• Talking to Yourself about Making Priorities

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when prioritizing tasks that need to be completed.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Getting Organized

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when getting into the habit of being organized.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Being Responsible

    • Topics
      Classroom Issues, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when taking responsibility for your belongings.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Achieving Your Realistic Goals

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and to practice positive self-talk as a way to set realistic goals for oneself.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Opening Doors to Achievement

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase problem-solving skills by gathering knowledge and experience in confronting obstacles.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • One Step at a Time

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To gain an understanding regarding the importance of short-term goals in meeting long-term goals.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • 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

  • Smart Goals

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Goals, Motivation, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To teach children how to set realistic goals through cognitive restructuring, and to recognize how to rewrite unattainable goals so that they are more realistic and attainable.

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

  • Slow Motion

    • Topics
      Goals, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To teach children how to adjust their efforts and actions to a slower time requirement and to practice patience in task completion.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Simon’s Success

    • Topics
      Character Education, Goals, Motivation, Social Skills, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of being responsible, and demonstrating qualities reflecting good citizenship through storytelling.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3