• Shoot for the Stars

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To consider the process, benefits, and consequences of taking risks when setting goals.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, 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

  • Simon’s Success

    • Topics
      Character Education, Goals, Motivation, Social Skills, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of being responsible, and demonstrating qualities reflecting good citizenship through storytelling.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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
      3

  • Smart Goals

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Goals, Motivation, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To teach children how to set realistic goals through cognitive restructuring, and to recognize how to rewrite unattainable goals so that they are more realistic and attainable.

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

  • Sofa-Spud Syndrome

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Goals, Health Issues, Leisure, Motivation
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, 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

  • Staying Focused and Making Healthy Choices

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Critical Thinking, Goals, Health Issues, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To teach the importance of living a healthy lifestyle to help a child focus.

    • 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

  • Stop, Think, and Win

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Self-Control
    • Objective

      A technique which encourages a child to stop and think clearly about a problem, and resist the impulsive urge to exhibit an inappropriate behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      3

  • Stress Down with Fitness

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Health Issues, Leisure, Motivation, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To recognize factors that increase health and minimize stress; to consider strategies such as positive thought and physical activity to reduce stress.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, 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

  • Stress Down with Fitness (Adult)

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Health Issues, Leisure, Motivation, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To recognize factors that increase health and minimize stress; to consider strategies such as positive thought and physical activity to reduce stress.

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

  • 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 Yourself about Achieving Your Realistic Goals

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

      To learn about and to practice positive self-talk as a way to set realistic goals for oneself.

    • 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