• Inside/Outside

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To gain insight regarding the discrepancy between how one feels and what one expresses while experiencing grief, and to find ways to express grief in a safe, healthy manner.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Internet Safety

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques
    • Objective

      To help students make safe choices when using the Internet.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Interpreting Body Language

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children learn about the messages our bodies and faces send to others.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • It Takes Two

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To use drawing as a way to remind children that while it takes two people to play certain games, it also takes two people to have a disagreement.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • It’s a Matter of Manners

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children rate their skill in using manners, to consider ways to improve their manners based on their baseline self-assessment.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Discussion
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • It’s What’s inside That Counts

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children understand that inner qualities are more important than looks or material possessions when choosing a friend.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Joining a Group

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help students find ways to seek others out who have similar interests; to increase group interaction.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Kindness Diary

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Character Education, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      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

  • Knock-Knock

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children understand that anger can trigger a positive response to make a needed change.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Learning About Each Other

    • Topics
      Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Students get to know each other by asking questions and listening to responses.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2