You can cut out and assemble the 50 card decks in this deck in minutes and play it with individual children, or groups of children, or assign it to families. Each card describes a conflict children are having, and players must come up with a good compromise to the conflict. The game is most effective when played with an adult who models problem-solving, respect for others, and empathy. A digital version of this game is available in the Virtual Counseling Rooms. (0823, conflict resolution, social skills, anger control)
This worksheet asks children to identify the feelings of 5 different animals. It’s a good way to start a conversation about looking at facial expressions and body language. (0723, empathy, feelings, behavior)
This worksheet teaches children the importance of making good choices. (1222, decisions, problem-solving)
You can use this poster to help children identify and express their feelings. (1022. emotions, emotional intelligence, feelings)
Designed by the Random Acts of Kindness organization, these six posters remind us that kindness comes in many forms and includes committing to values like respect, inclusiveness, responsibility, caring, integrity, and courage. The posters make great reminders of these character traits for use in a home or school.
This worksheet asks kids and teens to think about the problems, worries, and upsetting emotions that are “weighing them down.” It uses the metaphor of a Problem Background to help kids and teens identify the thoughts and feelings that are causing them problems and how to let them go. (0622 , depression, anxiety)
What could be more important than caring? This tool by RandomActsofKindness.org is designed to give families practical ways to support caring for others as well as self-care in the home. (0422, emotional intelligence, caring, self-care)
This worksheet presents characteristics of bullying behavior for kids to rate themselves. (1021. bully, bullying, behavior, ODD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
This role-playing game helps children act out solutions to various bullying scenarios and also discuss different ways to deal with bullying. (1019)
This worksheet asks kids to think of different ways to handle bullying using a code to get ideas. (character education, resilience, 0819)