Speak Up and Get Along!: Learn the Mighty Might, Thought Chop, and More Tools to Make Friends, Stop Teasing, and Feel Good About Yourself

by Scott Cooper

Overview

What if every kid had a handy toolbox of ways to get along with others? That’s just what this book is: a collection of 21 concrete strategies kids can pull out and use to express themselves, build relationships, end arguments and fights, halt bullying, and beat unhappy feelings. Like the Mighty Might, which takes all the fun out of teasing. And the Thought Chop, which helps kids resist self-defeating thoughts. And the Squeaky Wheel, a type of persistence that gets results. And the Coin Toss, a simple way to resolve small conflicts. Each tool is clearly described, illustrated with true-to-life examples, and accompanied by dialogue and lines kids can practice and use. Stories and anecdotes show each tool in action. A terrific resource for any young person—and any adult committed to teaching social skills. Includes a note to adults.
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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781575421827
Publisher:	Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date:	06/15/2005
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.27(d)
Lexile:	790L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Scott Cooper is an anti-bullying advocate and has provided workshops on the topic throughout northern California. He has been a school board president and member of the Sonoma County Advisory Board of Drug Programs. Scott has past experience teaching, coaching basketball, and working as a bilingual aide. He is CFO of a planning and design firm and a member of the National Audubon Society. He is the author of Sticks and Stones: 7 Ways Your Child Can Deal With Teasing, Conflict and Other Hard Times (Three Rivers Press, 2000).

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

What Do Birds Have to Do with Getting Along? 2

How to Use This Book 3

Expressing Yourself

The Tools of the Blue Jay 6

Tool #1 The Power I 10

Tool #2 The No Thanks 14

Tool #3 Asking Questions 19

Tool #4 The Squeaky Wheel 22

Making and Keeping Friends

The Tools of the Blackbird 26

Tool #5 The Sherlock Holmes 29

Tool #6 Sharing 34

Tool #7 Kind Talk 37

Ending Arguments and Fights

The Tools of the Dove 44

Tool #8 The Coin Toss 47

Tool #9 Solution Time 49

Tool #10 The Cool Down 55

Stopping Teasing and Bullying

The Tools of the Hummingbird 59

Tool #11 The Power I for Teasing 64

Tool #12 The Shrug 66

Tool #13 The Mighty Might 69

Tool #14 The Comeback Kid 71

Tool #15 The Disappearing Act 77

Dealing with Blame

The Tools of the Crow 80

Tool #16 The Mea Culpa 83

Tool #17 The No Way 86

Talking Back to Negative Thoughts

The Tools of the Owl 89

Tool #18 The But Twist 94

Tool #19 The Thought Chop 97

Tool #20 Solution Time 2 104

Tool #21 The Balloon Belly 106

Some Final Thoughts 110

Note to Adults 112

Resources for Kids 121

Resources for Parents and Teachers 123

Index 125

About the Author 129

What People are Saying About This

Youthworker

"Excellent communication book. . . . Do-able skills written in kid-friendly vernacular."

Editorial Reviews

A handy resource for all youth workers and educators.”—Youth Today


“Excellent communication book. . . . Do-able skills written in kid-friendly vernacular”—Youthworker

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"A handy resource for all youth workers and educators."

Youth Today