• The Talking Hour

    • 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

  • The Talking Body

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Assertiveness, Communication, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase assertiveness skills through the understanding and practice of various nonverbal communication cues.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Story of ________

    • Topics
      Feelings, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

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

  • The Story Game

    • Topics
      Communication, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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 Secret Rule

    • Topics
      Classroom Issues, Critical Thinking, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To look for rules that might pertain to a situation, even though they might not be clearly stated.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Responsible Life Game

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Character Education, Goals
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • 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

  • The Problem-Solving Story Game

    • Topics
      Goals, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a solution-based technique in which a group develops a problem-solving story, and each member of the group contributes a different part of the story.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle 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

  • The Positive Modeling Story Form

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships
    • Objective

      To help a counselor or teacher pre-plan a story to be shared by using the suggested story outline form.

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

  • 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 Magic Stone

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To use the creative process of group storytelling to talk about anger; to increase awareness about the value of verbally expressing anger in a productive manner.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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