• The Mediator

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the value of having a mediator present during a conflict to offer unbiased support.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      3

  • The Main Problem

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Goals, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To prioritize problems so that the main problem in a situation is viewed clearly.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Machine

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

      To experience working cooperatively in a small group to reach a solution.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Impact of Lying

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Critical Thinking, Health Issues, Relationships
    • Objective

      To think about the reasons for and consequences of telling lies.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle 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

  • The Five-E Method for Eliciting Change

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique to use with children experiencing behavioral problems; it focuses on a five-phase method: eliciting, elaborating, expanding, evaluating, and empowering, as a way to work out problems.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      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
      3

  • The Five W’s

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

      To practicing asking the questions: who, what, when, where, and why, as a way to initiate and maintain conversation.

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

  • The Five Faces Technique

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique in which a group of children coping with grief or loss can express and share the following feelings using crayons: sad, glad, angry, scared and lonely.

    • 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
      3

  • The Feelings Forest

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To become aware of and identify your feelings in different circumstances.

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

  • The Feelings Detective

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • The Famous, Dangerous Temper of Prince Binelli

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To consider the benefits of talking about what is making you angry.

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