School Counseling
Lesson Topic Calendar
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Kindergarten
August
~introductions~
~ counselor introduction lesson ~
September
AA5: Model a sense of belonging in the school environment.
AA2: Display a positive attitude toward work and learning
AS5: Exhibit creativity
Value of Education Beautiful Opps” by Barney Saltzberg and watched a Classroom Dojo video regarding the Growth Mindset project (Episode #1)
October
SA2: Develop positive attitudes towards others as unique and worthy people.
SE4: Create and sustain positive, supportive, and appropriate relationships with peers and adults that support success
Friendship- “Molly Lou Melon” by Patty Loven and “Friendshapes” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
November
SK2: Compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy behaviors
SK3: Distinguish appropriate behaviors for a variety of settings and situations
Conflict Resolution—Kelso’s Choices (or Friends Stick Together” by Hannah Harrison)
December
SS2: Advocate for self in multiple settings using assertiveness skills
SS5: Exercise personal safety skills, including refusal skills
Personal Safety- Ruby Studio
January
CS3: Utilize internal and external resources to manage transitions and adapt to changing situations and responsibilities
CS4: Communicate effectively using oral, written, and listening communication skills
CE1: Participate in career and postsecondary institution exploration activities
Careers
“When I Grow Up” by Kim Mitzo Thompson
(or Career Town-take college online tours. Epic + 1st grade worksheet”)
February
SE1: Participate in service projects, service learning, and/or philanthropic activities
SE2: Work effectively in diverse groups by developing and employing leadership and teamwork skills
Team Work/Perseverance
“Color Your World With Kindness” clip
March-April
AE1: Experience academic growth and success
AS2: Work independently
Self Esteem for Academics “Just a Duck” (What are you able to do now that you couldn’t do at the start of the year? Reach higher on the board. “The Girl Who Never Makes Mistakes”
1st Grade
August
~introductions~
~ counselor introduction lesson ~
September
AS3: Develop and practice effective technology skills
AS4: Utilize resources to overcome barriers to learning
AS7: Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making skills to make informed decisions
Technology Safety/Responsibility & Resourcefulness Ellen Javernick’s “What If Everybody Did That”
October
SS3: Demonstrate empathy toward others
SA3: Respect diversity in culture, perspectives, values, and experiences
SA4: Recognize each person is a part of a diverse local and global community
Empathy & Diversity: “Chocolate Milk, Porfavor” by Marie Dismondy
November
SS4: Effectively collaborate with others, cooperate with diverse perspectives, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations
Conflict Resolution: BrainPop Video about conflict resolution and group work to review the STEPS
December
SS2: Advocate for self in multiple settings using assertiveness skills
SS5: Exercise personal safety skills, including refusal skills
Personal Safety- Ruby Studio
January
CK1: CK1. Research and appraise characteristics of a variety of traditional and nontraditional occupations
CK3: Articulate the importance of responsibility, dependability, punctuality, integrity, and effort in the workplace
CA1: Develop and articulate postsecondary education and career aspiration
CA2: Articulate that career development occurs across the lifespan
Careers
“What Shoes Will You Wear?” by Julia Cook
February
SS9: Select and utilize appropriate coping skills in the face of a specific challenge.
Coping Skills/Self Regulation
“Clark the Shark”
March
AA1: Improve academic self-concept
AA4: Apply self-motivation and self-direction to learning
Self Esteem: “Clorinda”
2st Grade
August
~introductions~
~ counselor introduction lesson ~
September
AS1: Use test-taking, time management, organizational, and study skills to improve academic achievement
AS6: Set, evaluate progress toward, and achieve long and short term goals
AA3: Develop high expectations for achievement
Goals: Sesame Street video on “Growth Mindset”
October
SS7: Positively manage behavior and choices by applying self-discipline and self-control
SS8: Persevere through challenges to achieve goal
Perseverance & Self-Discipline: Sesame Street’s “The Power of Yet” video and read “How to Catch a Star” by Oliver Jeffers
November
SS6: Assume responsibility for choices and consequences
Conflict Resolution-Kelso’s Choices
December
SS2: Advocate for self in multiple settings using assertiveness skills
SS5: Exercise personal safety skills, including refusal skills
Personal Safety- Ruby Studio
January
CE4: Participate in college and career assessments
CA3: Reflect on progress toward goals, display a growth mindset, and accept feedback to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to meet goals
CS1: Develop skills to locate, evaluate and interpret career information
CK2: Articulate how personal abilities, skills, interests, and motivations influence values, choices, and plans
Careers
“Who Will I Be?” by Abby Huntsman
February
SE3: Explore cultural, ethnic, philosophical, or demographical differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment
SA1: Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
Acceptance
“Pete the Cat & the New Guy”
March
AK2: . Describe the benefits of education for career, life management, and personal and professional satisfaction
AK3: Articulate belief that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term career success
AA6: Build aspirations for postsecondary education and training
Goal Setting and College
Molly Moon’s Ice Cream Shop Clip
Careeronestop.org
Excellent Work-Molly Moon Ice Cream Shop
Ecampus tours. “Career Day” by the Bazillions 2m Youtube
3rd Grade Standards
August
~introductions~
~ counselor introduction lesson ~
September
AA1: Improve academic self-concept
AA5: Model a sense of belonging in the school environment
AS2: Work independently
Value of Education: “Kid President: Pep Talk for Teachers and Students (Pot of Success)
October
SS1: Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
SK2: Compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy behaviors
Respect & Empathy: “Making tough choices with kid president”
November
SA1: Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
SE3: Explore cultural, ethnic, philosophical, or demographical differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment
Self-Acceptance & Diversity: Post-It Note Game (Next year we’ll use: “The Only One Club”
December
SS2: Advocate for self in multiple settings using assertiveness skills
SS5: Exercise personal safety skills, including refusal skills
Personal Safety- Ruby Studio
January
CK3: Articulate the importance of responsibility, dependability, punctuality, integrity, and effort in the workplace
CS4: Communicate effectively using oral, written, and listening communication skills
CA3: Reflect on progress toward goals, display a growth mindset, and accept feedback to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to meet goals
CE1: Participate in career and postsecondary institution exploration activities
Goal Setting
“The Most Magnificent Thing”
February
SA2: Develop positive attitudes towards others as unique and worthy people
SA4: Recognize each person is a part of a diverse local and global community
Acceptance
“The Only One Club”
March-April
AE1: Experience academic growth and success
AE2: Engage and persevere in challenging coursework
AS5: Exhibit creativity
Test Prep
“Thank you, Mr. Falker” Ned Show Lesson
(If You’re So Smart, Why Can’t You Spell Mississippi?” to show different ways of learning) (Youtube Grit-Kid on a bike going uphill) (“The Dot” book) (“Ish” book w/ print out Tree(ish)) (Line Lessons-Flower to give teacher)
4th Grade Standards
August
~introductions~
~ counselor introduction lesson ~
September
AA2: Display a positive attitude toward work and learning
AA4: Apply self-motivation and self-direction to learning
AS6: Set, evaluate progress toward, and achieve long and short term goals
Value of Education (Education is a Gift Video & Marshmallow Tower)
October
SA3: Respect diversity in culture, perspectives, values, and experiences
SS3: Demonstrate empathy toward others
Respect & Empathy: Empathy video
November
SK3: Distinguish appropriate behaviors for a variety of settings and situations
SS4: Effectively collaborate with others, cooperate with diverse perspectives, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations
Bully Prevention Bullying Jeopardy
December
SS2: Advocate for self in multiple settings using assertiveness skills
SS5: Exercise personal safety skills, including refusal skills
Personal Safety- Ruby Studio
January
CS1: Develop skills to locate, evaluate and interpret career information
CA1: Develop and articulate postsecondary education and career aspiration
CK1: Research and appraise characteristics of a variety of traditional and nontraditional occupations
CK2: Articulate how personal abilities, skills, interests, and motivations influence values, choices, and plans
Careers
Paws In Job Land CFNC.org
2019: “Who Will I Be” by Abby Huntsman
February
SS7: Positively manage behavior and choices by applying self-discipline and self-control
SS8: Persevere through challenges to achieve goals
Perseverance – “It’s Tough To Lose Your Balloon” “Mistakes that Worked”
March
AS3: Develop and practice effective technology skills
AS1: Use test-taking, time management, organizational, and study skills to improve academic achievement
Test Prep
“Miss. Malarkey” + Rap Song
“Betsy’s Busy Week”
What type of learner are you?
Why, When, Where, & How should you study?5th Grade Standards
August
~introductions~
~ counselor introduction lesson ~
September
AA3: Develop high expectations for achievement
AS4: Utilize resources to overcome barriers to learning
AS7: Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making skills to make informed decisions
Goal Setting: Olympian Kerry Simmonds
October
SE4: Create and sustain positive, supportive, and appropriate relationships with peers and adults that support success
SS9: Select and utilize appropriate coping skills in the face of a specific challenge
Friendships: Positive Qualities Group Exercise
November
SS6: Assume responsibility for choices and consequences
SS10: Appropriately utilize social medial to enhance learning, develop positive relationships, communicate, and engage in age appropriate entertainment
Acceptance: “The Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig & Group Work Participating in Digital Communities
December
SS2: Advocate for self in multiple settings using assertiveness skills
SS5: Exercise personal safety skills, including refusal skills
Personal Safety- Ruby Studio
January
CK2: Articulate how personal abilities, skills, interests, and motivations influence values, choices, and plans
CK4: Research and summarize the education and training needed to achieve specified career goals
CE4: Participate in college and career assessments
CS3: Utilize internal and external resources to manage transitions and adapt to changing situations/responsibilities
Careers “Journey” by Aaron Becker + Survey
2019: “Who Will I Be”
February
SK1: Develop and articulate personal values, attitudes, and beliefs
SE1: Participate in service projects, service learning, and/or philanthropic activities
SE2: Work effectively in diverse groups by developing and employing leadership and teamwork skills
Cooperation
“Stone Soup” by Jon J. Muth + Cup Activity
March
AA6: Build aspirations for postsecondary education and training
AK2: Describe the benefits of education for a career, life management, and personal and professional satisfaction
AK3: Articulate belief that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term career success
Goal Setting
“Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change”
Once paper: (NOW/WANT/DO TO GET THERE)
**Lesson plans are subject to change based on student needs.
