EXERCISE YOUR MIND
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Do you have a great idea for a book? Whether it is for a picture book, middle grade chapter book, or a young adult novel,
you can use these exercises to turn your idea into a story that people will enjoy reading!
Create a Compelling Character
Explore the Elements of Plot
Plan Your Own Plot
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Enter a world of intrigue by becoming an undercover agent in these exciting detective activities.
You are about to be sent on your fist mission as a junior investigator.
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Zap! Have you been struck by Cupid's bow?
Having a crush on someone can be very exciting, but crushes can sometimes lead to feelings of competition,
confusion or rejection. Take at look at these sticky situations and share your view on how you think they should be handled.
Love Triangle
One Sided Crush
Just Buddies?
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KNOW YOUR BODY
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How can you look and feel your best? By eating a balanced diet. Girls need a whopping 40 nutrients a day! These activities will help you get the facts you need to make healthy food choices.
Fuel Up with Carbs
Nutrition Jeopardy!
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KNOW YOUR EMOTIONS
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Jocks. Geeks. Goths. Every school has different types of students that tend to form into groups called cliques
(pronounced "clicks"). Explore this section to find out why cliques form and how you can cope with the pressure to "belong".
Clique Poll
Your Circle of Friends
Coping with Cliques
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EXERCISE YOUR MIND
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Now that school is back in session, sharpen your mental skills with these memory games, tricks and experiments!
Memory Match
The Magic of Mnemonics
Let's Experiment!
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EXPLORE YOUR EMOTIONS
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We all have to deal with conflicts. Sometimes they are caused by misunderstandings. Other times they occur because people around us have different values and needs. Take a conflict resolution quiz and try to view things from other perspectives.
Resolving Conflict Quiz
How to Always be a Winner
Double Vision
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KNOW YOUR BODY
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Bras, periods, first crushes... No one ever said growing up was easy! Puberty can seem scary, but it can also be a pretty exciting time. Get the facts you need to get through it.
Fact or Fiction?
What to Expect
The Menstrual Cycle
What's Behind Breakouts?
Emotional Roller Coaster
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EXPLORE YOUR EMOTIONS
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Feeling stressed out? Under pressure from your parents, teachers, and friends? Find healthy ways of coping to reduce your stress!
Coping Style Quiz
Stress Busters
Write Away!
The Power of Planning
Try other activities in this section!
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EXERCISE
YOUR MIND
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Have
you ever had a problem that you couldn't solve? Maybe you needed a fresh
approach?
These creative problem-solving activities are sure to get you thinking and
looking at things in fresh, new ways.
Problem-Solving Quiz
Mind Stretchers
Inventive Women
Creativity Sparkers
Try other activities in this section!
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BUILD
YOUR SPIRIT
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Do
you have a special place where you go to be alone? Sometimes we need to
strengthen our inner spirit to build confidence, self-esteem, and courage.
Follow the signs to a place where your spirit
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