• Class Meetings

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      This activity will help children to determine situations which can be addressed in class meetings.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Clean Up Songs

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To provide children with a musical clean up ritual.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Client-Centered Play Therapy

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Health Issues
    • Objective

      To illustrate the stages and the value of client-centered play therapy as a viable technique for young children.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Co-Therapy Using Clients

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To provide information about co-therapy where the therapist uses the client to offer suggestions to a family member as a way to help the client in a solution-based therapeutic approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Cognitive Mediating Techniques

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To illustrate the value of clients using cognitive mediation and an internal dialogue to deter impulsive behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Cognitive Restructuring

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To describe a therapeutic approach that helps children learn to change their behaviors, using counseling, role-play, and behavioral contingencies.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Creating a Positive Attitude

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach children that their thoughts and behavior affects their attitude.

    • Types of Tools
      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

  • Culturagram

    • Topics
      Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique which is an assessment tool used to understand the unique cultural background, beliefs, and circumstances of culturally diverse families.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Daily Planner

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

      To record and plan for daily work assignments.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • 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
      2