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Leah Davies M.Ed.
Leah Davies Quick Facts
Main Areas: Wellness resources that foster adult-child communication and bonding as well as the development of children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skillsBest Sellers: Kelly Bear Feelings, Kelly Bear Behavior, Kelly Bear Health, Kelly Bear Activities, Kelly Bear Drug Awareness, CARES Welness Program, Violence Prevention Video Series, Drugs Awareness Prevention Program
Career Focus: author, speaker
Affiliation: School Specialty Inc. Publisher
Leah Davies is an author, child advocate and educational consultant living in Bend, Oregon. Over the past forty-four years, she has been a teacher, counselor, consultant, director of prevention services for a mental health agency, and instructor of college students.
Ms. Davies is author of the character-building Kelly Bear books, videos, CD-ROMS, songs, and violence/drug use prevention curriculum for children ages three to nine. The materials enhance communication and bonding between adults and children. These valuable tools help children understand themselves and others, develop social competence, become motivated and responsible, learn decision-making skills, and make healthy living choices.
Over 250,000 Kelly Bear books are used in schools, agencies, and homes worldwide. The Kelly Bear video on "Secret Touching" won first place in the 1999 National Council on Family Relations Annual Media Awards in the Family Violence/Abuse category. The seven-part "Kelly Bear Life Skills Education Video Series" won the KidsScore rating of "Green Light/Go" from the National Institute on Media and the Family.
Besides the Kelly Bear materials, Leah has written articles that have appeared in The School Counselor, Elementary School Guidance and Counseling Journal, Early Childhood News, and National Head Start Association Journal. She has presented workshops at the American School Counselor Association; Association for Childhood Education International; National Association for the Education of Young Children; National Child Care Association; National School-Age Child Care Alliance Conference and others.
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Leah Davies
52 Character Building Thoughts for Children By Leah Davies, M.Ed.
The following quotes may be used in a variety of ways by both teachers and counselors. One idea is for a thought to be posted, read, and discussed at the beginning of each week. It could then be read daily with the students. At the end of the week ask them what they learned or how the thought applied to their lives or activities during the week. Have the children give written or oral examples, or have them draw a picture to illustrate their ideas.
- How I look is not as important as how I act.
- I treat others the way I want them to treat me.
- I am a good sport; I follow the rules, take turns and play fair.
- It is okay to laugh at funny things, but not to laugh at others.
- I do not gossip; if I cannot say anything helpful, I do not say anything at all.
- When I am sad, I help myself feel better by thinking of things that are good in my life.
- In order to have friends, I must act in a kind way.
- I believe that I am someone who can do important things.
- What I say and how I say it tells others the kind of person I am.
- I appreciate my family, my teachers, and my school.
- I treat everyone with respect.
- When I listen, I show others that I care about them.
- I am being a good citizen when I volunteer to help others.
- I think for myself and make smart choices that are good for me.
- Each day offers a new start to do my best.
- I try to understand what my friends are feeling.
- Everyone makes mistakes, so instead of getting angry with myself, I try to do better.
- I do not give up; I keep trying until I can do my work.
- Sharing with others makes me feel good and makes them feel good too.
- I work out my problems without hurting myself or others.
- I am being polite when I wait for my turn and say please and thank you.
- When I smile at people, they usually smile back.
- I encourage my friends to do their best.
- My values guide me to do what is right.
- I am honest; I do not cheat or steal.
- When I am angry, I use self-control and do not hurt others.
- I am being creative when I dance, draw, paint or write a poem or story.
- I say, "No!" to things that could hurt my body like tobacco and alcohol.
- When I do what I say I will do, I am being responsible.
- I am grateful for what I have, so I share with others.
- I try to learn something new each day.
- When things do not go my way, I stop and think of what I can do to make them better.
- I do not make fun of other children because I don't know what their life is like.
- I feel successful when I do my best.
- Everyone has good and bad feelings.
- I take care of myself by eating healthy food, exercising and getting enough rest.
- I am being punctual when I am on time and do not keep people waiting.
- When I cooperate with others, I get more done.
- I follow the rules and try to make my school a better place.
- I like to get to know children who are different from me.
- Since I tell the truth, my friends trust me.
- I look for what is good in others and I say what I like about them.
- I buy only what I need and I save my money.
- When I use my time wisely, there is usually enough time to do what I want to do.
- I think before I act; how I act affects how others treat me.
- Using manners helps me keep my friends.
- I have courage to stand up for children who are teased.
- Before I do something, I ask myself, "Is it safe?"
- I am me -- I do not try to be like someone else.
- I care about living things on earth so I recycle and do not litter.
- When I write down what I think and feel, I learn about myself.
- I plan ahead and think about what I want to do when I grow up.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. -Ghandi
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt
Children may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
Contacting Leah Davies
Leah G. Davies
20493 Pine Vista Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702
Phone: 1-541-330-6122
FAX: 1-541-330-6846
