5th Grade Counseling Lessons

Week of 3/23 - We focused on problem solving per staff feedback for our lessons. We discussed various appropriate problem solving strategies: voting, create a schedule, taking turns, rock paper scissors, flipping a coin, etc. We completed a randomized problem solving prompt by selecting our own scenarios and using question prompts to respond.

For example, three students want to go on the same ride at the patrol picnic but the ride only has space for a pair together. Then, students picked two random questions ie respond to - ie, imagine you had a magic wand. How would you use the wand to help the scenario? What would be different?

Week of 3/3 - Our March character trait of the month is Patience. We defined and described patience. We completed various activities of individual student selection to stretch our patience. Activity choices were: mazes, word finds, color by number mandalas.

2/12 - In follow-up to the data reviewed at a recently Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) meeting from 5th graders and parents surveys, we completed more conflict resolution practice. We engaged in charades where teams competed against each other in acting out emotions and specfic scenarios. We had a LOT of fun.

Week of 1/12 - We completed a community circle like open share and discussion reflecting about how the year is going and where most of us are feeling the most stress. We discussed areas where we can each take more personal responsibility and places where we can work as adults in the building to help student feel better supported.

Week of 12/8 - MCPS wide, centrally created Personal Body Safey Lessons (PBSL) were completed this week. Fifth graders learned about vocbaulary terms such as types of neglect or abuse. We discussed rights within the state of MD and USA such as access to shelter and medical care.

Week of 10/13: We discussed ways we can show respect. We reviewed examples of problem solving peaceful as a way to demonstrate mutual respect. We also reflected about our Mindfulness Toolkits. Check out some of our resourceful tools!

Week of 9/15 - 5th graders learned about neurodiversity and a Peace of Mind lesson about Mindful Listening

Neurodiversity

We discussed how different parts of our brain contribute to different skills. We discussed how our brains are beautifully diverse, like our community. We talked about how sometimes there are categorical labels for common neurodiversity profiles like ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, etc. We discussed empathetic approaches to supporting each other.

Peace of Mind - Mindful Listening

We practiced our mindful listening in various areas (like the classroom and our outdoor learning area). We discussed times and situations that mindful listening works well in.

5th Grade's First Counseling Lesson

We did a counseling office scavenger hunt to learn about the different tools and toys in the room and when/how to use them
We discussed how to meet with Mrs. Fleming (using the Counselor Request Station)
Learned about and practiced Responsibility the September Character Cat trait.
Discussed leadership opportunities (AM Announcer Assistant)

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