"MAKING CHOICES offers exciting and interesting hands-on activities that are relevant, timely, and student-oriented."

– Milton P. Wilson, Ph.D., Coordinator
Parenting Education Curriculum
Task Force, Ca. Dept. of Ed.

"At last a program for young people to learn the essential skills needed for successful life planning."

–Dr. Nishna I. Duffy
Gender Equity Coordinator
New Hampshire
Dept. of Ed.

"I highly recommend [the] MAKING CHOICES curriculum. It provides youth with skills for handling day-to-day issues and provides a wholesome approach to the student’s life."

– Njoki P. Jones
Diversion Counselor
Sonoma County Adult & Youth Development (SCAYD)

"I strongly recommend MAKING CHOICES as a life skills curriculum for at-risk youth. At the end of the classes students were glad they attended and felt that they learned valuable skills."

– Robert Ruffner MA
Program Coordinator
Social Advocates For Youth
Sonoma, CA

MAKING CHOICES: Life Skills for Adolescents

MAKING CHOICES provides a powerful life skills curriculum that empowers teens to make healthy and positive life choices. Consistent with parenting skills education guidelines required in many states, this publication is based on a strong framework of proven methods. Utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach, MAKING CHOICES provides a variety of interactive and personal activities. The result: better critical thinking, problem solving, and goal setting.  By Mary Halter and Barbara Fierro We are pleased to announce that our student workbook is now available in Spanish. Call for details.

MAKING CHOICES can be used effectively in school, juvenile justice,
and community youth settings.

Important Features:

» Simple, Effective Curriculum
» Minimal Prep Time
» Sound Group Participation Techniques
» Facilitator Friendly Lesson Plans and Support
» Breaks Down Barriers Between Staff and Minors
» Meets Students on Their Own Instructional Level
» Builds bridges between facilitators, youth, and parents

Life Skills Course For Adolescents
Ninety-six Complete 50-minute Lesson Plans plus Student Workbook
Use sequentially or a la carte

Meeting Needs of Adolescents
» Effective cognitive behavioral approach
» Reinforces personal and educational goal setting
» Promotes decision making and problem solving
» Encourages critical thinking
» Furthers healthy life skills development
» Empowers young people to be successful

Meeting Needs of Staff
» Minimal advanced planning
» Flexible curriculum – can stand alone or use as full course
» Can be taught by line staff
» Increases staff skills and facilitation techniques
» Supplementary structure for probation programs
» Messages easily conveyed
» Interesting and Challenging

Used Successfully in:
» School Life Skills Programs
» Juvenile Justice Programs and Placements
» After-school Programs
» Community Recreational Centers
» Group Homes
» Residential Programs
» Detention Centers
» Counseling Centers
» Church Groups
» Scouts of America
» Girls Incorporated Centers
» Boys and Girls Clubs

Click here to view the Table of Contents, Sample Curriculum Guide and Sample Student Workbook Pages from MAKING CHOICES (3 MB - PDF format)

MAKING CHOICES CURRICULUM GUIDE Contains ninety-six complete 50-minute detailed lesson plans, including group activities and study assignments. Minimal pre-planning necessary. Instruction can begin immediately. Lessons designed to be used sequentially or stand alone to meet needs of population. 310 Page Looseleaf binder. (11 "x 11") ...........$99.95 ISBN -0911655-49-2

MAKING CHOICES STUDENT WORKBOOK Contains all the exercises for the full 96-lesson curriculum. Designed and illustrated to be the student’s personalized record of thoughts, skill building, goal-setting, and learning. 240 pages. (8" x 11") ...................................$10.95 ISBN 0911655-37-9

TOMANDO DECISIONES Student Workbook – Spanish Edition NEW! Contains all the same exercises for the full 96-lesson curriculum translated into Spanish. Designed and illustrated to be the student’s personalized record of thoughts, skill building, goal-setting, and learning. 240 pages. (8" x 11") ...................................$10.95 ISBN 0-911655-80-8

SPECIAL MAKING CHOICES START-UP OFFER (1 Curriculum Guide and 30 Student Workbooks) $325 Regular price: $428.45 (Save $103.45) Order Now!!!