Classroom Guidance Lessons

Each month, I visit the classrooms and give guidance lessons to all students grades 6-8.  Lessons for 7th and 8th graders are incorporated into their health class. The lessons include curriculum from evidence-based Social Emotional learning platforms Second Step and Ripple Effects.

 

The following are the guidance lesson focuses for each month:

6th Grade 

September – How to Succeed in Middle School

October – Digital Citizenship & Cyber Safety

November – Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions 

December – Gratitude & Giving

January – Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

February – Mental Health Awareness

March – Career Exploration

April – Self-Care/Mindfulness

May – End of Year: What We've Learned

 

7/8th Grades 

Month 1 - Emotions & Mental Health 

Month 2 - Cyber Safety

Month 3 - Communication Skills & Healthy Relationships

Month 4 - Career Exploration