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 + 1^st 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”

1^st 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”

2^st 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.