• You Can Learn to Avoid the Blame Game

    • Topics
      Divorce, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of divorcing parents setting a positive example to find effective ways to communicate, instead of blaming each other for family problems, so that the children are less likely to have a blaming attitude.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Helpful Hints
    • 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

  • You Be the Judge

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

      To differentiate between right and wrong behavior in a hypothetical courtroom.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Writing Notes

    • Topics
      Goals, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To remember to do what is expected of you by writing a note.

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

  • Wraparound

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Parent Training, Recovery, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about an individualized model that creates supports to help a child and family function adequately within their own community; sponsored by a broad-based coalition of local agencies and service providers.

    • 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
      4

  • Worried

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Stress
    • Objective

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

  • Working with Parents: A Collaborative Model

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Control
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Weekly Reward Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Recovery, Study Skills
    • Objective

      A chart which enables children to keep track of how many points they earn in a given day under a token economy system.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • 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

  • Responding to Anger

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Relationships
    • Objective

      To demonstrate how anger is often expressed through body language, using humorous role plays.

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

  • Win/Win Situations

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn the value of creating a win/win situation by considering the benefits of working and playing together.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      C:C1 Acquire Knowledge to Achieve Career Goals, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Who Will Be My Friend?

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To understand the value of finding friends who share similar hobbies and interests.

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