3rd Grade

Lesson 1 (September)

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

SEL Standard 1 - I can analyze emotions with their influence on positive and negative behaviors.


Lesson 2 (October)

Learning Target: I can explain the relationship between emotions, thoughts, and actions.

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 6, Benchmark 6C, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 2, Behavior Standard B-SS 6**


Lesson 3 (November)

Learning Target: I can discuss how emotions influence positive and negative behaviors.

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 1, Benchmark 1A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 4, Behavior Standard B-SS 2**

College/Career Lesson (December)

Learning Target: I can search for careers based on my interests and learn about two or more of them.

SEL Standard 2 - I can participate in a group discussion about the consequences of safe and unsafe choices with and around others.


Lesson 5 (January)

Learning Target: I can explain the different types of consequences.

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


Lesson 6 (February)

Learning Target: I can participate in a group discussion about consequences using speaking and listening skills.

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


Lesson 7 (March)

Learning Target: I can create a plan for how to always make safe choices.

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 2, Benchmark 2A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 1, Behavior Standard B-SMS 9**

SEL Standard 3 - I can use a Growth Mindset at school and practice mindfulness around others.


Lesson 8 (April)

Learning Target: I can explain how to use a Growth Mindset to positively engage with others at school.

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


Lesson 9 (May)

Learning Target: I can practice mindfulness strategies and explain how they help.

Social-Emotional Learning post-assessment

**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 4, Benchmark 4A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 2, Behavior Standard B-LS 8**