K-2 School Counseling Curriculum

Boys Town Educational Model

Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

Character Strong

Safe and Caring Schools

8 Keys of Excellence

Topics and Skills taught during Swede Sessions (classroom lessons) grades K-2.

August/September: My Safe and Caring School

Expectations

Rules

Safety

Following Directions for Safety

Respectful Listening - Whole Body Listening

Positive Behavior

Tattling vs Reporting

October: Discover and Identifying Feelings

Identifying Feelings - Feeling Words

I-Message (assertive skills and problem-solving)

Having Empathy/Understanding/Perspective

Bullying Information and Prevention

Bulling vs Fighting/Conflict/Disagreement

Teasing to hurt vs Joking with friends

Healthy Choices – Drug and Alcohol Prevention

November: My Support System

Being a Friend and Positive Relationships

Giving and Receiving Compliments

Appreciation to others in our Support System.

Taking Ownership and Making an Apology

Using Good Manners

December: Respecting Yourself and Others

Having Commitment (to high expectations)

Being Flexible (when someone else gives directions or makes decisions)

Random Acts of Kindness

Giving and Helping Others

January: Goal Setting – Personal Improvement

Expectations (Rules and Procedures) Review

Bully Prevention Review

Healthy Habits & Wellness

Calming, Coping, and Relaxation Strategies

February: Kindness is Contagious

Giving and Receiving Compliments

Looking for the Good in Others

March: Conflict Resolution

Problem-Solving

Ownership

Self-Control

April: The Power To Choose

Making and Keeping Friends

Handling Peer Pressure & Personal Choices

Being a Positive Leader

Bucket Fillers (noticing the good in others and giving compliments)

Bucket Dippers (handling yourself when your feelings are hurt)

May: Career

Identifying Strengths and Interests

Personal Skills for Careers

Career Options and Interests