You said you would do it, but you didn’t! You promised to come over, but you didn’t show up!

Keep Your Word addresses the importance of honesty in an understandable, easy-to-read format. Read the text and have the children answer the questions. Or give each child his/her own self-exploration book by reproducing the text and having the children write their answers on designated pages. Follow up with one or more of the activities that reinforce the importance of saying what you mean and doing what you say. We all need to keep our word.

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TOPIC: Honesty, Respect, Trust

AUTHOR Madeleine Brehm

GRADE LEVELS: 2-5 /AGES 7-11

RECOMMENDED FOR: Individual Counseling, Small Group Counseling, Classroom Counseling

8.5 X 11, 48 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 2010

ASCA Standards For Keep Your Word

 

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.

 

• A:A3    Achieve School Success
• A:A3.1             Take responsibility for their actions

 

 

PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

 

• PS:A1  Acquire Self-Knowledge
• PS:A1.2           Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
• PS:A1.4           Understand change is a part of growth
• PS:A1.6           Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
• PS:A1.8           Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it
• PS:A1.10         Identify personal strengths and assets

 

• PS:A2  Acquire Interpersonal Skills
• PS:A2.5           Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
• PS:A2.6           Use effective communications skills

 

Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.

 

• PS:B1  Self-Knowledge Application
• PS:B1.2           Understand consequences of decisions and choices
• PS:B1.3           Identify alternative solutions to a problem
• PS:B1.5           Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
• PS:B1.11         Use persistence and perseverance in acquiring knowledge and skills

 

 

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ASCA standards from: American School Counselor Association (2004). ASCA National Standards for Students. Alexandria, VA: © 2004 by the American School Counselor Association.