• Talking to Yourself about Paying Attention

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Classroom Issues, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when focusing on schoolwork.

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

  • Talking to Yourself about Resisting Temptation

    • Topics
      Goals, Health Issues, Leisure, Motivation, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk about resisting unhealthy temptation, and leading a healthier lifestyle.

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

  • Talking to Yourself about Solving Problems

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and to practice positive self-talk when solving a frustrating problem.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself about Taking One Step at a Time

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when considering the value of breaking down a task into smaller chunks.

    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself about the Future with Confidence

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when planning coping strategies to deal with fears and worries.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself as a Reward to Self-Motivate

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk, and to praise oneself as a way to self-motivate for future efforts.

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

  • Taking Real Steps toward Decisions Making

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation
    • Objective

      To practice the five problem-solving steps; to apply the problem-solving steps to real problems.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • Talking to the Wizard

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a technique in which the child talks to the rational part of himself/herself to solve problems and to challenge negative self-talk.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Talking to Yourself as You Take Each Step

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to take a new step when facing a fear.

    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself to Help Keep You Patient

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to keep yourself patient when waiting for something worthwhile or attempting something difficult.

    • 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