Primary School Counseling Curriculum
K-4 School Counseling Program:
The elementary school counseling program focuses on the implementation of a comprehensive, developmental model that addresses the academic, social/emotional, and career needs of students. Counselors work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents to provide services ranging from prevention to crisis management. Counselors are specially trained to provide a variety of services including classroom lessons, individual and group counseling, consultation, as well as appropriate referral services. The counselors strive to promote and maintain a highly approachable, visible, and supportive role within the school community.
Scope and Sequence
Kindergarten:
Academic Development
- Problem Solving
- Appropriate Classroom Behaviors
Social/Emotional Development
- Feelings
- Empathy
- Coping Skills
- Being Fair
Career Development
- Decision Making
- Responsibility for Choices
1st Grade:
Academic Development
- Problem Solving
- Appropriate School Behaviors
Social/Emotional Development
- Feelings
- Empathy
- Coping Skills
- Appreciation for Differences
- Assertive skills - bullying
Career Development
- Decision Making
- Responsibility and Consequences for Choices
- Cooperation
2nd Grade:
Academic Development
- Brainstorming
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
Social/Emotional Development
- Empathy/Differences
- “I” Messages
- Apologizing
- Coping Skills
- Compromise
- Assertive Skills - Bullying
Career Development
- Responsibility and Consequences for Choices
- Assertiveness
- Teamwork
3rd Grade:
Academic Development
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Focusing Attention
Social/Emotional Development
- Empathy/Differences
- “I” Messages
- Coping Skills
- Compromise
- Bullying
Career Development
- Assertiveness
- Teamwork
- Career Awareness
4th Grade:
Academic Development
- Responsibility
- Goal Setting
- Organizational Skills
- Focusing attention
Social/Emotional Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication Skills
- Forming Friendships
- Steps to Joining a Group
- Recognizing, Refusing, and Reporting Bullying
- Coping Skill
Career Development
- Assertiveness
- Teamwork
- Career Awareness
Student Outcomes and Competencies
Academic Development
- Learn how to be an active listener
- Practice making good choices
- Demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior skills
- Learn how to prioritize and set goals
- Introduce time management, organizational and study skills
Social/Emotional Development
- Recognize and express personal feelings
- Recognize and show empathy for the feeling of others
- Identify strategies for coping with their feelings
- Use good manners when interacting with others
- Understand the importance of playing fair and being a good sport
- Develop an appreciation for the similarities and differences in people
- Learn to demonstrate positive strategies for conflict resolution
- Learn to recognize, refuse, and report bullying behavior
Career Development
- Brainstorm and evaluate possible choices when making decisions and solving problems
- Accept responsibly for choices