These are the lesson topics covered in our weekly classroom counseling time. Each lesson is 20-30 minutes long. I use a variety of activities, books, videos and games to keep the kids interested in the lessons.
Starting the Year off Strong
Navigating the School Year
Introduction to the year, expectations and the roles of a School Counselor (PK-2)
Trustworthy/Honesty (PK)
Minute Meetings (K-2)
Tattling vs. Reporting (PK-2)
Listening/Following Directions (PK-2)
Safety
Personal Space (PK)
Personal Safety (K-2)
Safe Touches/Trusted Adults (PK-2)
Conflict Resolution (PK-2)
Red Ribbon Week/Safe Healthy Choices (PK-2)
Positivity
Finding Joy (PK-2)
Grateful/Thankful (PK-2)
Social Skills
Social Etiquette (PK-2)
Polite/Manners
Helpful/Hurtful Hands (PK)
Kindness/Respect (K-2)
Social Skills/Sportsmanship (PK-2)
Puzzles & Board Games (PK-2)
Health and Wellness (Mind and Body)
Forgiveness (PK)
Minute Meetings (K-2)
Hygiene (PK)
Washing hands/Germs
Healthy Habits/Choices (K-2)
Responsibility - Helping at school and home (PK)
Self- Care (K-2)
Friendship
National School Counseling Week (PK-2)
Acceptance and Tolerance (PK-2)
Sharing (PK)
Bullying (K-2)
Being a good friend (PK-2)
Feelings
Recognizing Feelings (PK-2)
Words Can Hurt (PK)
Stress/Anxiety (K-2)
Kindness (PK)
Problem vs. Reaction Size (K-2)
Preparing for Our Future
Coping Strategies/Grit/Resilience (PK-2)
Building Self-Esteem (PK-2)
Bucket Filling (PK-2)
Careers (PK-2)
End of the Year Transition
End of the Year/Transitions (PK-2)