• Fish Bowl Technique

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

      To introduce a technique for the home or the classroom in which specific behaviors are rewarded with chips.

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

  • Good Manners

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

      To practice using good manners and the phrases associated with good manners.

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

  • Behavior Management: Carnival Games

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Motivation
    • Objective

      To provide rationale for rewards as a form of motivation, with a suggestion of carnival games as a reward.

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

  • Cognitive Mediating Techniques

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To illustrate the value of clients using cognitive mediation and an internal dialogue to deter impulsive behavior.

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

  • Competing Response Training

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Goals, Health Issues, Self-Control, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide information about a technique that suggests using a competing response to eliminate nail biting, thumbsucking, stuttering, tics, and hair pulling.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Differential Attention

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the benefits of showing attention for desired behaviors, and withdrawing attention for undesired behaviors.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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
      3

  • Filial Therapy

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a parent-directed intervention in the home where didactic instruction, videotapes, and role play are used.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • 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
      3

  • Follow the Leader and Help People Out

    • Topics
      Character Education, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about an approach in which children demonstrate helping behavior when in a leadership role.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • 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
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Friendly Introductions

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the value of children being friendly by talking about themselves.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Getting Rid of Angry Words

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children learn not to use words which provoke and upset others.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      1