• Taking Responsibility for What You Say: Using I-Messages

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Miracle Question

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a solution-based therapeutic technique in which a problem is reframed as a way to motivate children to see potential solutions.

    • 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
      2

  • The Reflecting Team

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

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

  • Assertiveness: The Bad Lunch

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

      To increase awareness about the value of speaking up about what you want, or self-advocating, as a way to connect more honestly with others.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Caring Commitment Calendar

    • Topics
      Character Education, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • Good Citizen Award

    • Topics
      Character Education, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To recognize good citizenship in others, using computer software templates to develop award certificates.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Respect

    • Topics
      Character Education, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To reflect on the value of respect when considering people, places, and events.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Social Rules Slideshow

    • Topics
      Character Education, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop a slideshow using Powerpoint software that teaches the social nuances and unspoken rules of school.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Teasing Thermometer

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To differentiate between friendly and hurtful teasing.

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

  • Ten Rules to Live By

    • Topics
      Character Education, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about an activity in which children are encouraged to develop 10 moral rules to live by.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3