• If You’re Friendly You Should Show It

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      A song adaptation that reminds children that they need to express friendliness through gestures and actions.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      1

  • 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

  • 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’s a Matter of Manners

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children rate their skill in using manners, to consider ways to improve their manners based on their baseline self-assessment.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Discussion
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • It’s All in Your Mind

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To improve self-esteem by realizing patterns of self-defeating thoughts.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • It’s What’s inside That Counts

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children understand that inner qualities are more important than looks or material possessions when choosing a friend.

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

  • Kindness Diary

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Character Education, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool, 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

  • Modeling

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique based on the power of learning from example; especially useful with shy or aggressive children, children lacking social skills, or autistic children.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3