DMPS Kindergarten Core Counseling
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Lesson Topic
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Objective
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ASCA Standards
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Materials & Resources
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Problem Solving
September |
Identify situations in which problem-solving is required
Identify size of the problem (i.e. kid sized vs adult sized) and determine when adult help is needed Identify multiple strategies to solve a problem |
C:A1.5
A:A2.3: PS:B1.5 PS:B1.3 |
Building Resiliency Problem Solving Activity 1 p. 83
Big vs Small Problem Sort - DMPS Lesson Plan Kid-sized vs Adult-sized Card Sort "Big Deals and Little Deals: And What to Do When They Happen to You! by Kim Edmister Building Resiliency p. 86-87, 93 Safe and Caring Schools Grades PreK-K p. 119-128 THE PROBLEM SOLVING 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? |
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Relationships
October - November |
Identify positive and negative friendship skills
Understand the difference between tattling and reporting |
PS:A2.8
PS:A2.1 |
DEFINE BULLYING WHEN ADDRESSING THIS OBJECTIVE.
Safe and Caring Schools Grades PreK-K - November, December, February, March lessons Tattling vs. Reporting Poster "Big Deals and Little Deals: And What to Do When They Happen to You!" by Kim Edmister |
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Personal Safety & Wellbeing
December |
Identify private parts of the body and understand the Touching Rule
Identify situations when telling an adult is necessary to keep self or others safe Identify resource people in school and community that are safe to ask for help Identify people who fit the following categories: Safe adult (Safe Side Adult), Stranger/Don't Know, Tricky People (can be stranger or someone you know) |
PS: C1.3; PS:C1:4
PS:A1.6 PS:C1.6 PS:C1.4 |
"Your Body Belongs To You" by Cornelia Spelman - DMPS Lesson Plan
Safe Side Super Chick video, "Safety Around Strangers" by: Lucia Raatma - DMPS Lesson Plan "Not Everyone Is Nice" by Freddrick Alimonti and Anne Todesco; Safe and Caring Schools Grades PreK-K p. 94 Safe and Caring Schools Grades PreK-K p. 66 Safe Side Super Chick Video, "Safety Around Strangers" by Lucia Raatma - DMPS Lesson Plan Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2 p. 65 |
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Academic Responsibility
January-February |
NO REQUIRED OBJECTIVE FOR COUNSELORS TO INCLUDE IN CORE- optional materials listed
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Self-Regulation
February-March |
Recognize 4 basic emotions as expressed by self and others
Express feelings safely in school setting Develop an awareness of making positive and negative behavior choices |
PS:A1.5
PS:A1.8; PS:A2.6 PS:A1.6; PS:A2.1 |
PATHS: turtle coping skill "Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen" - DMPS Lesson Plan Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns It's OK to Back Away The School Counselor's Guide Activity P-14 "Faces" |
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Identify likes/dislikes
Understand that jobs are for boys and girls.everyone. Identify basic careers found in school and in the community. Exposure to levels of education
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C.A.1.3
C:A1.2; C:B1.7 C:C1.1 |
"When I Grow Up" by Mercer Mayer - DMPS Lesson Plan Safe and Caring Schools Grades PreK-K p. 138-139 |
