• Too Bored to Talk about It

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the importance of following your interests and challenging yourself as a way to set you apart, and to discourage relying on boredom as a way to avoid these challenges.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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
      4

  • Procrastination

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To improve time management skills by considering how procrastination can deflect a student; to set priorities and develop an efficient action plan.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle 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

  • Video Stories

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Communication, Empathy, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To communicate a positive message to others through a video message as a way to have fun and develop a social conscience.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Weekly Report Card

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Recovery, Study Skills
    • Objective

      A visual aid where teacher gives input on up to 10 targeted behaviors requiring improvement; can be shared with therapist as a way to assess progress outside of therapeutic session.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Writing Notes

    • Topics
      Goals, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To remember to do what is expected of you by writing a note.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • You Can Learn to Break Goals Into Small Steps That Make Them Easier to Meet

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of breaking goals into small steps as a way to make the task easier to accomplish.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • You Can Learn to Help Other Kids Who are Being Teased or Bullied

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Relationships
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about ways to help other kids who are being teased or bullied, and to be a responsible bystander.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • You Can Learn to Set Goals For Yourself

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of setting goals for yourself as a way to increase motivation.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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

  • You Can Learn to Stay Focused on Schoolwork

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about ways to stay focused when doing schoolwork.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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

  • You Can Learn to Take Responsibility for Making Your Best Effort

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of taking responsibility for working hard.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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