I read and re-read this book when I was teaching. The stress of state assessments and the negative effects these assessments have on both teachers and students is enormous. I kept this book on my desk at school and read from it every time I felt stressed, overworked, underpaid, or just not connecting with my students. It helped me to focus better on my students needs for breaks during test preparation and practice, compliments on their progress and hard work, and their need to know that their efforts are important.
I read the one for teens but it is not listed so I'm adding this so that I can remember, plus I want to read this seeing as I am majoring in elementary education - p.s. Purpose for Everyday Living for Teens was such a great and uplifting read