• Be Compassionate

    • Topics
      Character Education, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase compassion and understanding of others who have special needs.

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

  • Be Empathetic

    • Topics
      Character Education
    • Objective

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

  • Be Prepared to Lend a Helping Hand

    • Topics
      Character Education
    • Objective

      To consider ways of helping those in need.

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

  • Bedtime Talks

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To encourage positive thinking and communication between parents and children at bedtime.

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

  • Behavioral Contract: Elementary School

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To assess student goals using a contract format signed by student and parent with documented rewards to be earned upon successful completion of goal.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • 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, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Behavioral Contracting

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To explain behavioral contracting rationale and approach, including how to measure success when contract is followed.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Being Separated From a Loved One

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Relationships, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide activities on how to better cope with being separated from your loved ones.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Adult
    • 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
      6

  • Brainstorming: Early Elementary School

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Goals, Motivation
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice brainstorming as a large or small group activity.

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

  • Brothers and Sisters

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children understand the value of having positive sibling relationships.

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

  • Caring Cards

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about caring.

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