Monthly Guidance Lesson Topics
August: Introduction to School Rules and School Counseling
September: Study Skills/Goals/Time Management
October: Self Esteem, Respect, Kindness and Compassion
November: Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills
December: Diversity/Multicultural Awareness
January: Anger Management
February: Friendship/Nutrition
March: Conflict Resolution/Getting along with others/Honestly and Integrity
April: Educational and Career Awareness
May: Self Management for Lifelong Learning
Things Kids Say:
Things I can do when I'm mad to help me feel better: 1. Take a deep breath. 2. Count to ten. 3. Talk to my Mom. 4. Listen to music. 5. Go to my room to cool off.
Things I can do when I'm scared to help me feel better: 1. Turn on the light. 2. Go to my Mom and Dad's room. 3. Turn off the scarey movie. 4. Cover up with my favorite blanket. 5. Talk about it with my Dad.
Things I can do when I'm sad to help me feel better: 1. Let my tears come out. 2. Take a deep breath and talk to Mom. 3. Find something fun to play with. 4. Talk to Grandma she will help me. 5. Think of a happy time.
ADULTS CAN HELP BY:
Helping children identify and name their feelings.
Encouraging children to talk openly about their emotions.
Listening with acceptance, rather than responding with criticism.
Discussing positive ways of coping with unpleasant feelings.
August: Introduction to School Rules and School Counseling
September: Study Skills/Goals/Time Management
October: Self Esteem, Respect, Kindness and Compassion
November: Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills
December: Diversity/Multicultural Awareness
January: Anger Management
February: Friendship/Nutrition
March: Conflict Resolution/Getting along with others/Honestly and Integrity
April: Educational and Career Awareness
May: Self Management for Lifelong Learning
Things Kids Say:
Things I can do when I'm mad to help me feel better: 1. Take a deep breath. 2. Count to ten. 3. Talk to my Mom. 4. Listen to music. 5. Go to my room to cool off.
Things I can do when I'm scared to help me feel better: 1. Turn on the light. 2. Go to my Mom and Dad's room. 3. Turn off the scarey movie. 4. Cover up with my favorite blanket. 5. Talk about it with my Dad.
Things I can do when I'm sad to help me feel better: 1. Let my tears come out. 2. Take a deep breath and talk to Mom. 3. Find something fun to play with. 4. Talk to Grandma she will help me. 5. Think of a happy time.
ADULTS CAN HELP BY:
Helping children identify and name their feelings.
Encouraging children to talk openly about their emotions.
Listening with acceptance, rather than responding with criticism.
Discussing positive ways of coping with unpleasant feelings.