• The Busy Zookeeper

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of making a list as a way to motivate and organize oneself.

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

  • The Trifocal Model for Reversing Underachievement

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a six-step model which focuses on learning new habits, attitudes, and behaviors through vision, commitment, planning, and follow-through.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, 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
      4

  • Time for Tips and Tips for Time

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Leisure, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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

  • Time on My Hands

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Health Issues, Leisure, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of how scheduling our time can lead to a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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

  • Token Economy Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Training, Study Skills
    • Objective

      A chart for the adult to identify behaviors that are to be reinforced and rewards that can accompany them on a weekly basis.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early 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

  • Top Priority

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

      To raise awareness about the value of organizing tasks and setting priorities.

    • Types of Tools
      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

  • Time Mythology

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Leisure, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase time management by recognizing distorted thoughts which block reality statements related to using time efficiently.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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

  • Token Economies

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Training, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about using a token economy as a method of positive reinforcement for encouraging appropriate behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early 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

  • Too Bored to Talk about It

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

      To increase awareness about the importance of following your interests and challenging yourself as a way to set you apart, and to discourage relying on boredom as a way to avoid these challenges.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      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
      4

  • Problem-Solving Steps Charts

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Critical Thinking, Goals, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To teach children about sequential problem-solving steps by analyzing various strategies and the steps involved before choosing the best one to use for goal attainment.

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