This book explains how fears, anxiety, and stress develop in children, and how they can learn to successfully cope with these factors. It offers specific activities designed to assist in coping with a particular aspect of fear or stress. Part I, "Overview of Fears and Stress," contains activities to complement the various curricular areas of a typical elementary and middle school. Section 1 introduces the origin of fears and stress in children. Section 2 deals with fear-specific activities. Section 3 comprises general activities used for prevention of fear and to bolster children's feelings of security, self-worth, and control. Section 4 includes four appendixes. Part II, "Coping with Trauma," contains information regarding what happens to children as a result of traumatic events and how to manage the after-effects. Section 1 defines a traumatic event and discusses common symptoms. Section 2 offers a number of trauma-specific activities to be used individually or as a group intervention. Section 3 includes stress-reducing activities. Section 4 includes five appendixes. Part III, "Facilitator's Guide," is divided into eight sessions. The purpose of this guide is to provide training to teachers and counselors who wish to learn how to help children cope with fears and stress. (Contains over 150 references and resources.) (Author/ADT)