Non-Fiction: Self-Image and Eating Disorders (Teen Mental Health) July, 2012 By: Rita Smith, Vanessa Baish, Edward Willett, and Stephanie Watson Publisher: Rosen Classroom Description: Teens will look into their self-image as well as how others see them. It includes techniques for building up one’s self-image and methods for being aware of negative body image thoughts. … Continue reading Non-Fiction Literature for Body Image & Eating Disorders 6th-8th Grade →

Internet Source for Students: (NEDA) National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://kidshealth.org/ I really like this website because it has a lot of information. It was hard for me to decide on just one so I put two of them down. The kids’ health website has a specific teen section and once you’re on the teen site … Continue reading Internet Resources for Body Image & Eating Disorders →

Full House “Shape Up” (9 November 1990) [Jeff Franklin Productions] TV-G – 23 Minutes Description: For 6th graders, this is a good pick for a show because it makes it pretty clear what DJ is struggling with. She is invited to a pool party, but becomes self-conscious on her physical appearance so she goes on a … Continue reading DJ’s Pool Party & Perfect Image Documentary →

Fiction: Firegirl June, 2007 By: Tony Abbott Publisher: Little, Brown And Company Description: Tom, a seventh grader, describes himself as the sweaty, chubby kid. He feels that nobody really notices him. The story tells about the arrival of Jessica, a new student who was badly burned in a fire and is attending St. Catherine’s while … Continue reading Fiction Literature for Body Image 6th-8th Grade →