Catlin Gabel

Counselor K

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Unit	Essential Questions	Habits Of Mind	Content	Skills and Processes	Assessment	Resources	Multicultural Dimension
Problem solving	•How can I solve problems with my classmates? •What happens when we have different styles or tempos than our friends?	Understanding others Self-awareness Flexibility Impulse control	Differences are okay How to read others' reactions How and when to modify own behavior Intentional versus accidental problems with friends Joining strategies Sharing and Turn Taking	Begin to accept differences Get along with many types of personalities *Self-regulate behavior	*Teacher observaton
Feelings: Review	* How do we label our own feelings? * Is it ok to feel differently than my friend?	Self-awareness Empathy *Appreciation of differences	Review naming emotions -happy -sad -scared -disgusted -surprised -mad	Identify feelings Role play varied feeling states	Teacher observations	Second Step Curriculum
Conflict resolution	•What do I do when I am angry?	Self awareness Creative problem-solving *Empathy	Ways to cool down Ways to express anger safely *Ways to negotiate solutions	*Solve conflicts -at first with some assistance -then solve on their own	*Adult observation: Are children using anger management strategies?	Second Step Curriculum	*Photos of children of diverse backgrounds
Shapes of Families	•What makes a family a family? •Are families all the same?	Empathy Appreciation of differences *Flexibility	Each family is unique People do not have to live together to be a family *Parent constellations vary -mom and dad -single parents -divorced parents -two moms -two dads -step-parents -grandparents raising children -adoptive parents Families can change and still be a family	Represent their family using dolls Demonstrate respect for other family shapes *Experience respect from others for their family shape	*Adult observation		Families come in all shapes There is no one right way to be a family