Monthly Guidance Topics August Goal Setting Safety Habit

Monthly Guidance Topics

August : Goal Setting, Safety, Habit 1, 2 • I can explain why good work habits at school and home are important for me now and in the future. • I can why setting a goal will help me save money • I can tell why learning to read write and count at school will help me get a job. • I can list safety rules for home, school and play for a safe environment September: Conflict Resolution, Emotions, Stress Habit 1, 5, 4 • I can tell how other people are feeling • I can tell ways to solve problems with my friends by talking and using stress management techniques. October: (Bullying Prevention Month) Habit 4, 5 • I can tell how other people are feeling • I can explain the rules of play • I can tell ways to solve problems with my friends by talking and use stress management techniques

November: Safety, Friendships Habit 4, Habit 7 • I can identify technology used at home and school • I can explain why it is important to be a team player at home and school. December: Teamwork, Cooperation, Respect (Culminating Project) Habit 1 -7 • • I can explain why it is important to be a team player at school and home I can explain why good work habits are important for me now and in the future I can tell why communication is important at home and at school I can tell ways to solve problems with my friends and by talking and using stress management skills January: Wellness Habit 1, 7 • • • I can choose how to eat healthy and exercise so I can have a healthy body I can explain why good hygiene is important I can explain how healthy foods help me grow and evelop I can identify nutrients my body needs I can identify the food groups

February: Diversity Habit 2, 6 • I can tell how peer pressure influences me • I can tell ways to solve problems with my friends by talking them out March: Career Awareness Habit 3, 6 • I can tell why people work • I can describe different careers in my community • I can tell why learning to read, write and count at school help me get a job • I can identify community service workers and agencies in my community April: Consumerism Habit 1, 2, 3 • I can explain the difference between a need and want • I can identify the difference between goods and services • I can look at products and tell why it is a good buy. • I can tell how peer pressure influences my wants.

May: Recycling, Safety, Stress Habit 1, 2, 7 • I can tell how to reduce, reuse and recycle items. • I can communicate using stress management techniques