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 2011-2012

Friends to the End for Kids The True Value of Friendship By Bradley Trevor Grieve

The focus of this book is friendship. Ideas on how to make friends, keep friends and the importance of friends are all discussed in this clever, easy to read book. Students with good interpersonal skills do better in school, have higher self-esteem and fewer behavior problems. There is a direct relationship between improved interpersonal skills and the reduction of peer abuse. Tell a friend!

Giraffes Can't Dance Giles Andeae

The focus of this book is to help students recognize that they have personal power and can choose to take control of their response to challenges. Everyone is unique! By noticing, naming and celebrating talents and abilities,we tap into the power of positive thinking and learn to treat each other with respect, tolerance, and sensitivity. Positive personal power prevents us from hurting other people’s feelings and helps us avoid being the victim of hurtful behavior.

Just Kidding Trudy Ludwig

In this book, D.J. is the target of a bully named Vince. Vince verbally and relationally bullies D.J. He is made fun of, experiences put-downs, and is teased, all under the guise of a “joke”. You’re never just kidding when your words or actions toward others are embarrassing, hurtful,or mean spirited. Just kidding is too often used as an excuse to avoid taking responsibility for hurting someone’s feelings. This lesson teaches that it is not OK to make jokes at the expense of others.

When Sophie Gets Angry – Really, Really Angry Molly Bang

Through My Eyes Ruby Bridges

How Do I Stand in Your Shoes? Susan DeBell

Sebastian’s Roller Skates  Joan De Deu Prats and Francesc Rovira

Thank You, Mr. Falker Patricia Polacco

Who Moved My Cheese for Kids Spencer Johnson, Christian Johnson and Steve Pileggi