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VPI Counseling Instruction 2023 – 2024
Alternating weeks with Ms. Castro and Ms. Serrano on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
UNIT 1 – SKILLS FOR SCHOOL AND LEARNING
9/13-9/20 Lesson 1: Welcome – Meet the School Counselor
B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success
9/27-10/4 Lesson 2: Being Safe with Our iPads (Computer Safety and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
B-LS 5. Apply media and technology skills
10/11-10/18 Lesson 3: Listening and Focusing Attention
B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills
10/25-11/1 Lesson 4: Following Directions
B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning
11/8-11/15 Lesson 5: Personal Space
B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control
UNIT 2 – FEELINGS
11/27, 11/29 Lesson 6: Identifying Feelings (Happy, Sad, Surprised, Scared)
B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions
12/6-12/13 Lesson 7: Disgust and Anger
B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions
1/3-1/10/2024 Lesson 8: Caring and Understanding
B-SS 4. Empathy
UNIT 3 – MANAGING FEELINGS
1/17-1/24 Lesson 9: Feeling Strong Feelings in Our Body
B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions
1/31- No Lessons. Middle school registration all week.
2/7-2/14 Lesson 10: Belly Breathing and Counting to Calm Down
B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills
2/21-2/28 Lesson 11: Managing Strong Feelings
B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills
UNIT 4 – FRIENDSHIP AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
3/6-3/13 Lesson 12: Making Friends / Inviting and Joining Play
B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills
3/20-4/3 Lesson 13: Fair Ways to Play (Share and Take Turns – Cheri Meiners)
B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills
4/17-4/24 Lesson 14: Solving Problems with Ignoring and Walking Away
B-LS2. Creative approach to learning, tasks, and problem solving
5/1-5/8 Lesson 15: Solving Problems with Your Words (Talk & Work It Out – Cheri Meiners)
B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills
5/15-5/22 Lesson 16: Big Problems / Bullying (Howard B. Wigglebottom)
B-SMS 9. Personal safety skills
UNIT 5 – TRANSITIONING
5/29-6/5 Lesson 17: Career Lesson
M 6. Understanding that postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success
DTBD Lesson 18: Transitioning to Kindergarten (Taught by Ms. Roca)
B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change