• Making Fears Smaller: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children learn to face their fears in small steps.

    • 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
      2

  • 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

  • Making Good Choices

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Critical Thinking, Health Issues
    • Objective

      To increase understanding about whether a behavior is a good choice or a bad choice.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Making Yourself Feel Better: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about how the body reacts to fear, and steps to take to reduce fears.

    • 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

  • Masks

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide an opportunity for safe and fun expression of angry and happy feelings.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Maze of Distractions

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Goals, Motivation, Self-Control, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To practice returning to and completing a task despite distractions.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Mediation

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Divorce, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a less adversarial alternative to custodial litigation, setting the stage for better cooperation between parents to protect children and provide a less chaotic home environment.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult
    • 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

  • Meet Basic Needs

    • Topics
      Character Education, Empathy, Health Issues
    • Objective

      To foster empathy and understanding about hunger and the importance of helping others.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety 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

  • Meeting Your Basic Needs

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Feelings, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To help children identify the things that are most basic for survival. To distinguish between basic needs and wants.

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