• Practicing Social Skills

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Assertiveness, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To role-play scenarios using puppets to practice initiating conversation.

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

  • Once Again, Please

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Study Skills
    • Objective

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

  • Needing Help and Depending on Others

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Depression, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach the value of asking for help and depending on others when necessary.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, 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

  • My Anti-Bullying Toolbox

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution
    • Objective

      To learn coping strategies when teased or bullied.

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

  • Joining a Group

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help students find ways to seek others out who have similar interests; to increase group interaction.

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

  • John Won’t Fight: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about choosing alternate, non-aggressive strategies when a child is teased or bullied.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • If You’re Friendly You Should Show It

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      A song adaptation that reminds children that they need to express friendliness through gestures and actions.

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

  • How to Use I-Messages

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

      To increase knowledge about using I-Messages.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • How to Stick up for Others

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To practice speaking with more confidence when having to stick up for others as a responsible bystander.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique, 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

  • How to Stand up for Your Rights

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To practice speaking with more confidence in situations where another person is trying to take away your rights.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique, 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