Warwick School District

Curriculum❯School Counseling Grades 1-2, and K*

School Counseling Grades 1-2, and K*

Grade Levels: KF | 01 | 02 |

Course Description

The School Counseling Curriculum provides instruction in a developmentally appropriate manner related to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness, and social, emotional development throughout the elementary school years. Wherever appropriate, the counseling standards and curriculum are integrated across all curricular areas in order to support the development of the whole child.


The Elementary Counseling Curriculum is organized by monthly themes and reinforced in collaboration with all teachers through the daily SEAD lessons. Lessons are founded on building relationships and community with in school environments. Three signature practices are included in the monthly theme to build connection and engagement (welcoming ritual, engaging practice, and optimistic closure)


Monthly themes are as follows:
  • September: Ready to Learn
  • October: Responsible Citizenship/Bully Prevention
  • November: Growth Mindset
  • December: Giving With Gratitude
  • January: Emotion Management
  • February: Empathy/Kindness
  • March: Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving
  • April: Linking School to the Future
  • May/June: Finish Strong/Perseverance

Core Curriculum Content Standards

Career Education and Work (2002)

  • Career Awareness and Preparation

    • GRADE 3

      • Recognize that individuals have unique interests.(13.1.3.A)
      • Identify current personal interests.(13.1.3.B)
      • Describe the work done by school personnel and other individuals in the community(13.1.3.E)

  • Career Acquisition (Getting a Job)

    • GRADE 3

      • Identify appropriate speaking and listening techniques used in conversation.(13.2.3.A)

  • Career Retention and Advancement

    • GRADE 3

      • Explain effective group interaction terms, such as, but not limited to: -Compliment -Cooperate -Encourage -Participate(13.3.3.C)

Student Interpersonal Skills (2012)

  • Self-Awareness and Self-Management

    • GRADES PreKindergarten - Kindergarten

      • Distinguish between emotions and identify socially accepted ways to express them.(16.1.K.A)
      • Recognize that everyone has personal traits which guide behavior and choices.(16.1.K.B)
      • Recognize that everyone makes mistakes and that using positive coping skills can result in learning from the experience.(16.1.K.C)
      • Establish goals independently and recognize their influence on choices.(16.1.K.D)

    • GRADES 1-5

      • Examine the impact of emotions and responses on view of self and interactions with others.(16.1.5.A)
      • Understand the impact of personal traits on relationships and school achievement.(16.1.5.B)
      • Identity adverse situations which all people encounter and healthy ways to address.(16.1.5.C)
      • Describe the effect of goal setting on self and others.(16.1.5.D)

  • Establishing and Maintaining Relationships

    • GRADES PreKindergarten - Kindergarten

      • Interact with peers and adults in a socially acceptable manner.(16.2.K.A)
      • Identify similarities and differences between self and others.(16.2.K.B)
      • Engage in reciprocal communication with adults and peers.(16.2.K.C)
      • Recognize that conflict occurs and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict.(16.2.K.D)
      • Ask for and accept offers of help when needed or appropriate.(16.2.K.E)

    • GRADES 1-5

      • Establish relationships that are positive and supportive of others.(16.2.5.A)
      • Recognize and tolerate the uniqueness of all people in all situations.(16.2.5.B)
      • Explain the impact of communication on interactions with others.(16.2.5.C)
      • Identify and apply appropriate ways to resolve conflict.(16.2.5.D)
      • Determine who, when, where, or how to seek help for solving problems.(16.2.5.E)

  • Decision Making and Responsible Behavior

    • GRADES PreKindergarten - Kindergarten

      • Interpret the consequences of choices.(16.3.K.A)
      • Recognize there are socially acceptable ways to behave in different places.(16.3.K.B)
      • Actively engage in assisting others when appropriate.(16.3.K.C)

    • GRADES 1-5

      • Recognize that there are consequences for every decision which are the responsibility of the decision maker.(16.3.5.A)
      • Demonstrate knowledge of how social norms affect decision making and behavior.(16.3.5.B)
      • Actively engage in creating an environment that encourages healthy relationships.(16.3.5.C)

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success (2014)

  • Mindset Standards

    • Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being(ASCA-MB.1:1)
    • Self-confidence in ability to succeed(ASCA-MB.1:2)
    • Sense of belonging in the school environment(ASCA-MB.1:3)
    • Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term career success(ASCA-MB.1:4)
    • Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes(ASCA-MB.1:5)
    • Positive attitude toward work and learning(ASCA-MB.1:6)

  • Behavior Standards

    • Learning Strategies(ASCA-MB.2:LS)
      • Demonstrate critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions(ASCA-MB.2:LS.1)
      • Apply self-motivation and self-direction to learning(ASCA-MB.2:LS.4)
      • Actively engage in challenging coursework(ASCA-MB.2:LS.8)
      • Gather evidence and consider multiple perspectives to make informed decisions(ASCA-MB.2:LS.9)
    • Self-Management Skills(ASCA-MB.2:SMS)
      • Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility(ASCA-MB.2:SMS.1)
      • Demonstrate self-discipline and self-control(ASCA-MB.2:SMS.2)
      • Demonstrate ability to work independently(ASCA-MB.2:SMS.3)
      • Demonstrate ability to delay immediate gratification for long-term rewards(ASCA-MB.2:SMS.4)
      • Demonstrate perseverance to achieve long- and short-term goals(ASCA-MB.2:SMS.5)
      • Demonstrate ability to overcome barriers to learning(ASCA-MB.2:SMS.6)
      • Demonstrate effective coping skills when faced with a problem(ASCA-MB.2:SMS.7)
      • Demonstrate personal safety skills(ASCA-MB.2:SMS.9)
      • Demonstrate ability to manage transitions and ability to adapt to changing situations and responsibilities(ASCA-MB.2:SMS.10)
    • Social Skills(ASCA-MB.2:SS)
      • Use effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills(ASCA-MB.2:SS.1)
      • Create positive and supportive relationships with other students(ASCA-MB.2:SS.2)
      • Create relationships with adults that support success(ASCA-MB.2:SS.3)
      • Demonstrate empathy(ASCA-MB.2:SS.4)
      • Demonstrate ethical decision-making and social responsibility(ASCA-MB.2:SS.5)
      • Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills(ASCA-MB.2:SS.6)
      • Demonstrate advocacy skills and ability to assert self, when necessary(ASCA-MB.2:SS.8)
      • Demonstrate social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment(ASCA-MB.2:SS.9)

Units

Unit #1 - Academic Development K-2

Unit #2 - Social Emotional Development K-2

Unit #3 - Career Readiness K-2

Unit #4 - Grade K SEAD Time (September to May/June Monthly Themes)

Unit #5 - Grade 1 SEAD Time (September to May/June Monthly Themes)

Unit #6 - Grade 2 SEAD Time (September to May/June Monthly Themes)

Course Resources

Second Step by Committee for Children
XELLO (Career Readiness Platform)
SEAD K Month at a Glance (Daily SEAD time focused on monthly theme, EQ, welcoming ritual, engaging practice, and optimistic closure)
SEAD 1 Month at a Glance (Daily SEAD time focused on monthly theme, EQ, welcoming ritual, engaging practice, and optimistic closure)
SEAD 2 Month at a Glance (Daily SEAD time focused on monthly theme, EQ, welcoming ritual, engaging practice, and optimistic closure)
K-6 Resources 
K-6 SEAD Specials and Special Populations