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DMPS First Grade Core Counseling


Lesson Topic
Objective
ASCA Standards
Materials & Rescources

Problem Solving
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September
Compare different choices for solving a variety of problems
C:A1.5

"Trouble in the Barker's Class" by Tomie dePaola - DMPS Lesson Plan
Building Resiliency Problem Solving Activity 2 pg. 92-93,
Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2 pg. 52-53

​THE MODEL EACH BUILDING CHOOSES MUST ADDRESS: Problem Solving Model Common Elements: 1. identify the problem, 2. options/choices, 3. pros/cons; advantages/disadvantages, 4. solution, 5. how well is it working?

​​Relationships​
October - November
Demonstrate skills that are helpful in making and keeping friends


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Recognize situations involving conflict and how to respond using positive choices

Demonstrate the difference between tattling and reporting
PS:A2.1 PS:A2.2 PS:A2.3



​PS:A1.5 PS:A1.6 PS:B1.6
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PS:A2.1
Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2- Nov, Dec, Jan & Feb Lessons 
"All Kinds of Friends, Even Green" by Ellen Sinisi - DMPS Lesson Plan
"Swimmy" by Leo Lionni - DMPS Lesson Plan
 The School Counselor's Guide Activity P-40 "Making Friends by Using Good Manners"

DEFINE BULLYING WHEN ADDRESSING THIS OBJECTIVE. 
Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2- March and April Lessons 

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Tattling vs. Reporting Card Sort,
"A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue" by Julia Cook,
"Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal" by Jeanie Ransom

​Personal Safety & Wellbeing
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​December
Identify appropriate and inappropriate physical contact and the No-Go-Tell strategy for responding

Identify the differences between good/bad secrets

Identify when telling an adult is necessary to keep self or others safe and appropriate people to ask for help
PS:C1.3
​PS:B1.5



PS:B1.2


PS:C1.6
​"Stay Safe by Saying No" by Cynthia MacGregor - DMPS Lesson Plan
Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program from Blank Hospital


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"Do You Have a Secret" by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos,
​Good/Bad Secrets card sorting activity (Pinterest Board)

​It's Your Body, You're In Charge Videos (Learn 360)

Academic Responsibility
January-February
NO REQUIRED OBJECTIVE FOR COUNSELORS TO INCLUDE IN CORE- optional materials listed
Fuzzy Lessons - DMPS Lesson Plan
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Howard B. Wigglebottom Books - wedolisten.org

Self-Regulation
February-March
Identify basic emotions expressed by self and others

Communicate feelings safely and appropriately in school setting

​Make positive behavior choices when faced with distractions
PS:A1.5


PS:A1.8
PS:A2.6

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PS:A1.8
​PS:A2.6
"The Way I Feel" by Janan Cain,
Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2 p. 40-41

 "The Way I Act" by Steve Metzger


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"​Hunter's Best Friend at School" by Laura Malone Elliot - ​DMPS Lesson Plan

College, Career & Educational Pathways
April-May
Continue to identify likes/dislikes from school and home

Begin to identify a variety of occupations and gain an awareness of the different career clusters in which they belong
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Exposure to levels of education
C.A.1.3



C:A1:3;
C:B1.4



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C:C1.1
"Matthew's Dream" by Leo Leoni - ​DMPS Lesson Plan



"When I Grow Up" by P.K. Hallinan - ​DMPS Lesson Plan
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What Would You Be? Activity - ​DMPS Lesson Plan


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