• Behavioral Contract: Elementary School

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To assess student goals using a contract format signed by student and parent with documented rewards to be earned upon successful completion of goal.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • 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, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Behavioral Contracting

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To explain behavioral contracting rationale and approach, including how to measure success when contract is followed.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Brain Overload?

    • Topics
      Goals, Parent Training, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To improve time management skills.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Brainstorm Bubbles

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Goals, Motivation
    • Objective

      To learn how to brainstorm using graphic cartoon characters.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Brainstorming: Early Elementary School

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Goals, Motivation
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice brainstorming as a large or small group activity.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Brainstorming: Upper Elementary School

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Goals, Motivation
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice brainstorming process in small groups. This activity includes prioritizing as part of the process.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Breaking Down Our Walls

    • Topics
      Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of attitude and behavior patterns that reduce potential for success with relationships.

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

  • Breaking It Down: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To help children understand the value of breaking a task down into smaller pieces. To help children develop skills to deal with frustration when facing tasks.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Bright Ideas

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Goals, Learning Disabilities
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice using physical reminders to remember to do what is expected of you.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Caring for the World

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Career Exploration, Character Education, Goals, Health Issues, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To identify world issues that students might be angry about. To articulate a theoretical action for helping to diminish these issues.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3