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Kindergarten

Lesson 1

Carmen and Wagner “Friends R Happening” Mendez Foundation
Carmen the Cool Cat and Wagner the Peaceable Pup learn how to make friends.

To order, visit the on-line store at www.mendezfoundation.org or call (800) 750-0986.

Lesson 3

We Can Work It Out! Conflict Resolution Sunburst Visual Media
This 11-minute video teaches the youngest children strategies for resolving conflicts.

To order call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Lesson 5

I Know How To Listen Sunburst Visual Media
Donna, the narrator, gives tips for listening that are illustrated with a vignette. (14 minutes).

To order call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Carmen and Wagner “Friends R Happening” Mendez Foundation
Carmen the Cool Cat and Wagner the Peaceable Pup learn how to make friends.

To order, visit the on-line store at www.mendezfoundation.org or call (800) 750-0986.

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First Grade

Lesson 3

Veggie Tales: Are You My Neighbor? Classroom Edition Big Idea Productions, Inc.
This hilarious sci-fi spoof shows kids that “loving your neighbor” means appreciating those who are different instead of making fun of them.

To preview or order, contact the National Center for Youth Issues: (800) 477-8277, or visit www.ncyi.org.

Do the Right Thing: Building Character Sunburst Visual Media
This video describes four ways to do the right thing: Tell the truth, be responsible, be considerate, stand up for a friend.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934, or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Lesson 4

Ten Things to Do Instead of Hitting Sunburst Visual Media
This video helps students learn to express anger in acceptable ways. It explains that hitting makes things worse, advises viewers to stop and think about what they can do instead. The video also provides ten constructive ideas for getting rid of angry feelings.

To order this 21-minute video, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Angry? Ten Ways to Cool Off Sunburst Visual Media
This three-part workshop for grades K-2 deals with anger and how to handle it.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934, or visit www.sunburstvm.com.


Lesson 5

Everybody’s Different Sunburst Visual Media
This 14-minute video celebrates the special gifts of individual differences. Helps the youngest students understand that everybody is different in some way, and that it’s not only okay to be different, it can be very interesting.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 6

We Can Work It Out: How to Resolve a Conflict Sunburst Visual Media
This 14-minute video shows how to ask questions, listen to feelings and think of ideas in order to solve conflicts.

To order, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

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Second Grade

Lesson 1

No One Quite Like Me…Or You Sunburst Visual Media
This 17-minute video encourages viewers to see differences as valuable. It also points out that we are alike in many important ways.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934, or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 2

Sooper Puppy: What’s the Difference? Coronet/MTI Film and Video
In this video, Baxter the puppy learns that we all have differences, and that it is unfair to call names or prejudge others on the basis of differences without getting to know the real person inside.

To preview or purchase, contact Coronet/MRT Film and Video, 2349 Chaffee Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 or call (800) 221-1274 or visit www.phoenixlearninggroup.com for other guidance videos.

Lesson 4

Carmen and Wagner “Friends R Happening” Mendez Foundation
Carmen the Cool Cat and Wagner the Peaceable Pup learn how to make friends.

To order, visit the on-line store at www.mendezfoundation.org or call (800) 750-0986.

Lesson 5

I Get So Mad! Sunburst Visual Media
This 13-minute video shows three scenarios which could provoke anger and presents age-appropriate techniques for coping. Includes songs and discussion questions to show it is okay to feel mad and to talk about it, but it is not okay to act aggressively.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934, or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Lesson 6

Stop Picking on Me! Sunburst Visual Media
This program for students K-2 depicts different kinds of bullying and shows kids what they can do when they or their friends are bullied. It demonstrates simple strategies to help children who are targeted by bullies.

To preview or order, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

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Third Grade

Lesson 1

Respect: Give It, Get It! Sunburst Visual Media
This video uses peer hosts, urban settings and real-life situations to highlight the connection between showing respect to others and feeling a sense of self-respect.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 4

Be a Better Listener Sunburst Visual Media
This 20-minute video gives students tips on how to be a better listener by using their ears, eyes and brains. It also allows time to practice listening to tone of voice and watching body language to discover the feelings behind the message.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Lesson 5

All About Anger Sunburst Visual Media
This 16-minute video helps students to understand that anger is a normal emotion. It demonstrates constructive ways of dealing with anger and reminds them to stop and think.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

From Mad to Worse Sunburst Visual Media
This 29-minute animated video identifies anger and safe ways to deal with it.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 6

Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes: Building Character Sunburst Visual Media
In this 16-minute video, open-ended scenarios prompt a discussion of empathy and describe how to put oneself in someone else’s shoes. This video emphasizes the importance of looking at a situation from another person’s point of view.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

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Fourth Grade

Lesson 2

Respect Yourself and Others Too Sunburst Visual Media
This video addresses respecting other people’s things, respecting the other person’s way, respecting others’ feelings and respecting others’ dreams. It is a clear message of being more sensitive to the feelings of others.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 3

Learning to Communicate Sunburst Visual Media
This 15-minute video teaches the importance of good listening skills, body language and tone of voice. It also addresses communication roadblocks.

To preview or order, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 4

What to Do About Anger Sunburst Visual Media
This video demonstrates typical anger triggers and anger styles. It also teaches the difference between angry feelings and angry behavior, how to put space between the trigger and the response, positive self-talk and constructive use of anger energy.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Angry John Pyramid Film and Video
A 23-minute video in which an 11-year-old boy learns that fighting, using alcohol and other drugs, and other destructive behaviors are ineffective ways to deal with anger.

To order call (800) 421-2304 or visit www.pyramidmedia.com

Lesson 5

Real Kids: What We Learned About Bullying Sunburst Visual Media
In this 16-minute video, former bullies and victims talk about their feelings and about anti-bullying strategies that work.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Bully Dance Bullfrog Films
This 12-minute video can help parents and teachers discuss the problem of bullying.

Order from the UNICEF website at www.unicef.org/videoaudio/index.html.

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Fifth Grade

Lesson 1

Only One Me, Only One You: Respecting Differences Sunburst Visual Media
This 25-minute video helps children to appreciate cultural and personal differences among peers. It shows students that in accepting the unique strengths of others, they learn to value themselves.

Call to order (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 3

Getting Better at Getting Along: Conflict Resolution Sunburst Visual Media
This video presents scenarios that are concerned with student resolving conflicts with peers.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

When You’re Mad! Mad! Mad! How to Handle Your Anger Sunburst Visual Media
This video, recommended for grades 3-5, helps students to distinguish between angry feelings and angry behavior and shows them how to handle anger positively.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 4

Angry John Pyramid Film and Video
A 23-minute video in which an 11-year-old boy learns that fighting, using alcohol and other drugs, and other destructive behaviors are ineffective ways to deal with anger.

To order call (800) 421-2304 or visit www.pyramidmedia.com

Lesson 5

Gossiping, Taunting, Bullying: It’s All Harassment Sunburst Visual Media
Students watch realistic dramatic vignettes of bullying, teaching and taunting. With the help of a school counselor, they share their personal experiences and discuss how to handle these difficult situations. The video highlights confronting a gossip, using humor to deflect taunting, and reporting a bully. Recommended for grades 5-9.

To order call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

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Sixth Grade

Lesson 1

Student Workshop: Conflict Resolution Skills Sunburst Visual Media
This workshop teaches students in grades 5-9 the following skills of conflict resolution: getting the facts, active listening, body language, tone of voice, I-messages and brainstorming.

To order call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 2

Working It Out: Conflict Resolution Sunburst Visual Media
This 28-minute video shows students how good communication skills and mediation can turn conflict into a positive experience, build self-esteem and improve relationships.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 3

Emotional Self-Control: Do You Have It? HRM Video
This 22-minute video teaches four keys to emotional self-control: (1) Check your feelings. Are you calm? (2) Stop and think about what you want to say or do. Does it make sense? (3) Consider the other person’s perspective. Do they have a point? (4) Act in a way that makes you proud. Would others respect you?

To order or preview, call Human Relations Media at (800) 431-2050 or visit www.hrmvideo.com

Dealing with Anger, HRM Video
This 18-minute video gives middle school students the tools they need to deal with anger and frustration. It explores a variety of situations that can trigger angry feelings and explores healthy and unhealthy reactions.

To order or preview, call Human Relations Media at (800) 431-2050 or visit www.hrmvideo.com

Lesson 6

Gossiping, Taunting, Bullying: It’s All Harassment Sunburst Visual Media
Students share their own stories of coping with bullying, taunting and teasing. They discuss vignettes that show realistic situations of harassment. An expert on bullying gives advice about how to handle these difficult situations.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Don’t Pick on Me. Sunburst Visual Media
Most kids are teased by other kids at some time, but when teasing gets out of hand, it takes an ugly turn and becomes harassment. This 21-minute video examines the dynamics behind teasing and being teased, and models effective responses to harassment. Thought-provoking discussion questions challenge viewers to explore the issue of peer cruelty.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com

Lesson 8

All About Respect. Sunburst Visual Media
This video addresses four areas: Respect for Feelings, Respect for Rules, Respect for Differences and Self-Respect. It includes worksheets to follow each section.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Perfect Harmony, an excellent treatment of the relationship between black and white friends, explores the effects of racial prejudice.

This Disney production is available from many video rental stores or visit www.disney.com to order.

 

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Seventh Grade

 

Lesson 3

Solving Conflicts with Parents, Teachers and Peers Human Relations Media
This 18-minutes video shows common conflicts middle school students have with parents, teachers and friends, as well as healthy solutions from real teens. It shows why bullying, sarcasm, threatening, shouting and hitting are not effective ways to resolve conflicts, and teaches empathy, respect and self-control.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-2050 or visit www.hrmvideo.com.


Lesson 4

When Anger Turns to Rage Sunburst Visual Media
This 27-minute video shows why common ways of mismanaging anger are not effective and teaches effective anger management skills.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.


Lesson 5

When You’re Mad! Mad! Mad! Dealing with Anger Sunburst Visual Media
This 27-minute video shows how important it is to express angry feelings in non-violent ways.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Emotional Self-Control: Do You Have It? HRM Video
This 22-minute video uses real life scenarios to teach students to: check their feelings, stop and think about what they want to say or do, consider the other person’s perspective and lastly, act in a way that makes them proud.

To order or preview, call Human Relations Media at (800) 431-2050 or visit www.hrmvideo.com.

Lesson 8

Bullying: You Don’t Have to Take It Any More Human Relations Media
This 22-minute video will help students better understand what bullying is, when they should seek help, why bullies seek power and the different ways in which bullies attempt to intimidate and abuse their victims. Most importantly, the video discusses various options that can be taken by school officials, teachers, parents, students and bullies themselves, to put an end to this emotionally scarring phenomenon.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-2050 or visit www.hrmvideo.com.


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Eighth Grade

Lesson 8

Guess What I Just Heard. Sunburst Visual Media
This video addresses the problem of rumors and gossip. Thought-provoking questions give students a chance to discuss this prevalent middle school phenomenon and ways to prevent or reduce the heartache and frustration rumors can cause.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Suppose That Was Me. Sunburst Visual Media
This 25-minute video encourages students to put themselves in someone else’s shoes and to imagine what it is like to be the target of rumors and gossip.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Cliques-Who’s In? Who’s Out? Sunburst Visual Media
This 24-minute video uses true-to-life scenarios to explore the nature of cliques and how to deal with them. A group of students who include trained peer counselors and mediators comment on each scenario and offer positive alternatives to cliques.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.

Lesson 9

Student Workshop Mediation Skills Sunburst Visual Media
This workshop trains students to be peer mediators, equipping them with skills for conducting successful mediations. The video leads students through the mediation process step-by-step.

To order or preview, call (800) 431-1934 or visit www.sunburstvm.com.


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