• Can I Play?

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Positive Thinking, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children consider the value of initiating play and the importance of risking rejection.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Cary Didn’t Care: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Body Image, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children cope better with teasing and name calling.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Cary Finds a Friend: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • Child-Desired Play Activities Checklist

    • Topics
      Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To rank order of preferred play activities which may encourage client socialization.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:C1 Relate School to Life Experiences, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Choosing to be Kind

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

      To practice the cognitive thought process of choosing to be kind instead of being mean.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A3 Achieve School Success, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Class Meetings

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      This activity will help children to determine situations which can be addressed in class meetings.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To describe a therapeutic approach that helps children learn to change their behaviors, using counseling, role-play, and behavioral contingencies.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Comments and Compliments

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To use comments and compliments to start conversations.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Common Interests

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To understand that common interests provide topics for conversation, and to reflect on specific opportunities for use of this approach.

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

  • Communicate More Effectively

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To foster sensitivity toward children with physical disabilities.

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