NILES, OH--(Marketwire - Sep 20, 2012) -   Starting now, classrooms across the country are able to benefit from the S.H.A.R.K. Patrol, a new educational program developed for K-3^rd grade elementary school children based on the anti-bullying theme from the children's book series, Captain McFinn and Friends. The program, titled S.H.A.R.K. (Students Help Achieve Respect and Kindness) Patrol, was developed by accredited educators to prevent bullying by reinforcing positive behavior. Timed to coincide with October's National Anti-Bullying Awareness month, the program offers tools for educators, students and parents. The S.H.A.R.K. Patrol items are available online at www.captainmcfinn.com, by phone (toll-free) at 855-890-3365, or via purchase order through the S.H.A.R.K. Patrol sales team. 

The materials include a variety of resources and come as a complete kit for $274.99, or separately, perfect for any district or classroom budget. 

S.H.A.R.K. Patrol Complete Kit includes:

• S.H.A.R.K. Patrol Teacher's Guide:
  • 30 Multilevel Lesson Plans: Complete lesson plans including accommodations for special needs students.
  • Student Extension and Parent Wrap-around Activities: Replicable worksheets and downloadable web activities. 
  • Reference Manual: A step-by-step guide on how to implement S.H.A.R.K. Patrol.
• Classroom Posters: Three ready to display 18" X 24" posters.
  • "The Captain McFinn and Friends Anti-Bullying Pledge"
  • "Bully Free Zone"
  • "Be a Buddy, Not a Bully"  
• Captain McFinn and Friends Puppets: Four Captain McFinn and Friends plush hand puppets.
• The Legend of Captain McFinn and Friends: Six paperback books, and one Teacher Big Book of The Legend of Captain McFinn and Friends, the first book in the Captain McFinn and Friends series.
• Sing-A-Long Music CD: Captain McFinn and Friends 'Come Along With The Friend-Ship Band' featuring 14 songs to dance and sing-a-long with.
• Other positive reinforcements include a treasure chest, stickers, student folders and more. 

Additionally, a Captain McFinn and Friends app and iBook will be available for download this fall for iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, NOOK® by Barnes and Noble and Amazon Kindle® devices. The app and iBook are free and they include a variety of interactive functions that are incorporated into the S.H.A.R.K. Patrol lesson plans. 

For information about purchasing S.H.A.R.K. Patrol items for your school or district contact Sr. Sales Consultant, Jordan Kurtzman: sharkpatrolsales@captainmcfinn.com.