• Ignoring

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the technique of ignoring by a parent or caregiver when a child engages in relatively minor, inappropriate behavior.

    • 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
      2

  • Initiating a Conversation

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

      Children and teens learn important skills that will help them initiate conversations with others in a way that is respectful and competent.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Handout
    • 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
      2

  • Inside/Outside

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To gain insight regarding the discrepancy between how one feels and what one expresses while experiencing grief, and to find ways to express grief in a safe, healthy manner.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      3

  • Interpreting Body Language

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

      To help children learn about the messages our bodies and faces send to others.

    • 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, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • It Takes Two

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

      To use drawing as a way to remind children that while it takes two people to play certain games, it also takes two people to have a disagreement.

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

  • Letter to the President

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication
    • Objective

      To provide an opportunity for children to write to the president of the United States about a topic that is important to them.

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Letting My Feelings Out

    • Topics
      Communication, Feelings
    • Objective

      Students identify healthy ways to express their feelings.

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

  • Letting out Anger Safely: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children find strategies to manage their anger safely and communicate appropriately.

    • 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

  • Listening Barriers

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

      To explore listening barriers in effective listening, to consider the value of eliminating listening barriers.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • 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
      4

  • Making Friends

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children learn the skills of taking the first steps toward making friends.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2