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Learning Social-Emotional Skills Together
Learning Social-Emotional Skills Together
Classroom counseling is one of my favorite ways to connect with students. It gives me the opportunity to know every child, build relationships over time and teach social-emotional skills before students necessarily need additional support.
Throughout the school year, K–4 students participate in classroom counseling lessons focused on developmentally appropriate social-emotional skills. Lessons are interactive and build on skills as students grow.We might read a book, practice a strategy, have a class discussion, work through a scenario, play a game or complete a hands-on activity together.
Topics vary by grade level and student needs, but may include understanding and managing emotions, friendship skills, coping strategies, problem-solving, empathy, communication, confidence, conflict resolution, decision-making and asking for help
2026–2027 K–4 School Counseling Themes
2026–2027 K–4 School Counseling Themes
Our classroom counseling themes build throughout the year and give students opportunities to learn and practice important social-emotional skills in developmentally appropriate ways.
Our classroom counseling themes build throughout the year and give students opportunities to learn and practice important social-emotional skills in developmentally appropriate ways.
Themes provide an overall framework for the year. Specific lessons and activities may vary by grade level and may be adjusted throughout the year based on student and school needs.
Classroom Counseling In Action
Classroom Counseling In Action
Lessons may include discussion, children's literature, games, reflection, hands-on activities and opportunities to practice new skills together.
Kimochis® in the Classroom
Kimochis® in the Classroom
In the younger elementary grades, I use Kimochis® as one of the tools for teaching social-emotional skills. The characters and feelings give children a fun, concrete way to build emotional vocabulary, communicate their feelings, navigate friendships and practice problem-solving. This short family video is a great introduction to the
In the younger elementary grades, I use Kimochis® as one of the tools for teaching social-emotional skills. The characters and feelings give children a fun, concrete way to build emotional vocabulary, communicate their feelings, navigate friendships and practice problem-solving. This short family video is a great introduction to the
language and tools your child may be using at school.
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