4th Grade
Lesson 1 (September)
School Counselor introduction, yearly overview and Social Emotional Learning pre-assessment
SEL Standard 1 - I can define empathy and expound on why it is important.
Lesson 2 (October)
Learning Target: I can define empathy.
**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 4, Benchmark 4A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 2, Behavior Standard B-SS 4**
Lesson 3 (November)
Learning Target: I can share with others why I think empathy is important.
**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 5, Benchmark 5A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 4, Behavior Standard B-SS 6**
College/Career Lesson (December)
Learning Target: I can show others what it would look like to follow a career based on my interests.
SEL Standard 2 - I can explain “social skills” and how they benefit my interactions with others.
Lesson 5 (January)
Learning Target: I can define “social skills.”
**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 1, Benchmark 1C, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 3, Behavior Standard B-SS 8**
Lesson 6 (February)
Learning Target: I can discuss the benefits of “social skills.”
**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 5, Benchmark 5A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 5, Behavior Standard B-SS 9**
SEL Standard 3 - I can set S.M.A.R.T. goals and explain how to work toward achieving them using a Growth Mindset.
Lesson 7 (March)
Learning Target: I can explain S.M.A.R.T. goals.
**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 3, Benchmark 3A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 5, Behavior Standard B-LS 7**
Lesson 8 (April)
Learning Target: I can create a S.M.A.R.T. goal and identify steps to take toward achieving that goal.
**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 3, Benchmark 3A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 3, Behavior Standard B-SMS 5**
Lesson 9 (May)
Learning Target: I can demonstrate using a Growth Mindset to achieve my goals
Social-Emotional Learning post-assessment
**Aligned with WA K-12 SEL Standard 3, Benchmark 3A, & ASCA Mindset Standard M 4, Behavior Standard B-SMS 5**