Project Cornerstone trains and coaches adult volunteers to read children's literature books and lead classroom activities related to preventing bullying  and promoting positive peer interactions. On a monthly basis, one of the major goals of the ABC program is to create a common language within the entire school community around the issue of peer abuse. 

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Books for 2009 - 2010

May: The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill

The Recess Queen is the story of Mean Jean, the school bully at recess.  No one knew how to change what happened on the playground every day until a new girl arrived at school. Katie Sue's UP-stander interacitons with Mean Jean change the dynamics of the playground for everyone.

April: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

Chrysanthemum is the story of a young child who loves her unique name until she goes to school and discovers not everyone thinks her name is as wonderful as she does. With the help of her supportive parents and two caring teachers, she learns that her name is special, and so is she!

March: Nobody Knew What To Do by Becky Ray MaCain

Nobody Knew What To Do tells how one child found the courage to tell a teacher about a fellow student who was being picked on and bullied by other children in school.  This story describes how everyone is affected when one person is bullied.

February: My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig

My Secret Bully is the story of how Monica's friend Katy bullies her with betrayal and social isolation. With the support and advice of her mother, Monica learns to reclaim her power and positive sense of self.

January: Mr Peabody's Apples by Madonna

Mr. Peabody's Apples was inspired by a 300 year old Ukrainian story.  In this version of the story, Mr. Peabody is a role model to all the students in town.  Suddenly, he finds himself ostracized when children and adults in the town spread rumors.

November: Say Something by Peggy Moss

Say Something is the story of a girl who witnesses bully behaviors, acts as a bystander and learns an important lesson about standing up for others.

October: Simon's Hook by Karen G. Burnett

Simon’s Hook is a story about a boy named Simon who is teased by his friends at the playground because he is having a “bad hair day”. He confides in his neighbor, Grandma Rose. She teaches Simon how to “swim free” from the teasing of his friends.

September: Have You Filled Your Bucket Today by Carol McCloud

The book uses a simple childhood toy, a bucket, to symbolize our need to "be filled every day" with postive experiences.  Last year, our students talked about "filling each other's buckets" all year long!  We thought it would be a great way to start out year and set up the caring climate here at EDS!