CLASSROOM LESSONS

 

One of the favorite parts of my job is to go into the classrooms each month and teach lessons that support the Howard County Public Schools guidance curriculum, the National Standards for School Counseling, and the needs of T.R.E.S. students.  I schedule a classroom lesson every month in all classes grades K ­ 5.  These lessons provide an opportunity for me to interact with all students.  It is very rewarding to meet the kindergartners as five-year-olds and watch them grow over the years into poised and accomplished fifth graders ready for middle school.  Listed below you will find some of the topics to be covered in each of the grades.  If you ever have any questions or ideas, please donšt hesitate to call the school and ask for Mrs. Lollis.

 

Kindergarten

Trying new things

Accepting differences

         Cooperation

         Happy Hearts/Hurting Hearts

         What makes each of us special?

 

First Grade

Teasing

Responsibility

Taking a time out (conflict resolution)

Bullying behavior vs. Friendly behavior

Listening and following directions

 

Second Grade

Responsibility

         Getting along with others

         Self-control

         Test-taking/Study skills

         Bullies, victims, and bystanders

Third Grade

Test-taking

Decision-making

Listening

Accepting differences

Careers

 

Fourth Grade

Test- taking

Critical Thinking

Stress

Career Explorer

Perspectives

 

Fifth Grade

Stress

Homework tips

Decision-making

Conflict Resolution

Preparing for Middle School