Gianna Akerberg

A 4-session, 30-minute Tier 2 SEL program for 7th graders to learn and practice goal-setting skills, culminating in personal SMART goals and action plans. This group support lesson uses engaging, non-corny activities to help students reflect on their strengths, set meaningful goals, and plan for obstacles as they wrap up the school year.

This three-session individual counseling series for 8th graders focuses on reframing negative thinking patterns into positive ones. It's crucial for developing emotional resilience and improving mental well-being. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is designed to provide personalized support and practical strategies for managing negative thoughts.

This 4-session SEL skills class for 7th graders focuses on identifying and developing character strengths. Each 30-minute session will empower students to recognize their unique qualities and apply them in everyday situations, enhancing their self-awareness and interpersonal skills. This lesson is crucial for fostering a positive self-image and improving social interactions.

This lesson introduces elementary students to the concept of honesty through a short video and engaging activities. By using the video 'Ethics For Kids: Right And Wrong,' students will learn about making ethical decisions and the consequences of their actions. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the value of honesty in their daily interactions and decision-making processes.

This lesson focuses on helping 5th-grade students develop conversation skills by practicing maintaining a conversation for five exchanges. Using a game-based approach, students will engage in a fun and interactive activity that encourages them to think of questions or comments to keep the conversation going. This lesson is important as it helps students build social skills, confidence, and the ability to connect with others, which are essential for their emotional and social development.

This lesson helps a 2nd grader learn to verbalize their wants and needs through a trauma-informed approach. Using the video 'Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve,' the student will understand the importance of asking for help, requesting space, and borrowing items. This lesson is crucial for developing communication skills and building confidence in expressing oneself.

This lesson focuses on helping a 4th-grade student develop perspective-taking skills through a guided discussion. The student will be presented with scenarios to identify and discuss emotions and reactions. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for social interactions and personal development.

This lesson engages 4th-grade students in understanding the importance of active listening within teamwork. Through cooperative games and activities, students will practice listening and responding effectively to peers. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop essential communication skills that are vital for collaborative work and social interactions.

This lesson focuses on helping a 4th-grade student develop functional communication skills to express feelings, thoughts, and needs, while also practicing active listening. The session is designed to be trauma-informed, providing a safe and supportive environment for the student to engage in meaningful dialogue. This lesson is important as it empowers the student to communicate effectively, fostering better relationships and emotional well-being.

This lesson is designed for a 3rd-grade student in an individual counseling setting. The goal is to help the student identify what they need to feel comfortable and successful when facing a perceived school challenge. This is important as it empowers the student to articulate their needs, fostering self-awareness and self-advocacy skills.

This lesson introduces elementary students to the concept of honesty, using a video to make the learning experience engaging and memorable. Understanding honesty is crucial for building trust and integrity, and this lesson aims to instill these values in a fun and relatable way.

This lesson aims to teach grade 3 students the importance of honesty through a trauma-informed approach. By engaging with a video and participating in a group activity, students will explore the concept of honesty and its impact on relationships. This lesson is crucial for developing trust and integrity, which are foundational for healthy social interactions and personal growth.

This lesson is designed for a one-on-one counseling session with a 4th-grade student. The focus is on helping the student identify five coping strategies they can use when experiencing heightened emotions. This lesson is important as it equips the student with practical tools to manage their emotions, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.

This lesson aims to help a 4th-grade student with autism understand the concept of friendships and why it's okay not to be friends with everyone. Through a guided discussion with visual aids and a reflective activity, the student will explore social dynamics and personal boundaries. This lesson is important as it fosters self-awareness and empathy, helping the student navigate social interactions more effectively.

In this lesson, students will explore new emotion vocabulary using a feelings wheel and relate these emotions to the zones of regulation. This lesson is important as it helps young students recognize and articulate their emotions, which is a crucial step in developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills.

This lesson helps 2nd graders recognize impulsive choices and understand their effects on others. Through storytelling and discussion, students will learn to identify impulsive behaviors and reflect on how these actions can affect their peers. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and empathy, which are key components of social-emotional learning.

This lesson is designed to help a 3rd grader identify and express emotions accurately using the Zones of Regulation framework. Through engaging activities and guided discussions, the student will learn to recognize different emotions, categorize them into Zones, and articulate their feelings using the sentence structure 'I feel____because____.' This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and self-regulation, helping students understand and manage their emotions effectively.

In this brief counseling session, the student will explore and identify five personal strengths. This lesson is important as it helps the student build self-awareness and confidence, which are crucial for positive social interactions and personal development.

In this lesson, the student will read a short story and identify the feelings of the main character. This activity is designed to help students recognize and articulate emotions, which is a crucial skill for social-emotional learning. By understanding how characters feel in different situations, students can better empathize with others and reflect on their own emotions.

In this lesson, students will learn to identify situations that may cause anxiety and explore appropriate coping strategies. This lesson is important as it helps young students recognize their feelings and equips them with tools to manage anxiety, fostering emotional resilience and well-being.

In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of control and influence through interactive group activities and discussions. They will create a visual map to identify what they can control and what they can influence in their lives. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-awareness and decision-making skills, empowering them to focus on areas where they can make a difference.

In this lesson, students will learn about personal boundaries by creating 'control bubbles.' They will place things they can control inside the bubble and things they cannot control outside. This visual representation helps students understand the concept of control and personal boundaries, which is crucial for developing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills.

In this lesson, students will engage in an activity using balloons to visualize the things they can control and can't. This activity helps them understand the concept of control and responsibility, which is crucial for developing self-awareness and emotional regulation. By identifying what they can influence, students learn to focus their energy on positive actions and develop a sense of empowerment.

In this lesson, students will participate in a scavenger hunt around the classroom or school to find 'problems' that they must categorize by size and solve. This engaging activity promotes teamwork and creative thinking, helping students develop critical problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with peers.

In this lesson, students will engage in a 'Problem Parade' where they present problems of different sizes and suggest solutions. This creative activity is designed to build confidence and enhance public speaking skills among 2nd graders. By participating in this activity, students will learn to express their thoughts clearly, listen to others, and develop problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.

In this lesson, students will learn to identify and categorize problems based on their size and impact on daily life. Through engaging stories and interactive games, they will practice distinguishing between small, medium, and large problems. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling them to better manage their emotions and reactions to various situations.

In this lesson, kindergarten students will learn to differentiate between big and small problems through engaging storytelling and role-playing activities. They will participate in group discussions to categorize problems and develop strategies for addressing them effectively. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for their social-emotional development.

In this lesson, students will engage in storytelling to explore various problems characters face and discuss the size of each issue. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking and emotional intelligence by relating personal experiences to the examples discussed.

This lesson helps 3rd grade students learn how to transform negative thoughts into positive ones through engaging activities. By fostering self-awareness and positive thinking, students will develop skills that contribute to their emotional well-being and resilience. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to manage their emotions and build a positive mindset, which are essential for their overall development.

In this lesson, students will engage in 'The Problem Scale Game,' where they will rate different scenarios on a scale to determine the size of the problem. This activity is designed to help students develop critical thinking and decision-making skills by assessing various situations. By participating in this game, students will learn to better evaluate problems and make informed decisions, which are essential skills for their academic and personal lives.

In this lesson, students will engage in activities designed to foster empathy by stepping into someone else's shoes. They will reflect on how empathy can help in resolving conflicts. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, such as understanding others' perspectives and resolving conflicts peacefully, which are crucial for their personal and social development.