• 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

  • Follow the Leader and Help People Out

    • Topics
      Character Education, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about an approach in which children demonstrate helping behavior when in a leadership role.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • 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
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Food For Thought

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Body Image, Feelings, Physical Health, Self-Control, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To recognize the relationship between eating and emotions.

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

  • Form a Group of Friends That is Inclusive

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of forming a group based on interests rather than a clique that could be based on superficial characteristics.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • 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

  • Goal Connection

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To use goal setting as a way to motivate improvement of skills and needed change of approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment, 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

  • Goal Setting

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To set realistic academic and behavioral goals by identifying and recording completion of incremental steps.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique, 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Goal Setting Practice Sheet

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To practice the act of goal setting.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment, Discussion, 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