• Goal Setting: Step Up to the Plate

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To set realistic academic and behavioral goals by identifying and recording completion of incremental steps.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle 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

  • Goals

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      To practice the act of goal setting as a life skill.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School
    • ASCA Standards
      C:A1 Develop Career Awareness, C:A2 Develop Employment Readiness, C:B2 Identify Career Goals
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Good Talks with Yourself

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Body Image, Depression, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of self-talk as a motivator to stay focused on goals.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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

  • Gopher It!

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To analyze the benefits of taking safe risks as a step toward reaching personal goals.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Hobbies

    • Topics
      Goals, Leisure, Motivation, Parent Training, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of hobbies as a way to enhance motivation and work habits.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Hobby House

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Homework Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Training, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To record completion of homework and assess amount of time needed to complete homework.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, 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

  • Homework Completion Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Training, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To record homework completion on a daily basis and to help parents plan and record the appropriate time to do homework.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, 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

  • How to Make a Homework Plan

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      A tool to help children organize themselves and plan when and where they will do their homework.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique, Worksheet
    • 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
      2

  • How to Motivate Yourself to Try Harder

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Study Skills
    • Objective

      A Motivation Card to keep track of how hard a child is trying; a tool to remind children about the importance of learning self-motivation as a way to reaching a goal.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, 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
    • Number of pages
      2