Classroom guidance lessons are designed to foster the personal, social, academic, and career development of all students. I will be working closely with teachers to ensure that classroom guidance lessons are meeting the developmental needs of students and supporting school success.
Classroom guidance lessons will take place once-twice a month (time/schedule permitting) in grades K-5. Lessons will be approximately 30-45 minutes during a time that works best for the classroom teacher and students. Each lesson is created around our new Sanford Harmony Curriculum that focuses on diversity, communication, empathy, acceptance, and friendship.
Our 2020-2021 Classroom Guidance Lesson topics will be as follows:
September: Introductory Lessons with Mrs. Finch! What does your School Counselor do?
October: Expressing & Understanding Feelings
November: Diversity & Acceptance
December: Mindfulness 
January: Empathy
February: Problem Solving
March: Career Awareness
April: Friendship
May: Teamwork
June: Transition to Middle School lessons with 5th grade/Wrapping up Character Education Program
