2nd Grade

Lesson 1 (September)

School Counselor introduction, yearly overview and Social Emotional Learning pre-assessment

SEL Standard 1 - I can identify a range of the six common emotions in myself and in others.


Lesson 2 (October)

Learning Target: I can explain a range of emotions.

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 4, Benchmark 4B, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 2, Behavior Standard B-SS 7**


Lesson 3 (November)

Learning Target: I can show a range of emotions using facial expressions and body language.

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 5, Benchmark 5A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 4, Behavior Standard B-SS 9**

College/Career Lesson (December)

Learning Target: I can explore Jobland and learn about careers suited to my interests.

SEL Standard 2 - I can show and briefly explain the process of “Brain in the Hand.”


Lesson 5 (January)

Learning Target: I can name the three parts of the brain and their functions.

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 2, Benchmark 2B, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 5, Behavior Standard B-LS 2**


Lesson 6 (February)

Learning Target: I can explain what it means to “flip your lid.”

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 5, Benchmark 5A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 1, Behavior Standard B-LS 8**


Lesson 7 (March)

Learning Target: I can teach others about “Brain in the Hand.”

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 5, Benchmark 5A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 4, Behavior Standard B-SS 1**

SEL Standard 3 - I can describe and give examples of the three ways to positively engage with others: safe, kind, and appropriate.


Lesson 8 (April)

Learning Target: I can give examples of safe, kind and appropriate actions with others in school.

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 2, Benchmark 2A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 1, Behavior Standard B-SMS 3**


Lesson 9 (May)

Learning Target: I can discuss having a Growth Mindset at school with my peers.

Social-Emotional Learning post-assessment

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 1, Benchmark 1C, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 5, Behavior Standard B-SS 10**