• Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To learn about diversity by examining special attributes and differences in a family member, friend, and classmate.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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, Empathy, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To learn about diversity when children examine and compare their family units.

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

      To learn tolerance by understanding that different people have different points of view depending on their experiences and culture.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Communication, Empathy, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To understand that sometimes the best way to help someone is to let that person have some time alone.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Adoption, Behavior Management, Communication, Emotional Problems, Empathy, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To learn about a technique devised to provide a second parenting experience, offering poorly bonded parents and children a chance to reenact positive parent-infant activities.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3
    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To consider the value of designating a scheduled Talking Hour for children and parents to come together and open up communication.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Character Education, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of the values of empathy and compassion for others.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4
    • Topics
      Character Education, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Goals, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      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
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Character Education, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Goals, Relationships
    • Objective

      To think about the process of forming a group that can help others.

    • Types of Tools
      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
    • Number of pages
      3
    • Topics
      Character Education, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn the concept of treating other people the way one would want to be treated.

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