Counselor's Corner     

PUSD Elementary School Counseling Master Plan 

Ever wonder what topics are covered in classroom counseling lessons?  Here is an overview of all the lessons taught throughout the year by grade level. These lessons were built to follow the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) student standards.  After each lesson is presented a parent communication letter is sent home that includes a summary of the lesson as well as any next steps ideas for at home.  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me. 

TK - Friendship, Feelings Exploration, and Listening & Focus

Kindergarten - Whole Body Listening, Intro to Feelings & Coping Skills, Intro to Growth Mindset, and Body & People Safety

1st - Self- Control, Positive Self-Talk & Affirmations, and Growth Mindset

2nd - Teamwork & Importance of Rules, Managing BIG Emotions, and Perseverance

3rd - Conflict Management, Understanding the Brain Stress Response, and Flexible Thinking 

4th - Intro to Career Exploration, Executive Functioning Skills, and How Do You Cope Best? 

5th - Career Exploration, Confidence & Self-Acceptance, & Academic Success Skills

Additional schoolwide or classroom specific lessons are taught at teachers request or counselors discretion. Some examples of the topics presented are Kindness, Tattling Vs Reporting, Gratitude, Goal Setting, Email Etiquette, and Honesty & Integrity, to name a few.