Middle School Counselor » Classroom Guidance Lessons

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 

August – How to Succeed in Middle School

September – Digital Citizenship & Cybersafety

October – Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention

November – Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

December – Gratitude & Giving

January – Mental Health Awareness

February – Career Exploration

March – Career Exploration pt. 2

April – Self-Care/Mindfulness

May – Wrapping it all Up 

 

7/8th Grades 

Quarter 1 - Mental & Emotional Health 

Quarter 2 - Cybersafety 

Quarter 3 - Careers