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Fifth grade is a wonderful age when children are on the brink of adolescence and
exploring who they are and what they want to be. Communication takes on
increased importance as students navigate friendships and the ever-changing
dynamics of the parent-child relationship. In recognition of these changes I will be
spending time during guidance class every other week exploring who we are and the
choices we make, while helping students appreciate the wide diversity of
personalities, abilities, interests, and ideas that their peers present. Communicating
effectively and respectfully with others will be a focal part of all guidance lessons.
Some topics that we will discuss during 5th grade guidance will be: How to be a
Successful Student (Creating Schedules, Test Taking Tips), Respect, Bullying,
Relationships, Meditation, Career Exploration, Goal-Setting, Internet/Technology
Safety, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Diversity and Leadership.
Emotional IQ
After the introduction of how emotions affect behavior, students will understand what
emotional IQ is and why it is important. Through open discussion of the different types of
intelligences, academic, social and emotional, students will use this added dimension to make
healthy decisions concerning their feelings.
Bullying
Students will discuss bullying encounters, whether as a victim, bully or bystander. They
will also understand how feelings of anger, fear, sadness, and loneliness can leave invisible
scars. The counselor will use different images and scenarios as prompts to have students act out
appropriate and inappropriate responses to situations.
Self-Esteem
By identifying positive characteristics of themselves, students will learn the difference
between having a healthy and optimistic self-esteem and bragging.
Conflict Resolution
Because conflict is unavoidable at any age and sometimes problematic at this age,
students embark upon a unit to define conflict, and learn how to effectively handle conflict
using proper techniques and behaviors. Students will also become aware of their specific
responses to conflict and how that awareness helps them to see a conflict from all perspectives.
They will learn to solve conflicts using a win-win model. The counselor also explains the benefits
and use of mediators and the rules of fighting fair.
Refusal Skills
The counselor will introduce and explain five different ways to say no and practice the
skills with the students. By gaining an understanding of how peer pressure affects the ability to
say yes or no, students will be better equipped to handle future situations.
Diversity/Accepting Differences
Students will recognize the importance of respecting diversity, explore social problems of
stereotyping and distinguish unfair treatment of others.
Career Development
Students will use an Explorer Career Guide to help them identify possible careers of
interest.
Service Learning
Students will participate in a community service project. This will enable them to
understand the many benefits of helping others.
*Prior to this unit, parents will be notified via e-alert with additional information regarding the lessons and
will be given the opportunity to allow their child to opt out.