Ready, Set, Teach! I & II
Videos and PowerPoint CDs
7 Ways to Block a Cyberbully
It is estimated that 40 percent of teens have been targeted by an e-bully. This video outlines and explains in detail seven strategies for dealing with a digital bully. It also includes seven ways parents and educators can work to stop cyber bullying. (2008 – 20 min.)
No. 9467 DVD............$79.95
The Art of Listening
We spend more time listening than any activity except breathing, yet we listen at
only a fraction of our potential. This video uses home and workplace situations to
teach the seven “Laws of Good Listening” and practical techniques to become a
better listener. Each “law” is a key toward improved listening and communication.
Learning Seed teacher guide included. (2007- 27 min.)
No. 5893DVD…. $99.00
BODY LANGUAGE II: Reading People
Is it possible to read people’s thoughts and feelings just by looking at them? This program provides valuable information about interpreting body language by presenting fun, easy to understand and real life examples. If your students apply this information and do some intelligent people watching, they’ll see a whole new world of communication they may never have noticed. Learning Seed teacher guide included. (2008 – 24 min.)
No. 5219 DVD.....$99.00
The Brain: Effects of Childhood Trauma
Highlights how trauma and threat adversely affect the developing brain.
Research shows that trauma can activate various systems in the brain that
change neuron response and cognitive pathways. Children that experience on-
going high levels of arousal due to trauma will develop systems in their brains
that cause them to be constantly hyper-aroused and hyper-vigilant. These
changes can result in severe problems in learning ability, mood, bonding and
attachment, and in problem-solving. Gives suggestions for avoiding and dealing
with damage to the brain. (2002-29 min.)
No. 7503 DVD.....$99.95
Child Development Theorists – Freud to Erikson to Spock …and beyond 
Beginning with Sigmund Freud, modern child development theories have changed the way that parents raise their children and the way that teachers teach those children. This video is an entertaining and enlightening view of the major child development theorists, how the theories differ, and how more than one approach can be beneficial. Historical footage and photos are combined with candid documentary footage from day care centers in this informative video. (2009 – 21 min.)
No. 9494 DVD ...........$79.95
Discipline
Explore and identify strategies for positively guiding and disciplining children on a
daily basis. Learn the three primary styles of discipline utilized by parents and
caregivers– permissive, authoritative, and authoritarian and the advantages and
disadvantages of each. (2007-20 min.)
No. 2115DVD…..$89.00
Guidance & Discipline: Coping with Challenging Behavior
Teachers describe the concept of positive guidance. Covers factors to consider
when deciding how to deal with children's challenging behavior. (2002-29 min.)
No. 7100 DVD....$99.00
Guidance & Discipline The Teacher's View
Explores how teachers think about guidance and discipline and influences
affecting determination of behavior as acceptable or challenging. Teachers also
discuss importance of teamwork and staff support in helping them deal with more
prevalent challenging behavior. (2002-29 min.)
No. 7099 DVD..$99.00
Guiding Children (PowerPoint)
Identifies strategies to guide children, such as time-outs, setting limits,
redirection, and learning appropriate techniques for children, ranging from infant
to school age. (2003 – 33 slides)
No. P2013........$69.00
Human Developmental Theories (PowerPoint)
Details theories of psychosocial and intellectual development and how children
progress through the stages of their expected growth. Highlights major theorists,
such as Freud, Maslow, Havighurst, Piaget, and Erikson. Describes methods of
assessing the developmental levels of children. (2003 – 33 slides)
No. P2060........$79.00
It’s Not What You Say: Mastering Basic Communication
If talking is so easy, why do misunderstandings and arguments seem to happen
so often? In this program, Bill Cakmis will help your students discover the
remarkable difference that word choice can make, find out what nonverbal
communication is all about, understand the power of emotional tone, and learn
the art of listening. (2003–26 min.)
No. 2011….......$98.00
Leadership Styles (PowerPoint)
Each person has a leadership style; however, a specific situation merits its own
style. This presentation will help students understand how to choose and utilize
different styles of leadership, such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire.
(2003 – 15 slides)
No. P2052........$49.00
Looking Great at Work (PowerPoint)
Helps students dress and look their best at work. Covers traditional white-collar
and four levels of business casual attire. Part Two gives advice on hygiene and
grooming. Learning Seed video includes a study guide. (2002-18 min.)
No. 5002..........$89.00
No. 5002 DVD.$89.00
Management of Energy, Money, & Tasks (PowerPoint)
Includes basic management terminology, strategies for managing time and
energy, budgeting techniques, and life examples. Shows basic relationship
between personal and family planning and the fulfillment of wants and
needs. (2003 – 31 slides)
No. P2008.......$79.00
Managing Multiple Roles
Based on Effective Management of Multiple Roles: Family and Work, this
videotape addresses effective management of a variety of roles, such as
caregiver, employee, spouse, parent, and/or student. The importance of goal
setting, values, standards, and differentiating between wants and needs is
stressed. Includes a study guide and a supplement. (2000-21 min.)
No. 2593.........$95.00
Manners at Work
Learn how to make and acknowledge introductions, how to shake hands, how to
get along with office coworkers, and how to share office space and equipment.
Learn proper etiquette up and down the organizational hierarchy and cubicle
courtesy. Also explains electronic etiquette, such as the use of cell phones,
camera phones, pagers, voicemail, and e-mail. Learning Seed teacher guide
included. (2006-20 min.)
No. 5122DVD.....$99.00
Multicultural Workplace (PowerPoint)
Demonstrates the importance and benefit of a multicultural workplace. Topics
addressed include the trends in the U.S. population growth, legal issues involving
discrimination, affirmative action, and examples of intercultural
miscommunication. (2004 – 30 slides)
No. P2120 .....$69.00
The Netiquette Edge
Discover the importance of using good manners when using cell phones, the
Internet, iPods, email and other gadgets. Learn the S.T.E.P.S. of manners
related to technology and get the netiquette edge. (2007-21 min.)
No. 9426DVD ...$79.95
Persuasion in Everyday Life
Use this presentation to explore five often hidden forces that shape beliefs and
judgments. Frames, settings, filters, social influences, and beliefs are ways our
thoughts are shaped. Hold a mirror up to your students to help them see what
outside influences shape what they think, believe, and do. Learning Seed teacher
guide included. (2007-27 min.)
No. 5311DVD.....$99.00
Personal Financial Planning (PowerPoint)
Considers the factors affecting financial decisions, and analyzes the cost of
living, such as housing, food, and transportation, throughout the life cycle. Looks
at the effects of demographic, cultural, societal, and economic factors on families
and the importance of a financial plan when faced with a crisis. (2003 – 21 slides)
No. P2007......$59.00
Recognizing Child Abuse 
This program spells out the Four Rs of child abuse—the harsh Reality of its presence in our society, the Results it leads to, the many ways to Recognize it, and the proper channels for Reporting it. Each of these concepts is explained through eye-opening dramatizations and supported by interviews with education and child welfare experts. A viewable/printable presenter’s guide is available online at <meridian.films.com>. (2007 - 25 min.)
No. F674 DVD ...........$89.95
Rules, Rituals, Routines
This child discipline program, created by Dr. Thomas Knestrict of Xavier
University, teaches parents how to structure their homes and lives to keep
themselves and their children happy, healthy, and sane. The presentation
includes a series of realistic live-action scenarios to illustrate how developing a
set of well-thought-out rules, rituals, and routines will make parents’ lives easier
and their children happier and well-behaved. Learning Seed teacher guide
included. (2007-18 min.)
No. 5303DVD....$99.00
Skills For Real World Survival (PowerPoint)
Illustrates the skills students will need to achieve their academic goals. Helps
develop an understanding of how students can apply their knowledge outside the
classroom. Explores communications skills, analytical skills, personal skills,
interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and business-management skills.
Highlights issues, such as verbal vs. nonverbal communication, reading com-
prehension and assessing self accuracy, team work, prioritizing, and resolving
conflict. Good for middle and beginning high school students. (2006 - 148 slides)
No. P2227......$119.00
Special Education
Working with special needs children can present child care providers with many
challenges. Learn the characteristics, capabilities and expectations for children
with varying needs. This video discusses the varying needs of special needs
children and how child care providers can address and meet such needs. (2007-
30 min.)
No. 2116DVD.....$99.00
Special People, Special Needs
Helps individuals who work with children increase their awareness of the nature
of "special needs." Reviews characteristics, capabilities, and expectations for
children with mental retardation, Down's Syndrome, sensory deficits, physical
disabilities, learning disabilities, communication limitations, and
emotional/behavioral disorders. Includes a study guide and a supplement. (2000-
51 min.)
No. 2591.........$115.00
Study of The Child: History and Trends
Lays out the history of child development, from early philosophies, to changing beliefs about human nature. Examines the move away from myths toward scientific investigation, lays out two methods of study, and ends with six overarching principles derived from child development research. (1997-28 min.)
No. 7001 DVD..........$99.00
Succeeding as a Teacher: Communication and Professional Growth
Learn tips on how to communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
See how to create a climate of mutual respect, how to set and convey
expectations clearly, and how to use praise with students. Learn how to com-
municate with parents through newsletters, e-mails, phone calls, and
conferences. In working with other staff members, see how good attitude, sharing
in responsibilities, and attending meetings demonstrate professionalism. (2006-
29 min.)
No. 7163DVD.....$99.00
Succeeding as a Teacher: Instruction For All Students
View flexible grouping and learn how to determine when to use whole group,
cooperative groups, or individual instruction. Shows how to structure and pace a
lesson, including modeling, role-playing, teaching a new skill, providing feedback
and practice, assigning homework, and using assessments. Knowing students’
needs and helping with special learning needs is also emphasized. Based on
recent research and literature, these films show how to advance student
achievement. Appropriate for all teacher preparation courses. (2006-29 min.)
No. 7161DVD.....$99.00
Succeeding as a Teacher: Managing the Learning Environment
Practical advice for managing classrooms in a positive way for diverse students
is clearly conveyed. View how to set up a classroom depending on the age group
and content, how to establish routines, maintain discipline, and deal with
transitions. Based on recent research and literature, these films show how to
advance student achievement. Appropriate for all teacher preparation courses.
(2006-29 min.)
No. 7162DVD....$99.00
Succeeding as a Teacher: Planning Instruction
Demonstrates in the classroom how to go from planning to creating engaging
lessons, how to use assessments to design instruction, how to weave together
many different sources in planning, and how to activate prior knowledge. See the
importance of understanding the developmental ages of young learners, building
on content knowledge, using technology as a resource, and crafting valid
objectives and assessments. Based on recent research and literature, these
films show how to advance student achievement. Appropriate for all teacher
preparation courses. (2006-29 min.)
No. 7160DVD....$99.00
Them And Us
Nice, reasonable people like us are “we,” and strangers with weird beliefs are
“they.” But every “us” is somebody else’s “them.” This presentation explores
common thinking habits to show how they can easily lead to hidden assumptions,
biases, and prejudices. View some simple habits of perception that illustrate how
“people typing” and stereotypes are extensions of how our brains work to make
sense of the world. Learning Seed teacher guide included. (2007-22 min.)
No. 5306DVD....$99.00
Top Careers in Two Years: Education and Social Services 
Directly or indirectly, people working in the education and social services fields make their living by helping others live better lives. This program profiles a preschool teacher, a vocational education instructor, and a school administrative assistant as well as a drug and alcohol abuse counselor, a social and human services assistant, and a recreation worker. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online at <cambridge.films.com>. (2009 – 19 minutes)
No. F264 DVD ...........$99.95
Why Can't Michael Pay Attention?
Centers on a 6-year-old diagnosed with ADHD. Shows initial display of
symptoms, assessment and tests, parents learning about ADHD, coping
techniques, and limits and benefits of medication. Learning Seed video includes
a study guide. (1998-21 min.)
No. 5498.......$99.00
Workplace Issues (PowerPoint)
Explores the role of technology in all aspects of the workplace and its effect
on the personal and family environment; the organizational structures and
legal implications; workplace programs promoting good nutrition and
exercise; and environmental and safety practices. (2003 - 25 slides)
No. P2009 ...$64.00
Working Smart
Okay, so you've got the job so now what? A good employee knows that succeeding in the workplace involves more than just learning a particular aspect of the job, it also includes knowing what to do and who to ask when you don't know. Learn how to succeed and how to get ahead by working smart. (2005 - 15 min.)
No.8020 DVD.....$125.00
Workplace Ethics
Ethics describes how you act not only in public but also when no one is looking. An ethical employee is a valuable employee and someone who will be respected by their peers and employers. Learn how you can be a responsible and ethical employee. Come along and see what it takes to improve your on the job ethics. (2004 - 15 min.)
No. 8010 DVD.....$125.00