Guidance & Counseling

This bibliography lists selected guidance resources that are available in the Curriculum Materials Center. If you are looking for something specific, use the "Edit"/"Find" option on your browser now to look for particular words in this list.

• Teaching Aids
• Curriculum Materials Reference
• Juvenile Literature

Teaching Aids

These materials must be used in the Library. They provide sample lesson plans and teaching activities.

Drug prevention for early childhood. (1995). Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HV4999 .C45 D783 1995

Begun, R. W. (1995). Ready-to-use social skills lessons & activities for grades preK-K. West Nyack, NY: Center for Applied Research in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1139 .S6 R43 1995

Begun, R. W. (1995). Ready-to-use social skills lessons & activities for grades 1-3. West Nyack, NY: Center for Applied Research in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ783 .R39 1995

Begun, R. W. (1996). Ready-to-use social skills lessons & activities for grades 4-6. West Nyack, NY: Center for Applied Research in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ783 .R393 1996

Begun, R. W. (1996). Ready-to-use social skills lessons & activities for grades 7-12. West Nyack, NY: Center for Applied Research in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ783 .R394 1996

Begun, R. W., & Huml, F. J. (1999). Ready-to-use violence prevention skills: Lessons & activities for elementary students. West Nyack, NY: The Center.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB3013.3 .R43 1999

Cornish, U., & Ross, F. (2004). Social skills training for adolescents with general moderate learning difficulties. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ783 .C67 2004

Hall, S. (2000). Using picture storybooks to teach character education. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LC311 .H33 2000

Hitchner, K. W., & Tifft-Hitchner, A. (1987). A survival guide for the secondary school counselor. West Nyack, NY: Center for Applied Research in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1620.5 .H56 1987

Ikeda, J. P., & Naworski, P. (1992). Am I fat?: Helping young children accept differences in body size: Suggestions for teachers, parents, and other care providers of children to age 10. Santa Cruz, CA: ETR Associates.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. BF723 .B6 I54 1992

Korb-Khalsa, K. L. (2000). S.E.A.L.S.: Self-esteem and life skills, 3rd in a series: Reproducible activity-based handouts created for teachers and counselors. Beachwood, OH: Wellness Reproductions & Pub.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ2037 .K676 2000

Kreidler, W. J. (1994). Teaching conflict resolution through children's literature. New York: Scholastic Professional Books.

Call Number: HM136 .K747 1994

Lehmann, L., Jimerson, S. R., & Gaasch, A. (2001). Grief support group curriculum. Philadelphia, PA: Brunner-Routledge.

Call Number: BF723 .G75 .L445 2001

Mannix, D. (1995). Life skills activities for secondary students with special needs. West Nyack, NY: Center for Applied Research in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HV1569.3 .Y68 M363 1995

Meeks, L. B., & Heit, P. (2001). Sexuality and character education K-12. Chicago: Everyday Learning Corporation.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ57.3 .M442 2001

Meeks, L. B., Heit, P., & Page, R. M. (1995). Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco: Totally awesome teaching strategies: Life skills, content, curriculum. Blacklick, OH: Meeks Heit.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HV5808 .M4 1995

Meeks, L. B., Heit, P., & Page, R. M. (1995). Violence prevention: Totally awesome teaching strategies for safe and drug-free schools. Blacklick, OH: Meeks Heit.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ784 .V55 M44 1995

Moles, K. (2001). The teen relationship workbook: For professionals helping teens to develop healthy relationships and prevent domestic violence. Beachwood, OH: Wellness Reproductions & Pub.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ796 .M64 2001

Pudney, W., & Whitehouse, É. (1996). A volcano in my tummy: Helping children to handle anger: A resource book for parents, caregivers and teachers. Gabriola, B.C.: New Society Publishers.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. BF723 .A4 P82 1996

Schmidt, J. J. (1997). Making & keeping friends: Ready-to-use lessons, stories, and activities for building relationships: Grades 4-8. San Francisco:Jossey-Bass.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. BF723 .F68 S36 1997

Schmidt, J. J. (2004). A survival guide for the elementary/middle school counselor. (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1027.5 .S259 2004

Siperstein, G. N., & Rickards, E. P. (2004). Promoting social success: A curriculum for children with special needs. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ783 .S537 2004

Stein, N. D., & Sjostrom, L. (1994). Flirting or hurting?: A teacher's guide on student-to-student sexual harassment in schools (grades 6 through 12). Washington, DC: National Education Association.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LC212.8 .S74 1994

Stuecker, R., & Rutherford, S. (2001). Reviving the wonder: 76 activities that touch the inner spirit of youth. Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1027.25 .S78 2001

Waksman, S., & Waksman, D. D. (1998). The Waksman social skills curriculum for adolescents: An assertive behavior program. (4th ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-ed.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HM299 .W35 1998

Zevin, D. (1989). Into adolescence: Enhancing self-esteem: A curriculum for grades 5-8. Santa Cruz, CA: Network Publications.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. BF697.5 .S46 Z48 1989

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Curriculum Materials Reference

Available in the Reference Room of the CMC.

Educators Progress Service. (2004). Educators guide to free guidance materials.

Call Number: CMC-Reference HF5381 .A1 E3 2003

Zvirin, S. (1996). The best years of their lives: A resource guide for teenagers in crisis. (2nd ed.). Chicago: American Library Association.

Call Number: CMC-Reference HQ796 .Z95 1996

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Juvenile Literature

These may be borrowed for 28 days.

Adler, C. S. (1984). Fly free. New York: Coward-McCann.

Abused thirteen-year-old Shari, is befriended by a neighbor who shares her love of birds and the out-of-doors. (Grades 5-8)
Call Number: J Adl

Aliki. (1986). Feelings. New York: Mulberry Books.

Pictures, dialogs, poems, and stories portray various emotions we all feel: jealousy, sadness, fear, anger, joy, love, and others. (Grades PreK-3)
Call Number: j 152.4 Ali

Bang, M. (1999). When Sophie gets angry--really, really angry... New York: Blue Sky Press.

A young girl is upset and doesn't know how to manage her anger but takes the time to cool off and regain her composure. (Grades PreK-3)
Call Number: Pj Ban

Banks, L. R. (1981). The writing on the wall. New York: Harper & Row.

A teenage girl takes a journey of self-discovery with her boyfriend, and unwittingly becomes involved in drug smuggling. (Grades 7-12)
Call Number: J Ban

Bell, R. (1998). Changing bodies, changing lives: A book for teens on sex and relationships. (Expanded 3rd ed.). New York: Times Books.

Candidly discusses teenage sexuality and the many physical and emotional changes that occur during adolescence. (Grades 7-12)
Call Number: j 613.907 Bel

Brown, L. K., & Brown, M. T. (1996). When dinosaurs die: A guide to understanding death. Boston: Little, Brown.

Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died. (Grades Pre-K-3)
Call Number: j 155.937 Bro

Cleary, B., & Tiegreen, A. (1984). Ramona forever. New York: Morrow.

Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her after-school situation, a surprise wedding, a death, a new arrival in the family, and her father getting a job. (Grades 3-5)
Call Number: J Cle

Clifton, L., & Grifalconi, A. (2001). One of the problems of Everett Anderson. New York: Henry Holt.

Everett Anderson wonders how he can help his friend Greg, who appears to be a victim of child abuse. (Grades PreK-3)
Call Number: Pj Cli

Corbett, S., & Galdone, P. (1960). The lemonade trick. Boston: Little, Brown.

A mysterious potion mixed by Kerby with his chemistry set has a beneficial effect on the neighborhood bully but also wreaks havoc at the Sunday School pageant. (Grades 4-7)
Call Number: J Cor

Frost, H. (2003). Keesha's house. New York: Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Seven teens facing such problems as pregnancy, closeted homosexuality, and abuse each describe in poetic forms what caused them to leave home and where they found home again. (Grades 6-12)
Call Number: J Fro

Fry, V. L. (1995). Part of me died, too: Stories of creative survival among bereaved children and teenagers. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Eleven true stories about young people who experienced the loss of family members or friends. (Grades 5-12)
Call Number: j 155.9 Fry

Gantos, J. (2002). Hole in my life. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

The author relates how, as a young adult, he became a drug user and smuggler, was arrested, did time in prison and went to college, all the while hoping to become a writer. (Grades 7-12)
Call Number: JB Gan

Going, K. (2003). Fat kid rules the world. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Seventeen-year-old Troy, depressed, suicidal, and weighing nearly 300 pounds, gets a new perspective on life when a homeless teenager wants Troy to be the drummer in his rock band. (Grades 8-12)
Call Number: J Goi

Gutman, B. (1996). Be aware of danger. New York: Twenty-First Century Books.

Discusses how to deal safely with dangerous situations in school and on the streets. (Grades 4-7)
Call Number: j 613.6 Gut

Harris, R. H., & Emberley, M. (1994). It's perfectly normal: A book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Watercolors and pencil drawings of an easy-going bird and an apprehensive bee help children understand why their bodies change. (Grades 5-8)
Call Number: j 617.903 Har

Hughes, S. (1998). Alfie and the birthday surprise. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard.

The death of Bob's cat prompts his friends and family to give him a surprise birthday party and a very special present. (Grades PreK-1)
Call Number: Pj Hug

Johnson, A. (2003). The first part last. New York: Simon & Schuster Books.

Bobby's carefree teenage life changes forever when he becomes a father and must care for his adored baby daughter. (Grades 7-12)
Call Number: J Joh

Karas, G. B. (1996). Home on the bayou: A cowboy story. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Ned has to contend with a new home on the bayou and Big Head Ed, the school bully. (Grades PreK-3)
Call Number: Pj Kar

Lowry, L., & Oliver, J. (1979). A summer to die. Toronto: Bantam Books.

Thirteen-year-old Meg envies her sister Molly's beauty and popularity, making it difficult for her to cope with Molly's illness and death. (Grades 7-12)
Call Number: J Low

Luenn, N., & Chapman, R. (1998). A gift for Abuelita: Celebrating the day of the dead. Flagstaff, AZ: Rising Moon.

After her beloved grandmother dies, Rosita hopes to be reunited with Abuelita as she prepares a gift to give her when her family celebrates the Day of the Dead. (Grades PreK-3)
Call Number: Pj Lue

Mundy, M., & Alley, R. W. (1998). Sad isn't bad: A good-grief guidebook for kids dealing with loss. St. Meinrad, IN: One Caring Place, Abbey Press.

Written by a school counselor this book helps children who are dealing with a loss come to realize that life is still good, the world is safe, and broken hearts will mend. (Grades PreK-3)
Call Number: j 155.937

Peet, B. (1977). Big bad Bruce. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Bruce, a bear bully, never picks on anyone his own size until he is diminished in more ways than one by a small but very independent witch. (Grades PreK-3)
Call Number: Pj Pee

Pérez, L. K., & Casilla, R. (2002). First day in grapes. New York: Lee & Low Books.

When Chico starts the third grade after his migrant worker family moves to begin harvesting California grapes, he finds that self confidence and math skills help him cope with the first day of school. (Grades 1-3)
Call Number: Pj Per

Polland, B. K., & DeRoy, C. (2000). We can work it out: Conflict resolution for children. Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Text and photographs designed to create opportunities for children to talk about their experiences of conflict and the varieties of ways to resolve them. (Grades PreK-5)
Call Number: j 303.6 Pol

Rogers, F., & Judkis, J. (2000). Extraordinary friends. New York: Putnam.

Focuses on people who are different, who might use wheelchairs or special computers, but who are more like you than you might think. Suggests ways to interact with them. (Grades PreK-3)
Call Number: j 362.408 Rog

Sanford, D., & Evans, G. (1986). I can't talk about it. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press.

At her grandmother's beach cottage, Annie reveals her father's sexual abuse of her to a dove who helps her heal and learn to trust again. Lists guidelines for adults to help sexually abused children. (Grades 1-3)
Call Number: J San

Shriver, M., & Speidel, S. (1999). What's heaven?. New York: Golden Books.

After her great-grandmother's death, a young girl learns about heaven by asking her mother all kinds of questions. (Grades PreK-3)
Call Number: Pj Shr

Smith, D. B., & Robinson, C. (1973). A taste of blackberries. New York: Scholastic.

A young boy recounts his efforts to adjust to the accidental death of his best friend. (Grades 4-7)
Call Number: J Smi

Taylor, C., & Dicks, J. T. (1992). The house that crack built. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Cumulative verses describe the creation, distribution, and destructive effects of crack cocaine. (Grades 2-8)
Call Number: j 362.298 Tay

Williams-Garcia, R. (2001). Every time a rainbow dies. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

After seeing a girl raped and becoming obsessed with her, sixteen-year-old Thulani finds motivation to move beyond his interest in his pigeons and his grief over his mother's death. (Grades 5-12)
Call Number: J Wil

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