• Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To illustrate the value of carving out conversation time when a parent and child are in the car together, and offer some car-related conversation starters.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Character Education, Communication, Relationships
    • Objective

      To teach children that expressing their care and concern for others can be a daily event, and not reserved for holidays.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • 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
    • 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
    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To understand that common interests provide topics for conversation, and to reflect on specific opportunities for use of this approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To foster sensitivity toward children with physical disabilities.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children learn to compromise.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To use questions to keep a conversation going.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To use cooking as a way to share experiences and to develop a sense of responsibility.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To provide information about using cooking therapy.

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