• Sticks and Stones

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Feelings, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To help students understand the effects of name-calling and the reasons behind it.

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

  • Think Before You Label People

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Learning Disabilities, Relationships, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To encourage thought about the consequences of labels, including the pain and damage experienced by the victim. To offer tips to curb labeling.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle 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
      3

  • Understanding Conflict Interview

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

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Unpleasant Feelings

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an understanding of unhealthy defense mechanisms and their negative consequences.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Unhealthy Defense Mechanisms

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an understanding of unhealthy defense mechanisms and their negative consequences.

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

  • What Does Being a Friend Mean?

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Students examine the definitions and qualities of friendship.

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

  • What Kind of Friend Am I?

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Students learn what it means to be a good friend.

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

  • When to Approach a Person to Talk

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

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Working Together

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

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

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Assertion Diary

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

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