Classroom Lessons
Core Curriculum Lessons are an opportunity to provide information and support to the entire student body. Lessons are designed in alignment with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Standards and Competencies. Throughout the school year 8 lessons are taught in each classroom - one each month starting in October. The specific lessons that are chosen are based on the need in each grade level. Below you can see the lessons that are being taught this year.
Kindergarten
Playing Safely, Blurting/Impulse Control, When to Tell (Telling vs. Tattling), Making Friends, Shyness/Including Others, Apologizing, Feelings, and Managing Worry.
1st Grade
Feelings, Responsibility, Kindness, Friendship, Cooperation, Conflict Resolution, Personal Safety, and When to Tell.
2nd Grade
Friendship, Emotion Regulation, Acceptance, Conflict Resolution, Self-Esteem, Cooperation, Responsibility, and End of the Year (celebrating successes and growth).
3rd Grade
Expressing Emotions, Friendship, Empathy, Anger Triggers & Calming Strategies, Conflict Resolution, Self-Esteem, Responsibility, and Test Preparation.
4th Grade
Inferring Emotions (Learning ways to determine how others are feeling), Growth Mindset, Friendship, Teamwork, Coping Skills, Conflict Resolution, Responsibility, and Test Preparation.
5th Grade
Emotions & Needs, Leadership, Friendship, Calming Strategies, Self-Esteem, Stereotyping and Assumptions, Conflict Resolution, and Cooperation.