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Mel’S Circle Time! Mel’S Oval Time!

By: Melisa Mel

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Mel’S Circle Time! Mel’S Oval Time!

By: Melisa Mel

The concept of Mels Circle Time! Mels Oval Time developed quite naturally in response to a need that presented itself quickly in my classroom. Afternoons were hard for the students. The school hours were long for them. It seemed that every afternoon, my staff and I would have to work particularly hard to keep the students engaged and maintain them focused on school activities. One day, I found myself reflecting on how well our Circle Time worked in the mornings. We would sit in a circle around our activity flip-card stand and share activities that seemed to motivate and focus the students for the school day ahead. The students would all be engaged in learning at the same time. Our Circle Time took place daily in the mornings immediately after breakfast when the students needed to have their mind-set put into school mode. The more I reflected on the success of our morning Circle Time with the students, the more sense it made to have a similar activity in the afternoons after lunch and recess. This was when the students, once again, needed to regroup and get back into a "school mode" to finish out their day. I decided, "Why not"? I would create an afternoon set of activity flip cards similar but different to our morning Circle Time activity flip cards. I got busy brainstorming, researching, planning, visualizing, adapting, and finally creating the activities that would make up and form our afternoon version of Circle Time. When I had finished cutting up shapes, magazines, wrapping paper, and placing stickers, chenille stems, Velcro, and foam shapes, we not only had our "Circle Time," but we now had our "Oval Time" as well. I was excited! I could not wait to try it out with my staff and students. I could only hope that they would be half as excited as I was or that it would go half as well as I hoped it would . . .

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169

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Xlibris Corporation

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ISBN 10

150352115X

ISBN 13

9781503521155

Mel's Adaptive Physical Education Program

(For People Who Are Extremely Limited in Motion Due to Special Circumstances)

By: Melisa Mel

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Mel's Adaptive Physical Education Program

(For People Who Are Extremely Limited in Motion Due to Special Circumstances)

By: Melisa Mel

This program is designed for those who are extremely limited in motion due to physical and/or cognitive capabilities. It was created in honor of the author's students who needed such a program. Whenever the author would incorporate into an adaptive Physical Education class with her students, she would find that her students would simply sit around on the sidelines, or crawl/butt school/run/walk around the gym without being able to participate. Upon speaking with a friend who worked in a geriatric center where participants had severe limitations as well, Melisa Mel realized that the program which she had created and been using in her classroom for years could be helpful to others. This inspired her to move forth on publishing her work. She hopes those who work with special populations will find this to be a helpful tool in their daily programming and the participants will find it beneficial and fun.

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146

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1493162705

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9781493162703

A Simple Love Story Between Me and Myself

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A Simple Love Story Between Me and Myself

By: Melisa Mel

A Simple Love Story between Me and Myself is the story of Mel, a person who struggles through life with gender dysphoria but eventually finds her peace with herself. The story gives hope to those who are struggling within themselves while simultaneously bringing insight to those who do not understand how difficult this personal struggle can be. Having experienced this struggle first hand, Melisa Mel had no trouble choosing the main character for this story. It is the story of herself and the years it took for her to come to terms with being a woman while all the time feeling she should have been a man. One of Melisa Mels favorite quotes is Be who you be. Her brother, Keith Gabriel, said this to her many years ago and the words have come to mean a lot to this author. She has quoted him various times in her publications, including this one. Melisa Mel feels that there is no reason that we cannot ALL Be who we be. She states, There is ample room for everyone and everything on this lovely planet we all share. How we share the space is up to each and every one of us. There is no reason we cant make it work peacefully if we choose to do so. This story is appropriate for all ages and all peoples. Enjoy!

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1514476320

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9781514476321

Think Outside the Gate

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Think Outside the Gate

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Think Outside the Gate is a book dedicated to all those who work or live in any type of incarceration environment. It contains a compilation of lesson plans and presentation outlines which can be used as an example of how one can turn any type of lesson into a think outside the gate experience. The think outside the gate mind-set is a philosophy that Melisa Mel created as the focal point of her lessons and presentations. This approach makes it a priority to keep the students focus on everything and anything outside of their limited, incarcerating walls. This not only instills hope in them, but it also better prepares them for when they cross the prison gates to go live back in society. Melisa Mel feels that better preparing for reentry into society is the most efficient way to ensure a persons success outside of prison so that they do not return to prison. Her hope is that while working or living behind bars, a think outside the gate mind-set is present at all times, as that will tackle recidivism at its very core.

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113

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1543451616

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9781543451610

The Fabric Store

A Wise Business Lesson to Learn

By: Melisa Mel

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The Fabric Store

A Wise Business Lesson to Learn

By: Melisa Mel

The Fabric Store is a book with a very basic and simple business lesson in it. For any business venture to be successful, funds must come in to include profit and cover the costs of running the business. If one is putting much time, money, and heart into the business venture and it is simply not bringing in sufficient funds, one has to make some very tough decisions. Sometimes, those decisions can be painful ones. The lesson in The Fabric Store can be tied into any venture in lifeeven those that are not business-related. These ventures can include relationships, hobbies, and any other aspect in life. If one is putting much time, money, and heart into something or someone yet they are not getting anything out of it, it is time to make a change. When one gives and gives and gives but does not receive in return (whether financially or emotionally), emptiness or burnout or both are inevitable. Through the eyes of the owner of the fabric store, the reader can see an entrepreneurs dream come trueof opening up a fabric storeand then the progression of how that business venture goes. The storyline carries a wise lesson to remember in business and in life. This book was inspired by M. Nieves Sanz Bribian, written by author Melisa Mel, and illustrated by artist Kendall Austin Pardo.

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1543473385

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The Elephant and the Gnat

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The Elephant and the Gnat

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The Elephant and the Gnat is a book upon which to ponder. While the pictures and verbiage are simple in nature, the depth of discussion can be endless. The characters will lead one on a search for wisdom and meaning where there are no right or wrong answers. The reader can relate different emotions and perspectives to each and every page. The readers must find their own truths and realities on each page. This book was inspired by Robert David Dauzat; written by his daughter, author Melisa Mel; and illustrated by his grandson, artist Kendall Austin Pardo. Enjoy your search. Enjoy your findings.

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1543463037

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A Simple Love Story Between a Boy and a Boy

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A Simple Love Story Between a Boy and a Boy

By: Melisa Mel

The passing of same-sex marriage in the USA by the Supreme Court in 2015 was pivotal in bringing about awareness of diversity in the family structure. Society now faces the challenge of transitioning their perception from traditional family models to what our modern family models look like today. We need tools to educate people on diversity while simultaneously aiming to open minds and hearts. A Simple Love Story Between a Boy and a Boy narrates the endearing love story between Gabe and Mario. As a loving couple, they lived together secretly through the Dont ask. Dont tell. military times and then lived together openly after this was repealed in 2011. They lived together as a married couple through the times when same-sex marriage was banned and then lived together as a married couple after 2015 when the Supreme Court passed the new laws allowing same-sex marriage. Together they bravely faced the challenges of going through the process of adopting their children as a gay couple. Both characters give us a glimpse into how many struggles there are in same-sex relationships and how much harder those couples have to work to find acceptance in a close-minded society. The story unfolds in a simple manner and covers basic historical LGBT related facts. Its simplicity reflects in its verbiage and its illustrations. The story is appropriate for all ages and all peoples. Parents and educators will find it extremely child friendly and enlightening.

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Book's by Melisa Mel

Mel’S Circle Time! Mel’S Oval Time!

Mel’S Circle Time! Mel’S Oval Time!

Mel's Adaptive Physical Education Program

Mel's Adaptive Physical Education Program

A Simple Love Story Between Me and Myself

A Simple Love Story Between Me and Myself

Think Outside the Gate

Think Outside the Gate

The Fabric Store

The Fabric Store

The Elephant and the Gnat

The Elephant and the Gnat

A Simple Love Story Between a Boy and a Boy

A Simple Love Story Between a Boy and a Boy

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