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DMPS Second Grade Core Counseling


Lesson Topic
Objective
ASCA Standards
Materials & Resources

Problem Solving
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September
Practice applying the steps of the decision-making model to a variety of situations
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Identify multiple solutions/options to a variety of situations
C:A1.5

​Building Resiliency Activity 2 pg. 89-90
"Andrew's Angry Words" by Dorthea Lachner - ​DMPS Lesson Plan
​Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2 p. 149-168

​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
​Identify qualities that are helpful in making and keeping good friends


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Demonstrate conflict resolution skills in situations involving peers


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​Recognize qualities that make individuals unique
PS:A2.8

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PSB1.6



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​PS:A2.3
DEFINE BULLYING WHEN ADDRESSING THIS OBJECTIVE. 
"Have Your Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud
A Quality Friend - DMPS Lesson Plan
The School Counselor's Guide Activities P-24 "Friendship Chain, P-30 "Happiness Flowers", P-63 "Warm Fuzzies 

ADDRESS BULLYING SITUATIONS/STRATEGIES DURING THIS OBJECTIVE. 
Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2 March Lessons
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"Odd Velvet" by Mary Whitcomb - DMPS Lesson Plan

​Personal Safety & Wellbeing
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​December
Demonstrate the NO-GO-TELL strategy for responding to inappropriate physical contact

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Continue to identify resource people in school and community and demonstrate when and how to ask for help
PS: C1.3 PS:C1:4
 


​​PS:C1.4
​"I Can Play It Safe" by Alison Feigh - DMPS Lesson Plan
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Kidsmartz - List situations that would require them to seek adult help
A Terrible Secret Video (Learn 360)

"A Terrible Thing Happened" by Margaret Holmes - DMPS Lesson Plan
"Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept" by Jaynee Sanders 
Safe and Caring Schools Grades 3-5 p 64

Academic Responsibility
January-February
Understand the concept of setting an academic goal
A:B2.1
A:B2.4 PS:A1.3
The School Counselor's Guide Activity A-03 "Compare" pg. 23, Activity A-04 "Do We Go To Your School?" pg. 24-34
I Can Goal Setting
"I Can't Said the Ant" by Polly Cameron​ - DMPS Lesson Plan

Self-Regulation
February-March
Recognize a variety of emotions and develop strategies for appropriately managing them



​Demonstrate the ability to respond to one's own feelings safely and appropriately


Develop awareness of how one's behaviors affect the feelings and actions of others

​Understand the consequences of one's choices at school 
PS:A1.5 PS:A1.8 PS:B1.4




​PS:A1.5 PS:A1.8
PS:B1.4



PS:B1.2
PS.A1.8 PS:A1.9

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PS:B1.2
"The Recess Queen" by Alexis O'Neill and Laura Huliska-Beith
The School Counselor's Guide Activity P61, p. 204
"Soda Pop Head" by Julia Cook  
Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2 p.55
Zones of Regulation Curriculum

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Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2 p.135 "My Anger Button lesson"
Julia Cook Lessons (Pinterest)
"Zach Gets Frustrated" by William Mulcahy
"Big Deals and Little Deals..."  by Kim Edmister
 

"Personal Space Camp" by Julia Cook

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"If Everyone Did?" by Jo Ann Stover - DMPS Lesson Plan
​Life Changing Events Unit in Missouri Curriculum
Identify situations and events at school that arouse strong emotional responses (Triggers)


College, Career & Educational Pathways
April-May
Understand the connection between strengths/growth areas and future career choices 

Develop a greater awareness of the skills people use in a variety of careers 
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Exposure to levels of education, different post-secondary options
C:B1.2
C:C1.3
 






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C:B2:1
C:B2.2
Exploring Personal Interests - DMPS Lesson Plan
Career Bingo - DMPS Lesson Plan



Career Pathways - DMPS Lesson Plan
Career Web Activity Sheet - DMPS Lesson Plan
The School Counselor's Guide : Activity C-04 pg. 66 Careers Around School


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