Annotated Peace Resource List

Research-based material explains: origins of behavior, proven behavior management techniques, model interventions, and re-integrating the child into the classroom. www.sopriswest.com:80/swstore/product.asp?sku=4

Ellie reviews her day and events that prompted her to feel grumpy, excited, worried, sorry, etc, giving children language to use in talking about heir feelings.

What to do when an "ugly bunch of angry words" goes from one person to another? (A colorful update of the "Quarreling Book" story.)

A child treats a disagreeable classmate with kindness and is glad--even though she feels her effort is in vain.

Eddie Lee has Down’s syndrome. Christy considers him a pest, though her mom has told her to be good to Eddie. When he follows her and JimBud into the woods, he shares several special discoveries with her. The reader is included in the social dilemmas and the discoveries.

Ill. By Floyd Cooper

How Alison Wonderland got her name and how she learned to live with it.

A discussion of anger, including suggestions for ways to deal with it directly, channel it to something productive, and avoid its destructiveness. (The Conflict Resolution Library) (From William C. Heckman, School Library Journal: "The one shortcoming of the book is the full-color photographs, which are sometimes too dark or not sharply focused.") (Hacer con la ira) 2008 bilingual edition

Each video begins with a conflict that escalates. The narrator freezes action and describes a skill that could defuse the violence. The same situation is played out again, putting the nonviolent behavior into action. Study guide included.

In Givin’ It (18 min.), someone is spreading rumors about John’s sister, showing how to express criticism, disappointment or anger in a calm, nonthreatening manner.

In Takin’ It (20 min.), Marcus’ father comes down hard because of bad grades, shoing how to accept cricticism nonviolently.

In Workin’ It Out (14 min.), Chad and Lamont begin arguing about a pair of shoes, showing how to negotiate a solution or work out a compromise without resorting to violence.

In this book, Dr. Moser explains the causes of anger and offers methods that can help children reduce the amount of anger they feel and help control their behavior, even when they are angry. Dr. Moser examines the complex feelings of human anger with a blend of sensitivity and humor. The illustrations are bright and witty.

The author writes, "Dear Friend: When I was a boy, I often got very angry... That kind of behavior got me into a lot of fights and arguments. It also got me into trouble at school and home. Now that I am an adult, I still get angry. But I don't get as angry as often as I used to, and I don't stay angry as long. I have learned how to control my behavior when I'm angry. That makes me a much happier person. It is important that you understand your own anger and learn how to deal with it in positive ways. So I wrote this book just for you. Your Friend, Adolph Moser." (Emotional Impact series)

This book, like all of the books in the series, is written from the pet's point of view. Max the dog observes all different types of situations that cause his owner, Maria, to feel mad. "The drawings are great for showing kids how to express anger, their confusion about feelings, and how to feel better afterwards." (Amazon reviewer)

This classic uses few words and penciled, color illustrations to introduce the realm of feelings to young children.

Color photos of multi-ethnic children with a one-word caption. The last page has ideas of things to talk with a child about.

From praying mantis to hyena, Carle’s ladybug approaches 14 animals with her abrupt comments: "Hey you, want to fight?" Parents may be offended by the disrespectful dialogue, but Carle's overall message is clear: violence only gets you back to where you started, but respect and the kindness of a friend brings you safely to the end of each day

Grumley always saw the bad side of life until something, someone, helped him turn around.

Lessons are designed to enable students to acknowledge, accept, and constructively express their anger. They also learn how to avoid displaced anger, tell a friend they’re angry, avoid provoking anger, keep put-downs from triggering them, and use a model for resolving classroom conflicts. Role-plays and puppets encourage active student involvement. Includes scripted lessons that provide dialogue, examples; blackline masters of transparencies for visual learners; worksheets to help students process lesson concepts; supplementary activities to encourage transfer of skills; parent involvement components.

This book speaks directly to children and adolescents in a language they can easily understand, encouraging today's youth to manage their anger rather than be controlled by it.

From parents: "Our 8-year-old son could read this himself. It also has questions as you go through to help reinforce the different concepts and apply them to your own situation... I could hear my son laughing as he was reading it and he would say 'Mom come and look at this, It's really funny.' The book gives clear guidelines regarding how to 'Chill Out' which my son is beginning to use with VERY good effect."

"My 11-year-old son was willing to listen and interact as I read it to him. The real breakthrough (for an 11-year-old) came in doing one of the distraction exercises recommended. My son was truly amazed as a smile played over his face and he said, 'It works, I can't stay mad.'" (Reviews from Amazon)

Luke wants his turn on the tumbling mat NOW. What can he do? The reader gets to choose what he will do, and see what happens with different choices. (Dealing with Feelings series, Parenting Press)

Megan and Amy want to play with the same truck, at the same time. The reader gets to choose what the girls will do to solve their problem, and see what happens. (Children's Problem Solving series, Parenting Press)

Danny is tired of playing alone. He wants to join the other kids. You get to choose what Danny will do to solve his problem and then see what happens. (Children's Problem Solving series, Parenting Press)

Text and pictures relate situations which sometimes result in reactions such as frustration, anxiety, humiliation, and loss of control. A good discussion starter.