Description

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This teacher and counselor activity guide supplements theWhy is Drama Always Following Me?chapter book, a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the ups and downs of middle school friendships, particularly among girls.

True-to-life situations and practical strategies for dealing with friendship drama are described in depth. The guide pairs text from the story with probing questions and creative activities that allow teachers, counselors, or group leaders to engage students in meaningful discussions about betrayal, envy, lies, conflict, open-mindedness, forgiveness and other issues related to friendship.

After reading the story and completing the activities, students of all ages will be empowered to examine the quality of their friendships, identify patterns of behavior that can potentially harm their relationships, and improve their social communication skills.

Why is Drama Always Following Me? Teacher and Counselor Activity Guide is the fifth title in the popular Navigating Friendships book series by school counselor and award-winning author Jennifer Licate. The series features chapter books and supplemental activity guides designed to help middle school students navigate changing friendships, advocate for themselves, and get along with others. The series includesHe's Not Just Teasing , I Lost My BFF, Am I Weird?, andMy Anxiety is Messing Things Up.

About the Author

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Jennifer is an award-winning children's book author who has worked as a school counselor for over a decade. She loves writing social and emotional books to help children and preteens through challenging times. Jennifer's books teach children strategies to work through their issue, and the stories give children the comfort of knowing they're not alone in their struggles. Her books focus on topics such as anxiety, depression, and friendship struggles. Jennifer's books use a quick-read chapter format and are geared toward children ages 9 to 13. Through working with children of all ages, Jennifer has seen the benefits of social-emotional learning books firsthand. Children lose themselves as they're immersed within the stories. They're able to understand complex issues from so many different perspectives by seeing the story through the eyes of the characters. Counseling children, as well as raising two children of her own, has taught her a universal truth: all children want to be loved, valued, and respected for the unique individuals they are. She channels this truth, the importance of providing support to children as they navigate social and emotional issues, and her love for creativity into all her children's books. Her goal is that all children who read one of her books will feel like the stories are speaking directly to them.