September - Being a Learner and a Leader

• Students will be able to show listening and focus skills in the classroom setting. 

• Students will learn what it means to be a leader. 

• Students will practice transitioning skills and learn how to transition quickly and quietly. 

October - Friendship Lesson #1

• Students will learn what it means to be a good friend to others in the classroom. 

• Students will practice fairness and respect skills.

October/November - Feelings Lesson #1 and #2

• Students will be able to identify feelings in themselves and others. 

• Students will learn about stress and how the brain and the body respond to stress.

• Students will practice coping strategies that they can utilize in the classroom. 

December - Safety

• Students will learn about safety and how to stay safe at school and at home. 

• Students will learn the difference between a good touch and a bad touch. 

• Students will identify their support system and who they can confide in. 

January - Diversity

• Students will be able to identify how they are alike and different from their classmates.

• Students will understand their strengths and learn about some of their interests. 

• Students will gain confidence in who they are as an individual. 

February/March - Problem Solving Lesson #1 and #2

• Students will be able to identify the difference between small and big problems. 

• Students will understand that they are in control of their actions and that their actions have consequences whether good or bad. 

• Student will demonstrate positive character traits when solving problems. 

• Students will practice communicating during a conflict and working with others in a group setting. 

March/April - Friendship Lesson #2

• Students will learn about perspective taking and how to show empathy. 

• Students will friendship skills such as sharing, taking turns, showing self-control.

April/May - Being Responsible Lesson #1 and #2

• Students will be introduces to jobs and careers they may enjoy.

• Students will practice taking responsibility for their actions. 

• Students will learn about resilience and how resilience can grow.