5th Grade Specific Activities

Small Groups

• We will have students help decorate with coloring our affirmation signs. They get to take ownership of the counseling suite with their creative designs.  

• There will be many small group counseling opportunities based on resilience and coping skills.

• There will be a Journaling Group!

If you would like your student to participate in a small group, please contact Ms. LeMoine at mlemoine@lexrich5.org or 803-575-5799.

Guidance Lesson Plan

August and September:

Meet the Counselor: Students will complete an escape room that allows them to learn more about the school counselor's role and how to access their school counselor as needed. 

October and November:

Assertiveness: We will work on communication styles and skills. Then, we will address how this can deal with bullying and unhealthy friendships.

February and March:

Stress Management: We will focus on skills that help us manage our big stressors. These stressor look different for each student, yet they can all benefit from the skills we will learn.