As per the ASCA (American School Counselor Association), we are very involved in the students classroom learning environment.
Classroom counseling/guidance services are available for all grades.
Particular topics are developmentally appropriate for each grade and when requested, services are provided. Videos, books, and follow-up activities are often used.
Tattling Bossiness Listening Respect Following Rules
Free the Horses (Active Parenting Publishers)
This is a self-esteem classroom video and discussion program presented by the school counselor. At minimum, it is an eleven-week "adventure", but often it spans the entire school year. This time commitment allows for continuous contact with the students, time for follow-up activities, and for the students to have direct contact with the school counselor.
Life Skills Program
This is an eight week program that often expands to cover additional topics. It is a video/activity-based discussion classroom program that also includes children's books to supplement the units. The topics covered are developmentally age-appropriate for second grade students.
Topics covered vary from classroom to classroom based on the needs of the students.