• The Emotions Balloon

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Loss & Grieving, Recovery, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about having a threshold for emotions by showing how a balloon can depict this.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • The Empty Anger Box

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To explore sources of anger, and the behavior, feelings, and activities that can serve as constructive responses to that anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      3

  • The Feelings of Fearfulness and Shyness

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the overlapping aspects of fearfulness and shyness, including situation triggers, physiological, and behavioral responses.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Genius of Albert

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

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Overcorrection Procedure

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a behavioral technique consisting of positive practice and restitution, where the child performs a behavior that is a positive alternative to the original misbehavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      6

  • Different Homes, Different Rules: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Divorce, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To increase awareness and consider the importance of looking for common ground when faced with different rules in different homes when parents are divorced.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      2

  • Poetry: Citizenship

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Communication, Feelings, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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

  • The Helping Club

    • Topics
      Character Education, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Goals, Relationships
    • Objective

      To think about the process of forming a group that can help others.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      3

  • The Impact of Lying

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Critical Thinking, Health Issues, Relationships
    • Objective

      To think about the reasons for and consequences of telling lies.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, 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
      2

  • The Importance of Rules

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Classroom Issues, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To think about the need for rules and how rules affect you.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      2