VPI Counseling Instruction

VPI Counseling Instruction 2024 – 2025

Alternating weeks with Ms. Castro and Ms. Serrano on Fridays at 9:15 AM

UNIT 1 – SKILLS FOR SCHOOL AND LEARNING

9/3-9/2024 – Lesson 1: Welcome – Meet the School Counselor           

B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success

9/16-23/2024 – Lesson 2: Being Safe with Our iPads (Computer Safety and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP))

B-LS 5. Apply media and technology skills

9/30-10/7/2024 – Lesson 3: Listening and Focusing Attention           

B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills

10/14-21/2024 – Lesson 4: Following Directions

B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning

10/28-11/4/2024 – Lesson 5: Personal Space

B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control  

UNIT 2 – FEELINGS

11/15 (Castro) – 11/22 (Serrano) – Lesson 6: Identifying Feelings (Happy, Sad, Surprised, Scared)           

B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions

11/29/2024 – No Lesson (No School)

12/6 (Castro) – 12/13 (Serrano) – Lesson 7: Disgust and Anger           

B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions

12/20/2024 – No Lesson

1/10(Castro) – 1/17 (Serrano) – 1/6-13/2025 – Lesson 8: Caring and Compassion           

B-SS 4. Empathy  

UNIT 3 – MANAGING FEELINGS

1/24 (Castro) – 1/31 (Serrano) – Lesson 9: Feeling Strong Feelings in Our Body

B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions

2/7 (Castro) – 2/14 (Serrano) – Lesson 10: Belly Breathing and Counting to Calm Down

B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills

2/21/2025 – No Lessons (Middle School Registration)

2/28 (Castro) – 3/7 (Serrano) – Lesson 11: Managing Strong Feelings

B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills  

UNIT 4 – FRIENDSHIP AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

3/10-17/2025 – Lesson 12: Making Friends / Inviting and Joining Play

B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills

3/24-31/2025 – Lesson 13: Fair Ways to Play (Share and Take Turns – Cheri Meiners)

B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills

4/7-21/2025 – Lesson 14: Solving Problems with Ignoring and Walking Away

B-LS2. Creative approach to learning, tasks, and problem solving

4/14/2025 – Spring Break 

4/28-5/5/2025 – Lesson 15: Solving Problems with Your Words

B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills

5/12-19/2025 – Lesson 16: Big Problems / Bullying (Howard B. Wigglebottom)

B-SMS 9. Personal safety skills

UNIT 5 – TRANSITIONING

5/26-6/2/2025 – Lesson 17: Career Lesson

M 6. Understanding that postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for  long-term success

DTBDL – Lesson 18: Transitioning to Kindergarten (Taught by Ms. Roca, Key’s Kindergarten Counselor)

B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change