1st Grade Counseling Instruction

1st Grade Counseling Instruction 2023 – 2024

• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – Ms. Allende (1D)
• Wednesday: 3:00 PM – Ms. Ramirez (1A)
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – Arciniegas (1C)
• Thursday: 3:00 PM – Ms. Rojas (1B)

Unit 1: Skills for School and Learning

Overarching Mindset and Behavior – M5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes

8/28 – U1L1: Computer Safety and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) – Lead by Mr. Maniscalco

B-LS 5. Apply media and technology skills

9/11 – U1L2: School and the School Counselor

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

9/18 – U1L3: Differences Add Value

B-SS 2. Positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with students who are similar to and different from them

9/25 – U1L4: Respect and Personal Space

B-SMS 2. Self-Discipline and Self-Control

10/2 – U1L5: Responsible Learners Focus Attention and Follow Directions

B-LS 8. Engagement in Challenging Coursework

10/9 – U1L6: Trustworthiness and Using Self-Talk to Follow School Rules/Expectations

B-SMS 1. Responsibility for Self and Actions

10/16 – U1L7: Kindness

M 2. Sense of acceptance, respect, support and inclusion for self and others in the school environment

10/23 – U1L8: Engaging in Conversation

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

Unit 2: Emotions / Empathy

Overarching Mindset and Behavior – M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being

10/30 – L9: All About Emotions

M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being

11/6 – L10: Similar and Different Feelings / Feelings Change

B-SS 2. Positive, respectful and supportive relationships with students who are similar to and different from them

11/13 – L11: Handling Accidents

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

11/20 – No Lessons – 2 Day Week – Will do makeups if needed

11/27 – L12: Empathy – Showing Care and Concern

B-SS 4. Empathy

12/4 – L13: Identifying Emotions: Let’s Review

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

Special Lesson Required by APS  (Letter to families went home 10/27/2023)

12/11 – L14: Child Protection

B-SMS 9. Personal safety skills

Unit 3: Emotional Management

Overarching Mindset and Behavior – B-SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment

1/2/24 – L15: Identifying Your Strong Feelings – Stop. Name your feeling.

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

1/9/24 – L16: Calming Down Strong Feelings (Belly Breathing)

B-SMS 7.  Effective coping skills

OUT SICK and MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION

2/6/24 – L17: Self-Talk for Calming Down

B-SMS 7.  Effective coping skills

2/13/24 – L18: Counting to Manage Worry

B-SMS 7.  Effective coping skills

2/20/24 – No lessons. Middle School Registration

2/27/24 – L19: Controlling My Words

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

Unit 4: Problem Solving

Overarching Mindset and Behavior – B-SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment

3/5/24 – L20: Identifying Your Strong Feelings – Stop. Name your feeling.

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

3/12/24 – L21: Calm Down. Say the Problem

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

3/19/24 – L22: What Kind of Problem

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

4/2/24 – SICK

4/9/24 – L23: Think of Solutions – No Words

B-LS 2.  Creative approach to learning tasks and problem solving

4/16/24 – L24: More Solutions – With Words

B-SS 7.  Effective collaboration and cooperation skills

4/23/24 – L25: Explore Consequences and Pick the Best One

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

4/30/24 – L26: STEP to Problem Solve

B-SS 7.  Effective collaboration and cooperation skills

Unit 5: Bully Prevention

Overarching Mindset and Behavior – B-SMS 9. Personal Safety Skills

5/6/24 – L27: Joking or Teasing?

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

5/13/24 – L28: Recognizing and Reporting Bullying

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

5/20/24 – L29: Refusing Bullying

B-SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary

5/27/24 – L30: Bystander Power

B-SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary

6/3/24 – L31: When I Grow Up I Want to Be ______

M6. Understanding that postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success