• Cooperative Skills

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To give students the experience of working together in a cooperative activity.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Coping Skills Charades

    • Topics
      Feelings, Stress
    • Objective

      Children practice and learn skills for dealing with upsetting feelings in a positive way through the use of charades.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Coping Skills: A Child’s Perspective

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      A self-assessment tool for children to assess their adaptability skills.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Counting Behaviors

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

      To quantify repetitive behaviors over several days using a counter.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Covert Conditioning

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Body Image, Feelings, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique that helps supply alternative images to clients who have phobic reactions or unrealistic thoughts.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Create – a – Friend

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

      To identify important qualities in a friendship.

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

  • 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

  • Creating Win/Win Situations

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Goals, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To help students learn the skills of win/win when presented with a conflict using a cognitive behavioral approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • 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

  • Crisis Intervention Groups

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique to support children when they have witnessed or are aware of a crisis.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Cultivating a Bully-Free School and Community – Word Match Game

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To consider different aspects of bullying while working to use relevant vocabulary.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2