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