Lesson Topics
Academic Success
All lessons in this unit will focus on the academic success of sixth grade students. This unit is designed to give students the skills and learning strategies necessary to achieve in all aspects of their academic schooling. The goal of this unit is for all students to leave the sixth grade school counseling program with more positive attitudes of their academics, and the ability to overcome barriers to their academic success.
Personal/Social Development
All lessons in this unit will focus on the personal and social development of sixth grade students. This unit is designed to provide students with appropriate activities and learning opportunities to develop skills such as self-management, social skills, and how to handle stress and anxiety. The goal of this unit is for all students to leave the sixth grade school counseling program with age appropriate understanding and the ability to handle personal and social issues that may arise.
Career Readiness
All lessons in this unit will focus on the readiness of sixth grade students for college and careers. This unit is designed to broaden the sixth grader’s knowledge and ideas about college and careers through interactive and fun activities. In addition, this unit will assist students to identify how their interests, abilities, and skills related to post-secondary schools and career options. The goal of this unit is for all students to leave the sixth grade school counseling program with awareness of colleges, careers, understanding of employability skills and better knowledge on how their personal skills and interests coincide with post-secondary opportunities.
LESSON VIDEOS
Who are the Helpers?
Who are the Helpers? Activity
Write a thank you note or draw a thank you picture for the postal drivers and/or sanitation workers.
You are in Control.
You are in Control. Activity
Trace your hand on a black piece of paper. On the outside of the hand, write all the things that you cannot control in your world. Inside the hand, write all the things you can control.
