• Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

    • Topics
      Character Education, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the use of excuses as a way to avoid personal responsibility.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • First Things First: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Goals, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To help children learn to deal with frustration by prioritizing tasks in order of importance.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Fish Bowl Technique

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To introduce a technique for the home or the classroom in which specific behaviors are rewarded with chips.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Goal Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Goals, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To self-monitor and record completion of small objectives toward a final goal.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Inventions

    • Topics
      Character Education
    • Objective

      To consider ways to improve everyday inventions.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Think Before You Label People

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Learning Disabilities, Relationships, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To encourage thought about the consequences of labels, including the pain and damage experienced by the victim. To offer tips to curb labeling.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Trying Hard Pays Off: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress, Time Management
    • Objective

      To consider goal-setting strategies to follow when facing frustration. To universalize the process of working hard and developing an action plan when facing frustration.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Affirmations

    • Topics
      Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Assertion Diary

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Assertive Discipline

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To foster understanding about Assertive Discipline. To foster understanding about the value of being direct and unconditional when disciplining a child.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3