The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

Gavin is is a teenager who needs a lift. His magical guide shows him ways to gain self-confidence and self-respect by taking positive risks, not giving into fear, and turning that voice inside your head from self-critical to self-assured

A job as lamplighter was not what his father had dreamed of for Peppe. One night, with his youngest daughter missing in the dark, lamp lighting suddenly becomes "the best job in America". Based on the book by Elisa Barton

When a huge bridge is build next to the little red lighthouse, it feels very small and unimportant. It takes a series of accidents to prove to the lighthouse just how needed it is. Iconographic. Book by Hildegard Swift

A RAINBOW OF FEELINGS introduces children to the range of human feelings. WONDERFUL ME! makes the point that children's feelings about themselves are a determining factor in their willingness to take the risks that build self-esteem

Pepper is a tiny dachshund whose viewpoint never gets above the legs of his owners and other large objects in his life. He wishes he had fine long legs like other dogs. Based on the story by Dick Gackenbach

The importance of appreciating yourself for who you are and not molding yourself to the ideas of others is emphasized

Dr. Brooks offers practical strategies to parents for helping children develop the confidence and resilience they will need to succeed. Parents Version

Dr. Brooks offers practical strategies to teachers for helping children develop the confidence and resilience they will need to succeed. Teachers Version

Makes students aware of the powerful impact their self-esteem has on their ability to behave in their own best interest

Henry is a shy, awkward child who thinks of himself as a wimp. He's scared of girls, avoids sports and is picked on by the class bullies. The situation starts looking better when Brian, a small, shy newcomer starts school