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
School Success - September
Introduction to the year, expectations and the roles of a School Counselor, Behaviors (PK-2)
Listening/Following Directions (PK)
Minute Meetings (K-2) - 2 Weeks
Sharing (PK)
Safety - October
Conflict Resolution (PK-2)
Personal Space (PK)
Personal Safety (K-2)
Safe Touches/Trusted Adults (PK-2)
Red Ribbon Week/Safe Healthy Choices (PK-2)
Positive Outlook - November
Fill a Bucket (PK-2)
Grateful/Thankful (PK-2)
Social Interactions - December
Community Kindness (PK-2)
Tattle vs. Report (PK-2)
Social Skills/Sportsmanship (PK-2)
Puzzles & Board Games (PK-2)
Social Interactions - January
Communication Skills (PK)
Minute Meetings (K-2) - 2 Weeks
Perspective Taking (PK)
Making Good Choices (PK)
Conversation Skills/Think It or Say It (K-2)
Friendship - February
National School Counseling Week (PK-2)
Being a good friend (PK)
Making/Keeping Friends (K-2)
Being Flexible (PK-2)
Celebrating Differences (PK-2)
Emotions - March
Feelings (PK)
Identifying/Recognizing Feelings (K-1)
Stress & Anxiety (2)
Problem Size (PK)
Problem vs. Reaction Size (K-2)
Solving Small Problems (PK)
Problem Solving/Coping Skills (K-2)
Calm, Think, Choose (PK)
Voice Level & Tone/Self-Control (K-2)
Future Success
Accepting No (PK-2)
Careers (PK-2) - 2 Weeks
EOY/Transition (PK-2)
End of the Year