Learning Target: I know who my school counselor is, what a school counselor can do for me, and how to get in touch with my school counselor.
Each year, your RCE School Counselor's showcase the role of the school counselor, the services we provide to student's and their families, and helping students understand how to get in touch with us if they need us to see them. School Counselor's strive to be available and visible to all students.
ACADEMIC LESSON
Graduate Profile Competency: Idependent Learner
Learning Targets:
Kindergarten:
Students will learn about the importance of listening.
Students will be able to name 3 ways to be a good listener.
1st:
Students will demonstrate 4 whole body listening skills.
Students will describe two benefits of whole body listening in school.
2nd:
Students will understand the importance of planning and setting goals.
Students will learn the goal setting process and how to set goals.
3rd:
Students will be able to list at least 5 examples of what they are responsible for in their learning and/or actions.
Students will be able to describe what it means to be responsible.
4th:
Student(s) will:
Describe how the domino effect and chain reactions relate to actions and consequences
Name one action that increases the chances of making a positive decision
5th:
Student(s) will:
Students will be able to define what the word “goal” means.
Students will be able to define roadblocks and present solutions for these roadblocks.
Erin's Law
Learning Targets:
Kindergarten:
Students will be able to identify which areas of their bodies are private.
Students will be able to name 5 adults they can tell about any uncomfortable touches.
1st:
Students will be able to describe the difference between good/happy secrets and bad/unsafe secrets.
Students will be able to demonstrate how to tell an adult about anything that makes them feel uncomfortable
2nd:
Students will be able to identify the difference between safe/unsafe people.
Students will know the SCOOP Safety Rules.
3rd:
Students will be able to define the term “grooming" as it relates to abuse.
Students will be able to describe an appropriate adult to tell and how to tell about abuse.
4th: Student(s) will:
Describe how the domino effect and chain reactions relate to actions and consequences
Name one action that increases the chances of making a positive decision
5th: Student(s) will:
Identify 3 red flags (warnings of danger) in online interactions
Identify 1 trusted adult to tell about concerns
Coping Skills
Graduate Profile Competency: Personally and Socially Responsible
Learning Targets:
Kindergarten:
Students will identify basic feelings and practice simple calming strategies with adult support.
1st Grade:
Students will recognize their emotions and use safe coping tools to calm their bodies when upset.
2nd Grade:
Students will identify strong emotions and practice healthy coping strategies to manage them.
3rd Grade:
Students will use self-regulation strategies and basic problem-solving skills to manage strong emotions.
4th Grade:
Students will apply healthy coping strategies and positive self-talk to manage stress and emotional challenges.
5th Grade:
Students will independently select and apply effective coping strategies and problem-solving skills in academic and social situations.
District Career Facilitor Lesson
Betsy Moore came and conducted career lessons for each grade during this month.
Bullying
Graduate Profile Compentency:
Kind
Personally and Socially Responsible
Learning Targets:
Kindergarten:
Students will be able to define bullying
Students will be able to list ways to stop bullying behavior
1st:
Students will be able to identify 4 characteristics of bullying behavior
Students will be able to tell three things needed to get help (Be Brave, Be bold, a Teacher must be told).
2nd:
Students will be able to identify 3 characteristics of bullying behavior and be able to distinguish when behaviors become bullying.
Students will be able to describe 2 ways to get help when they or a peer is being bullied.
3rd:
Students will be able to describe what an upstander and bystander are.
Students will be able to identify four ways to be an upstander to bullying.
4th:
Students will be able to identify 3 characteristics of bullying behavior and be able to distinguish when behavior becomes bullying.
Students will be able to identify ways to stand up to a bully.
5th:
Students will know what the term “cyberbullying” means.
Students will know what to do if they experience cyberbullying.
Social/Emotional Lesson
Graduate Profile Competency: Collaborator and Communicator
Learning Targets:
Kindergarten:
Students will be able to list qualities of a good friend
Students will be able to identify behavior that encourages positive relationships
1st:
Students will be able to use the “bug and wish” phrase during conflict.
Students will be able to describe one feeling and one action it causes
2nd:
Students will be able to recognize the difference between good “what-ifs” and grim “what-ifs.”
Students will be about to name two coping skills they can use to help in situations that they feel worried or anxious.
3rd:
Students will be able to describe the difference between a “rock” problem and a “clay” problem.
Students will create a list of 3 coping skills.
4th:
Student(s) will:
Describe the difference between hearing and listening
Describe whether hearing or listening is more important and why
5th:
Students will define conflict and conflict resolution.
Students will Identify the animal trait associated with their personality.
Career Vehicle Month