Ages 6-8
Taught by Candice Keaton
This class invites young learners ages 6-8 to learn basic social skills and habits that will improve their self confidence. Together we will learn how to build healthy relationships with ourselves, our families, and our community. This course will develop listening and communication skills that promote respect, kindness, self advocacy, and conflict resolution.
​
Objectives:
-
Build positive relationships and a positive school community
-
Improve adult/student interactions
-
Strive for the empowerment of a child over compliance
-
Improve student/student interactions
-
Teach skills that support academic achievement
​
This is a year-long course with an emphasis on Social Emotional Learning. Through fun games, dialogue, and a variety of other activities, students will learn skills that contribute to more confident learners and more kind, socially aware youth. Each week we will cover one or more skills or habits aligned with class themes. Students will be given a journal at the beginning of the course and need to bring it weekly. Your child should be capable of writing simple sentences or drawing thoughtful pictures in response to prompts. Homework may be assigned, but will not exceed 15 mins, and is not mandatory. This course utilizes the Boys Town Press Social Skill of the Week and the Be Internet Awesome curriculum as well as a variety of books, and games. The themes for the class are Greetings, Manners, Listening & Communication Skills, Internet safety, Friendship, Help, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, and Consequences.
FALL SEMESTER
Week One: Making Introductions & Greetings
Week Two: Following Instructions & Manners
Week Three: Listening & Talking To Others, Contributing To A Conversation
Week Four: Focus, Staying On Task, Ignoring Distractions
Week Five: Interrupting Appropriately, Asking Questions, Asking For Clarification
Week Six: Disagreeing Appropriately, Valuing Differences
Week Seven: Making An Apology, Accepting Apologies, Resolving Conflicts
Week Eight: Sharing, Waiting Your Turn
Week Nine: Working With Others, Teamwork
Week Ten: Charity, Generosity, Caring For the Property of Others
Week Eleven: Review & Class Party
WINTER SEMESTER
Week One: Time Management & Setting Goals
Week Two: Analyzing & Completing Tasks
Week Three: Self Advocating & Saying No Politely
Week Four: Asking For and Accepting Help/Assistance, Offering Help
Week Five: Showing Gratitude & Appreciation
Week Six: Compliments, Choosing Appropriate Language
Week Seven: Asking Permission, Rules, Accepting No For An Answer
Week Eight: Reporting Other Youth’s Behavior, Correcting Another Person
Week Nine: Giving and Accepting Criticism/Feedback
Week Ten: Review & Class Party
SPRING SEMESTER
Week One: Problem Solving (SODAS), Accepting Consequences
Week Two: Communicating Honestly & Self Reporting Your Own Behavior
Week Three: Making Positive Self- Statements, Interrupting Negative Thoughts
Week Four: Self Control & Situational Awareness
Week Five: Coping Skills, Asking For Time To Cool Down
Week Six: Healthy Habits & Hygiene
Week Seven: Using Technology Appropriately At Home And School, Alternatives
Week Eight: Be Internet Awesome Curriculum
Week Nine: Review & Class Par