Guidance Lessons

Please share your guidance lesson below. If your lesson does not fit into one of the categories, please feel free to start your own!

 

Self-Confidence Development

 

How I Act is Who I Am (K)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Individuality Lesson Plan

Download: CG1-K-Lesson1-2.doc

 

I Like Me! (PK-K)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Positive Self-Concept and Coping Skills K-2.doc

 

Self-Esteem (Grade 5)

Submitted by: Paige P.

Download:  Self-Esteem 5th Grade-Spring 2014.doc

 

Motivation to Achieve

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Decision-Making, Goal-Setting, Planning & Problem-Solving

 

Goal Setting Card Sort (10-12)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: goalcards.pdf

 

IDEAL Decisions (K-12)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Decision making strategy; includes handout

Download: IDEAL decision.doc

 

Interpersonal Effectiveness

 

Simon Hook's Lesson Plan (Grade 3)

Submitted by: Steph L.

Download: Simon Hook's Lesson All Materials (Grade 3).pdf

 

The Friendship Fish (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Lesson using "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister

Download: Friendship_Fish (K-2).doc

 

Enemy Pie (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Lesson using the book "Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson

Download: Guidance Plans friendship.doc

Additional Resources: http://www.storylineonline.net/enemy-pie/ (Video of the story being read)

 

Recipe for Friendship (K-4)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Based on the book "Recipe for Friendship" by Greg Williamson

Download: Recipe for Friendship (K-4).doc

 

You Can't be in my Group (K-4)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Lesson about cliques and relational aggression; uses "The Sneetches and Other Stories" by Dr. Seuss

Download: You Can't Be in My Group (K-4).doc

 

Attitude Glasses (2-5)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download:Attitude.doc

 

Friendship Pins (3-4)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download:Friendship Skills.DOC

 

Friendship Nails (4-5)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Lesson involving hammer and nails to demonstrate the effects of hurtful words

Download: Kindness.doc

 

What Kind of Friend Are You? (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Making Friends.DOC

 

Sleeping Ugly (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Lesson on respecting others using the book "Sleeping Ugly" by Jane Yolen

Download: Respecting Others.doc

 

Breakfast Bunch Bingo (6-9)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Getting to Know You bingo game

Download: Social Skills 6-9.doc

 

Understanding the Feelings of Others

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Unit on understanding the feelings of others using the book "Hey, Little Ant" by Phillip & Hannah Hoose

Download: Understanding Others Feelings 2.doc Understanding Others Feelings WKSHT.doc Understanding Others Feelings.doc

 

Butterfly Dance (PK-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Friendship K-2.doc

 

Give a Hug! (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Giving a Hug and Sharing K-2.doc

 

Building Friendships (K-1)

Submitted by: Linda G.

Download: March-April K-1.doc

 

Bucket Filling (2-4)

Submitted by: Jolene E.

Download: Bucket Filling.doc

 

Wrinkled Heart Activity (2-4)

Submitted by: Jolene E.

Download: Wrinkled Heart Activity.doc

 

Circle of Courage (7-8)

Submitted by: Chelsea C.

Download: cirlce of courage grade 7 and 8.docx Circle Of Courage.pptx circle of courage engagement tool.pdf

 

Learning About Labels (7-12)

Submitted by: Cindy M.

Download: Learning about Labels.pdf

 

Room on the Broom (Grade 1)

Submitted by: Kathy A.

Download: Room on the Broom GR1.doc

 

Standing in Someone Else's Shoes

Submitted by: Lauren V.

Download: Empathy- Standing In Someone Else's Shoes.docx

 

Communication Skills

 

Twister Listening Lesson Plan (K-1)

Submitted by: Ashley M.

Download: K-1 Twister Listening Lesson Plan.pdf K-1 Twister Listening Lesson Plan Note.docx

 

Asking for Help (K-2_

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Visual/written guide to help students request help

Download: Asking for help--notecard.doc

 

Who's Who Bingo (6-12)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Bingo game designed to practice communication skills

Download: Communication Skills.doc

 

Good Listener Cards (PK-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Cards with visual/written cues to improve listening skills

Download: good listener cards.doc

 

Driving in My Car (PK-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Following Directions K-2.doc

 

Bug on the Wall (PK-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Listening K-2.doc

 

Listening Skills Game

Submitted by: Dana P.

Download: Listening Skills Game.doc

 

Cross-Cultural Effectiveness

 

Diversity & Discrimination (Grade 2)

Submitted by: Amanda G.

Download: DiversityandDiscriminationLessonGrade2.pdf

 

The Crayon Box That Talked (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Downloads: Guidance Plans diversity.doc crayon box.doc

 

Each Person is Unique (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Lesson uses "The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf

Download: Diversity Crayon Box.doc

 

Elmer the Elephant (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Lesson about uniqueness using the book "Elmer" by David McKee

Download: Diversity.doc

 

Celebrate You Culture (Grade 3)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Lesson focusing on family celebrations

Download: Individual Differences.doc 

 

The Crayon Box that Talked (1-4)

Submitted by: Melodi H.

Download: The Crayon Box That Talked Lesson Idea.doc

 

Prejudice Lesson (Grade 4)

Submitted by: Danielle R.

Download: Prejudice Lesson.pdf

 

Responsible/ Respectful Behavior

 

Talk After Careful Thought (TACT)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: TACT.doc scenaroc.doc scenarios.doc

 

Fact or Fib (2-12)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Game

Download: fact or fib.pdf

 

Courage to Admit (K-6)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Game

Download: courage to admit.pdf

 

Cookies Guidance Lesson

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Activity based on the book "Cookies: Bite Sized Life Lessons"

Download: Responsibility.doc

 

Turn Card

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Card to remind others to be quiet during someone's turn

Download: turn card.doc

 

Walking in Line (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Walk in Line-Skill half pag.doc Walk in Line-Skill notecard.doc

 

Being First (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Being First K-2.doc

 

Trust Tree (K-2)

Submitted by: Melodi H.

Download: Trustworthiness-Lesson Plan.pdf

 

Tortoise & The Hare (PK-2)

Submitted by: Melodi H.

Description: Lesson about responsibility

Download: Responsibility.pdf

 

Great Manners Bingo (3-5)

Submitted by: Melodi H.

Download: Great Manners Bingo Instructions.pdf Great Manners Bingo.pdf

 

The Empty Pot (3-5)

Submitted by: Ashley R.

Description: Honesty

Download: 3 Honesty-The Empty Pot.docx CharacterEducationHonestyandBeingHonest.pdf

 

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (K)

Submitted by: Rachele' C.

Download: Respect guidance lesson.doc

 

College & Career Readiness

 

Paws in Jobland (3-5)

Submitted by: Sharyl K.

Download: PawsUS2008_Gr3-5.pdf

 

College & Career Guidance Lessons

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Collection of lesson plans

Download: collegeandcareerguidancelessons.zip

 

When I Grow Up (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Career K-2.DOC

 

ABC's of Careers (K-5)

Submitted by: Kimberly F.

Description: Simple activity that can be adjusted based on grade level

Download: ABCs of Work.pdf

 

Feelings & Emotions

 

Emotions & Body Language Game (K-3)

Submitted by: Amanda S.

Download: Emotions and Body Language Game (Grades K-3).pdf

 

Feelings Unit & Song

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Feelings Unit.doc feelings song.doc

 

Anger Lesson Plans

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Angry Words.doc Anger.doc Anger Lesson 2.doc

 

Feeling Cube (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Feelings management.doc

 

"The Very Angry Day that Amy Didn't Have" (2-3)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Anger K-2.doc

 

Identifying Feelings

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Identifying Feelings K-2.doc

 

Anger Management Lesson

Submitted By: Jo E.

Ah's anger.doc Ahn's Anger chart.pdf ah's anger worksheet.pdf

 

Bullying

 

Types of Bullying (Grade 3)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: bully_lesson (Grade 3).doc

 

Mean Jean

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Lesson based on "The Recess Queen" by Alexis O'Neill

Download: Mean Jean (K-2).doc

 

Cyber Bully Lesson Plan (3-5)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: cyber bully 3-5 lesson plan.doc cyber bully student sheet 2-5.doc Are you a cyberbully.doc

 

Cyber Bullying (3-5)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Guidance Plans cyberbullying.doc

 

Wrinkled Heart (K-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Bullying Wrinkled_Heart.doc

 

No More Teasing (Grade 3)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: teasing.doc teasrole.doc

 

Bully Buster Bingo (3-5)

Submitted by: Melodi H.

Download: Bully Buster Bingo.pdf

 

Internet Safety

 

Internet Safety (3-5)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Guidance Plans Internet safety.doc

 

Internet Safety (6-8)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Internet Safety.doc

 

Personal Safety

 

Let's Be Safe (PK-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: SamB.Lesson (PK-2).pdf sambrules.pdf sampuppetfront.pdf sampuppet.pdf

 

Never Ever Talk to Strangers (4K-2)

Submitted by: Ashley R.

Download:Copy of Check First.pdf  No, Go, and Tell.pdf 4K Protective Behaviors-Never Ever Talk to Stangers.docx

 

Transitions

 

Middle School Transition (6-8)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: Unit focused on helping existing middle school students welcome new students from elementary

Download: Unit Overview transition.doc

 

Middle School Transition (Grade 5)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Guidance Plans transition.doc

 

Miscellaneous

 

Bingo (K-12)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: bingo.doc bingoblank.doc

 

Our Favorite Things (PK-2)

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Identifying Favorite Things K-2.doc

 

Intro to Counselor-Mrs. Potato Head (4K-K)

Submitted by: Ashley R.

Download: 4K Introduction-Mrs. Potato Head.docx Mrs Potato Head.doc

 

Intro to Counselor-My Counselor Is (1-3)

Submitted by: Ashley R. 

Download: 1 Introduction-My counselor is.docx What does the School Counselor Do.ppt