The Berenstain Bears Pirate Adventure

by Mike Berenstain, Mike Berenstain (Illustrator)

Overview

Ahoy, beary! Join the Berenstain Bears as they embark on a high seas adventure full of cannonballs, scallywags, and—of course—treasure in this low-cost paperback format! X marks the spot for Captain Cub, Brown Bear the Pirate, and Honey Bones on the isle of their imagination.

The Berenstain Bears Pirate Adventure is another exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062350213
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	08/16/2016
Series:	Berenstain Bears Series
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	11,780
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.

Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.

Table of Contents

Foreword x

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

Part 1 1

Introduction 1

Overview 3

Mentor's Model Prayer 4

Getting Started 5

Staffing 5

Funding 5

Social Media/Technology 6

Initial Planning Activities 7

Class Schedules 7

Program Size 8

Meeting Places 8

Parental Involvement 8

Student Selection Process 9

Rules of Behavior 10

Desired Outcomes 10

Record Keeping 10

Evaluation 11

Core Ingredients of the College Preparatory Process 11

Dreams 11

Goal Setting 12

Student's Model Prayer 13

Attitude Adjustment 14

Developing Effective Study Habits 14

Dealing with Negative Peer Pressure 15

Writing Effective Personal Essays 16

Working Effectively with Counselors 17

Selecting High School Courses 18

The College Selection Process 19

Campus Visits 19

Virtual Tours 20

Basic Considerations for Selecting a College 20

Types of Colleges 20

Residential Colleges versus Commuter Colleges 20

Community Colleges 21

Navigating the College Admission Process 22

Paying for College 22

Financial Aid 22

Scholarships 23

Post-Admission Activities and Requirements 24

Leaving Home/Moving In 25

Recommended Program Activities 26

College Tours 26

Public Speaking Sessions 27

Mock Interview Sessions 28

Book Clubs 28

Writing Contests 29

Career Exploration Projects 29

Summer Internships 30

Test Preparation Classes 31

Part 2 Working Together for Program Success 32

Tending the Garden (a Poem) 32

Introduction 32

The Role of Program Staff in Pre-College Mentoring Programs 33

Some Practical Approaches to Attract, Inform, and Equip Parents 34

Communication and Involvement 34

The Role of Parents of Students Enrolled in Pre-College Mentoring Programs 37

The Role of Students Enrolled in Pre-College Mentoring Programs 39

Part 3 Appendices-Pre-College Mentoring Program Resources 41

A Common Terms Related to the College Preparation Process 41

B College Visitation Essentials 56

C The College Interview: A Practical Guide 59

D The Prep for College Calendar 62

E College Admission Application Checklist (NACAC) 66

F Helpful College Preparation Web sites 67

G College Admission Publications of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 68

H Sample Program Application 69