Guidance Themes

The following is a list of different lessons that I offer to students in Kindergarten through fifth grade.  The lessons are flexible and change when appropriate to adapt to the needs and interests of students.

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 Friendship

Kindergarten: Feelings, I -messages
First grade: Friendly/unfriendly behaviors
Second grade: Ways to treat others
Third grade: Ways to be a good friend
Fourth grade: Defining friendship, choosing friends
Fifth grade: Interdependence

 Respect

Kindergarten: Personal space
First grade: Impact of teasing
Second grade: Similarities and differences
Third grade: All kinds of families
Fourth grade: Self talk, how we think affects how we feel
Fifth grade: Different points of view
 

Resolving Conflict

Kindergarten: Tattling vs. Reporting
First grade: Identifying feelings, Peace table
Second grade: Stop-Think-Plan, Peace table
Third grade: I statements, Peace table
Fourth grade: Dealing with gossip/rumors
Fifth grade: Communication styles

Personal Abilities

Kindergarten: I'm a star
First grade: Pride in our differences
Second grade: The ways we are smart - Multiple Intelligences
Third grade: Identifying new strengths, celebrating uniqueness
Fourth grade: Strengths in ourselves, others
Fifth grade: Using your strengths

Special Topics: Bullying, Personal Safety, Second Step (violence prevention)