• 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

  • Joining a Group

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help students find ways to seek others out who have similar interests; to increase group interaction.

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

  • Keep Your Cool

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn ways to stay calm when being teased.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • 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

  • Knock-Knock

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children understand that anger can trigger a positive response to make a needed change.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      3

  • Learning About Each Other

    • Topics
      Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Students get to know each other by asking questions and listening to responses.

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

  • Letting out Anger Safely: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children find strategies to manage their anger safely and communicate appropriately.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • 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

  • Meet Me in the Middle

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To practice thinking about and identifying ways to compromise.

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