I had a great time officially meeting kindergarteners for the first time today! This lesson was a time for students to learn about my role as a school counselor and a chance for me to get to know more about them. I used a short slides presentation to help students understand my role as a helper in the school. Students learned that a school counselor's job is all about helping. I help boys and girls when they have unpleasant feelings. They also learned that I visit classes and work with groups of students to help boys and girls learn to be good students, good friends, and other things that help us be successful at school.
Standards: ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors: B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success
During these lessons students learned about personal space. We first focused on what personal space is. We used a book and scenarios to understand what it is and why it is important. Students did movement activities to practice personal space near others. We also learned words and a quiet sign to let others know when we need more space.
Standards:
ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors: B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions; B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control
Students learned about the importance of listening. We practiced listening during an activity with the book Listen Buddy, a funny story about a bunny who can't seem to listen. He constantly confuses directions, such as bringing a slice of bed instead of the slice of bread his parents ask him to bring. Buddy learns the importance of being a good listener after following the wrong directions.
Standards:
ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors: B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions; B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control