Welcome to the CRC Online Bookstore CRC offers a variety of publications for teachers and organizations looking for ways to creatively motivate young people to resolve their conflicts peacefully and positively. Many books in the CRC bookstore offer insights into the CRC Themes of: Cooperation, Communication, Affirmation, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Creative Response to Bullying and Bias Awareness. Our bookstore also provides publications for parents interested in raising peacemakers. If there are further details needed about any of the books, please do not hesitate to call CRC. We would be happy to answer your questions. Call toll free 1-877-761-6933, locally - 845-353-1796, or email us at ccrcnyack@aol.com.
	The Friendly Classroom for a Small Planet by Priscilla Prutzman and Kathleen Cochran This manual offers philosophy and insights in CRC themes: Cooperation, Communication, Affirmation, Conflict Resolution, and Problem Solving. Work in conflict resolution changes and grows, so this edition offers two new chapters with CRC themes: Creative Response to Bullying and Bias Awareness. Workshops and activities help to make the themes relevant and real to young people. Suggested for K-12 students. To order this book, please click here. [see larger image]
	Starting Out Right by Barbara Oehlberg and Kathy McGinnis Barbara Oehlberg and Kathy McGinnis are peace educators who are also parents. This book addresses how young children process violence, become independent thinkers, develop positive racial attitudes and appreciate generational differences. Starting Out Right imparts valuable information to parents concerned about how to raise peacemakers. Suggested for early childhood development. To order this book, please click here. [see larger image]
	Discovery Time for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution by Sarah Pirtle Teachers and guidance counselors will discover new and creative ways of encouraging classroom community. Responding creatively to conflict is what this fun activity book is about. CRC’s major themes are interwoven throughout Discovery Time to help develop self-esteem, communication, active listening, creative conflict resolution skills, and cooperation and bias awareness. Suggested for the K-8 classroom. To order this book, please click here. [see larger image]
	A Year of SCRC: 35 Experiential Workshops for the Classroom by Kinshasha Nia-Azariah, Rances Kern-Crotty and Louis Gomer Bangel A school year is made up of 35 weeks. A Year of SCRC is a curriculum of 35 weekly workshops. The activities are designed to use in class once a week for about 45 minutes. Using the CRC themes, these workshops help students gain an appreciation for the richness of diversity, and learn respect for one another. Use this manual in addition to The Friendly Classroom for a Small Planet, or on it’s own. Suggested for K-8 students. To order this book, please click here. [see larger image]
	Anti-Bias Curriculum Tools for Empowering Young Children by Louise Derman-Sparks and the A.B.C, Task Force Children develop bias when they are very young. They form bias against people of different colors and cultures other than their own, and against people with abilities unlike theirs. Tools for Empowering Young Children stresses that differences should be appreciated. The workbook helps teachers and parents influence children to take an active role in reducing and even eliminating bias. Suggested for early childhood education. To order this book, please click here.[see larger image]
	A Community of Learners by Kathleen Cochran Community of Learners is a literacy curriculum that teaches students conflict resolution skills and aids in social-emotional learning and development. Activities in this manual are fun for young people and their teachers too. Suggested for early childhood education. To order this book, please click here. [see larger image]

Tales from the Dragon's Cave - Peacemaking Stories for Everyone

by Arlene Williams forward by Priscilla Prutzman      Arlene Williams masterfully weaves four CRC themes into wonderful fairytales. The themes explored are: Affirmation – building self confidence, Communication – especially listening skills, Cooperation and Win/Win conflict resolution. $16.00

Spinning Tales, Weaving Hope:  Stories of Peace, Justice and the Environment edited by Brod     A collection of 29 stories for children (and adult children).  Includes suggested follow-up activities.  $23.00

Families Creating a Circle of Peace

Compiled by Jim Mcginnis, Ken and Gretchen Lovingood, and Jim Vogt

Available in English and Spanish.    Families Against Violence Advocacy Network created this booklet. It addresses the concerns of parents,family members, and all committed individuals who wish to take a stand for peace and justice in today’s increasingly violent world. It is based on a Family Pledge of Nonviolence and includes 40 pages of stories, suggestions, activities, and other resources to help people live each component of the pledge in their every day lives. $5 for 1-24 copies, $4 for 25-99 copies, $3 for 100 plus copies

Creative Conflict Resolution:  More than 200 Activities for Keeping Peace in the Classroom K-6, by William Kreidler      With over 20 conflict resolution techniques with examples and worksheets, this book discusses  how to resolve conflicts with students, parents, administrators and other teachers.  $13.00

We Can Do It!  Morrison, R. Dehr, R.M. Bazar.  A peace book for kids of all ages. $3.00

Student Mediation Packet - Methods and materials used in CRC mediation training for school children. Includes mediation scripts, articles and handouts. $10.00

Alternatives to Violence Workbook

new edition compiled by John Looney     This workbook provides everything a person might need when implementing a conflict resolution curriculum; syllabus, worksheets, readings, exercises, charts and more.  A student version is also available. $25.00

Playing with Fire:  Creative Conflict Resolution for Young Adults

by Fiona Macbeth and Nic Fine      This practical and ready to use guide presents a complete training program for helping teenagers and young adults deal creatively with interpersonal conflict and violence. Great for teachers, youth workers, social workers, counselors, administrators and others.  $19.95

Kids Working It Out

Edited by Tricia S. Jones and Randy Compton. Includes a chapter by Priscilla Prutzman

A book full of stories and strategies that help make peace in our schools.  $35.00

Peacemaker’s A,B.C’s for Young Children

by R.A. Janke and J.P. Peterson    With this book, you can teach children the A.B.C’s of conflict resolution. Using these creative ideas and interactive lesson plans, the classroom will be more peaceful and the children will learn how to become peacemakers. $9.00

Your Community Mediation Center: What It Is and What It Does

by Dr. Clare Danielsson, PhD.       This booklet discusses the inner workings of a successful community mediation center. Available in English and French.  $5.00

Creating a Peaceful Classroom for Young Children

by Mary Ann McPherson    This is a manual for preschool teachers and childcare providers, which has the goal of teaching very young children to become successful prolem solvers. It includes resources and activities based on CRC’s four main themes. $20.00

Getting Through to Kids: Problem Solving with Children Ages 6-18

By Philip Mountrose     With this hands-on, five-step approach manual, both adults and young people can learn to effectively deal with conflicts and problem solve. $11.95

Tips and Tools For Getting Thru to Kids: Innovative Approaches for

Pre-School to Teens By Philip Mountrose      This book covers keys to successful listening and offers practical ways for adults to improve communication with the young people in their life.  $12.95

Music and More

Come Join The Circle  - Lesson Songs for Peacemaking

by songwriter Paulette Meier and arrangements by David Archer    A fun and musical way for children to learn lifelong skills for building better relationships, perfect for use by teachers, counselors, recreational leaders and parents. The 14 songs feature a diverse group of musicians including many youth. From country to reggae, blues to hip-hop, the variety of musical styles will entice children of all backgrounds and ages – as well as the adults listening in! $15.00

The Wind Is Telling Secrets

by Sarah Pirtle    There are 18 songs about nature, seasons and a world of whimsy with African, Spanish and Irish flavors. Tape $10.00 CD $ 15.00

Magical Earth

by Sarah Pirtle      Music which includes everything from silly stories to important themes about appreciating the world, people and animals. 14 songs on tape and CD. Tape $10.00, CD $15.00

Two Hands Hold The Earth

by Sarah Pirtle     Here are 20 songs about appreciating the world and all who we share it with. Kids can sing about the seasons, and learn to solve problems without fighting. Tape $10.00, CD $15.00

Linking Up!

By Sarah Pirtle       You can promote caring, cooperation and communication in your early childhood classroom with Linking Up! This song and activity book provides everything a teacher needs to foster positive social skills such as caring, communication, cooperation, and the appreciation for diversity through music, movement and language arts. This wonderful activity book comes along with a CD. Tape $12.00, CD with book @29.00

Children’s Songs for a Friendly Planet

Compiled by Evelyn Weis, Priscilla Prutzman and Nancy Siber      These songs cover a wide range of topics. Some songs are about: foreign lands, joy and laughter, friendship and caring, freedom and social justice. Other songs are about: peace, peace heroes and heroines, and about non-violent movements of former and modern times. There are thirty-two songs in all. Single copy $6.50, 6-10 copies $6.25

Peace Crystal

A special symbol of peace, created by nature, the crystal includes a booklet on how it should be used.  $5.00

Harmony Balls

An enchanting ball filled with magical, soothing chimes! This sweet sounding ball comes in two sizes (20mm and 28mm) and various styles to choose from. All harmony balls come with a black silk cord to wear as a necklace if so desired. $15.00

Conflict Resolution Cubes

Two sets of 4” durable cardboard cubes in watercolor. Designed for children ages 3 and over, children develop complex communication and conflict resolution skills. $13.95

Inflatable Globe

Think of this as a beach ball of the world. Blow up this “12 inch ball and toss it around for peace games and activities. $6.00

Hugg-A-Planet

Children and adults alike will want to hug their world. This soft and brightly colored “12 globe is made of sturdy fabric and is filled with new recycled fibers. It’s so huggable! $15.00

Look Around

Tape of 16 original songs with lyrics booklet by Lucia Hooker, tapes $10.00, CD $15,00, $1.50 for song book only.