Help learners make informed, positive life choices using this book's fully developed lesson plans with role plays, ready-to-use reproducibles, and suggestions for adapting activities. This revised edition features expanded coverage of research, new lessons on topics such as bullying and violence prevention, lesson modifications for middle school students, and guidelines for positive classroom management.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroduction: A Teacher LamentsSection 1: Developing Emotional Skills1. Understanding Choice-Making2. Developing Group Choice-Making3. Identifying Feelings4. Understanding Assumptions5. Examining and Lowering Anxiety6. Becoming Aware of Feelings7. Dealing With Anger8. Examining and Accepting Responsibility9. Choosing HappinessSection 2: Developing Social Skills10. Developing Self-Acceptance11. Examining Self-Measurement12. Evaluating Unrealistic Expectations13. Promoting Friendship14. Strengthening Family15. Learning About Put-Downs16. Dealing With Peer Pressure17. Examining PrejudiceSection 3: Developing Life Skills18. Looking at Manipulation19. Strengthening Active Listening and Feedback Skills20. Developing Assertiveness21. Learning Communication and Negotiation22. Building Study Skills23. Clarifying Values and Consequences24. Investigating Cheating25. Investigating Stealing26. Investigating Bullying27. Investigating Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs28. Getting Help29. Taking Risks and Setting GoalsEpilogue: A Teacher RejoicesResource A: Reproducible MastersResource B: Summary ActivitiesReferencesIndex