity. Not really knowing what it means, Cora June assumes it’s probably hidden under her bed, or in her closet. When the concept of integrity comes up again at school, Cora…
“NO” is RJ’s least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn “No” into “Maybe” or “We’ll see” or “Later” or “I’ll think about it.” Even though he doesn’t have much success, RJ keeps arguing until his…
RJ’s way of doing things isn’t working out for him, especially in math class. His teacher is upset because so many of his assignments are missing or incomplete. RJ blames Norma “the booger picker” and Rodney “the alphabet burper” for distracting him during class. With support from his mom and…
Fun ways for your students to learn HOW and WHEN to ask for help and HOW to stay on task! Would your students benefit from learning how to stay on task, so they finish their work? Do they know how to ask for help if they need it? This activity…
All parents and educators know one thing – when you get more than one child in a room, there’s bound to be at least a couple of them arguing over something. In this funny and easy-to-relate-to story, see how Jake, Angus, and Kirby view their “siblings.” Jake remembers what it…