KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL COUNSELING LESSONS

I encourage caregivers to stay updated on what we learn in our counseling lessons. Follow up discussions at home can help reinforce important concepts. These discussions can also help generate meaningful conversation at home regarding emotional regualtion, friendship, study skills- even future career possibilities. I appreciate your partnership!

LESSON 1: Week of 8/31-9/4

LEARNING INTENTIONS:

I’m learning how the school counselor can help keep me safe, be a great learner, and take care of my feelings.

SUCCESS CRITERIA:

I can identify who my school counselor is and how they can help me.

OVERVIEW:

In our first counselor lesson, we learned about the role of school counselor and the specific ways a counselor supports a school community. We explored how to request a counselor meeting, took a tour of Mrs. Click's office, and learned about counselor confidentiality. Students understand that the school counselor will keep information private unless it involves student harm or safety. We reviewed how school counselors directly support students by teaching in the classroom, working in a small group, and/or meeting one-on-one. When students understand the role of the school counselor, it optimizes safety and wellbeing!

LESSON 2: Week of 9/14-9/18

LEARNING INTENTIONS:

I am learning about choices and consequences.

I am learning how to get along with others.

SUCCESS CRITERIA:

I can explain what a "consequence" is.

I can provide examples of consequences to my choices.

I can get along with others.

OVERVIEW:

In our counselor lesson this week, we discussed "Choices and Consequences". We reviewed all the choices, big and small, we make throughout the day. Some of these choices have "helpful" consequences and some of them have "unhelpful" consequences. Through examples, discussion, and whole class participation, students practiced making choices. We worked to understand how making better choices can lead to better outcomes. For example, when we use kind works, people will want to be our friend and spend time with us. If we are disrespectful and unkind, people may not want to play with us.

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