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Common Core State Standards

Take the guesswork out of helping students meet standards. The following Free Spirit resources align with the Common Core State Standards. To view specific alignments, click on the book cover and scroll down to the “Standards” tab.

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Hands Are Not for Hitting

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Martine Agassi, Ph.D.  /  Marieka Heinlen
$11.95
Help young children understand that violence is never okay and they can manage their anger and other strong feelings.

Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar

Elizabeth Verdick  /  Marieka Heinlen
$11.95
The bilingual edition teaches children in both English and Spanish that their words belong to them: they can think before they speak, then choose what to say.

When I Feel Afraid

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.  /  Meredith Johnson
$11.99
Help children understand their fears and teach them simple coping skills.

Be Confident in Who You Are

Annie Fox, M.Ed.  /  Matt Kindt
$9.99
Book 1 in a dynamic series on surviving the tumultuous middle school years.

The Teen Guide to Global Action

Barbara A. Lewis
$14.99
Real-life stories, a rich menu of service opportunities, hands-on activities, and user-friendly tools inspire young readers to put their own volunteer spirit into practice.

See You Later, Procrastinator!

Pamela Espeland  /  Elizabeth Verdick  /  Steve Mark
$9.99
Kids learn strategies for getting and staying motivated.

Be Honest and Tell the Truth

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.  /  Meredith Johnson
$11.99
Teach children that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence, and that telling the truth can take courage and tact.

What to Do When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough

Thomas S. Greenspon, Ph.D.
$10.99
Help kids understand what perfectionism is, how it hurts them, and how to accept themselves as they are.

Dude, That’s Rude!

Pamela Espeland  /  Elizabeth Verdick  /  Steve Mark
$9.99
Kids learn the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations—at home, at school, in the bathroom, on the phone, at the mall, and more.

Be Careful and Stay Safe

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.  /  Meredith Johnson
$11.99
Teach children how to avoid potential dangers, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead.

Reach Out and Give

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.  /  Meredith Johnson
$11.99
Introduce children to gratitude and philanthropy, and show them how they can contribute to their community in simple, meaningful ways.

Accept and Value Each Person

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.  /  Meredith Johnson
$11.99
Introduce kids to diversity, respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating people the way they are.

Germs Are Not for Sharing

Elizabeth Verdick  /  Marieka Heinlen
$11.95
Help kids understand what germs are and why it’s so important to keep them from spreading.

Tails Are Not for Pulling

Elizabeth Verdick  /  Marieka Heinlen
$11.95
Teach kids that teasing animals isn’t nice, they can choose to be kind to animals, and it’s important to ask before touching someone’s pet.

The Courage to Be Yourself

Al Desetta, M.A.  /  Engaging Schools (formerly Educators for Social Responsibility)
$13.99
In twenty-six first-person stories, real teens write about their lives and teenage peer pressure with searing honesty.

What Do You Stand For? For Kids

Barbara A. Lewis
$14.99
True stories, thought-provoking dilemmas, and activities help elementary school children build positive character traits.

Talk and Work It Out

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.  /  Meredith Johnson
$11.99
Children learn peaceful conflict resolution: calm yourself, state the problem, listen, think of solutions, evaluate results, and agree to disagree when a solution isn’t possible.

Know and Follow Rules

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.  /  Meredith Johnson
$11.99
Help kids understand the importance of rules and the positive sense of pride that comes with learning to follow them.

Respect and Take Care of Things

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.  /  Meredith Johnson
$11.99
Encourage children to put things back where items belong, ask permission to use things that don’t belong to them, and respect the environment.

Try and Stick with It

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.  /  Meredith Johnson
$11.99
Introduce children to flexibility, stick-to-it-iveness (perseverance), and the benefits of trying something new.
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