I teach a monthly counselor lesson in each 2nd grade classroom with additional lessons if needed. Below are the overall themes so far this school year (2018-2019).

Second Grade

October: Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy- what makes me unique, how are we all different and unique, why is it important to celebrate our differences?

November: I-Messages- focus on speaking up for yourself and problem solving with peers, using empathy to understand someone else’s point of view

December: Coping Skills- how do I identify those strong feelings in my body, Read book Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia, coping skills coloring activity, sharing what we like to do to deal with strong feelings

January: The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania of Jordan Al Abdullah and Kelly DiPucchio- remaining open minded to new ideas, experiences, how to be respectful and curious of our differences and the appropriate language to use to show respect

February: Making and Keeping Friends Gameshow- teams work together to solve friendship problems

March: Cooperation and Growth Mindset- Read The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires- Cooperation activity: building the tallest tower your group can with spaghetti, string and tape

April: Personal Body Safety lesson- review what is personal body safety, body safety rules, how and who to talk to

May: TBD, will update later!