• Collaborative Storytelling

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To describe a technique in which a group of children or a family takes turns adding parts of a story.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • 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

  • Cooperative Games – In the School

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children learn to cooperate with others using a game approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Cooperative Games – In the Home

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To help children improve their behavior by using a game approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Developing Trust

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

      To develop an awareness of trust and how it is earned; to develop an understanding of a trusting relationship.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • 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

  • Ecosystemic Play Therapy

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

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

  • Environmental Modification in the Classroom

    • Topics
      Communication, Goals, Self-Injury, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A3 Achieve School Success, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Family Chores Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Goals, Parent Training, Time Management
    • Objective

      To record family chores on a weekly basis.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Feelings Charades

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about non-verbal communication signals sent by others, specifically the signals that could avoid a conflict to escalate.

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

  • Fighting Hurts

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children practice the rules of fighting fair.

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