By Diane Senn, Ed.S.
This book provides activities that can be used as part of a school counseling program, can be used by other school personnel or by any helping professional with the intent to help our children maximize their potential in the areas of living (personal/social development), learning (academic development), and working (career development). The activities are divided into the three domains of our ASCA (American School Counselor Association) National Standards for Students:
Activities for LIVING (personal/social development)
- Feelings
- Self-Concept
- Friendship
- Problem-Solving
- Healthy Choices
- Character
- Bully Prevention
Activities for LEARNING (academic development)
- Focusing
- Organization
- Study Tips
- Homework
- Test Taking Tips
- Positive Attitude
Activities for THE WORLD OF WORK (career development)
- Career Awareness (exploring the 16 Career Clusters)
The activities can be utilized in class lessons, with individuals, in small group counseling, and in some cases can be shared through school-wide programs.
Spectacular Guidance Activities for Kids incorporates activities and worksheets based on the
Problem Solving Pond,
Bully Free Island, and
Career Village posters. These three posters are included as black and white, 8 1/2" x 11" coloring sheets in the book. They are also sold separately in full color, 17" x 11", laminated versions that can be posted in the classroom, guidance area, or even in the hallways of the school to reinforce these important lessons. Full-size posters retail for $3.95 each or you can purchase the
set of all three for only $9.95NOW AVAILABLE - Spectacular Guidance CD-ROM of all of the reproducible worksheets and activities in the book! Purchase this book with the CD for only $39.95SAVE even more when you purchase the set of posters with the book (including CD-ROM) - ONLY $44.95Paperback