Boys Social Skills & Friendship Group

Description

This 10-session small group counseling curriculum teaches social skills, self-control, friendship, coping skills, conflict resolution, and positive behavior to K – 5th grade boys.

♥️ These materials are also perfect for individual counseling!

⭐ Just like in a video game, students have a “Player Profile” and “Level UP” their character. After each session, they earn a new “skill badge” for their profile.

✨ THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE INCLUDES:

✅ Detailed step-by-step plans for each session
✅ Differentiated materials for K – 5th grade students: games, icebreakers, crafts, sorting activities, posters, discussion cards, drawing pages, writing pages, interactive/movement-based activities, and more!
✅ FUN themes boys love like video games, football, race cars, ninjas, tools, superheroes, and more!
✅ Player Profiles (4 choices with diverse clipart) + 8 skill badges
✅ Pretest/posttest to track student growth and progress
✅ Binder cover
✅ Binder spines
✅ Folder cover for students
✅ Alignment to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
✅ Teacher referral forms
✅ Parent letters in English & Spanish
✅ EDITABLE versions of all forms
✅ Hall passes
✅ Student reminder cards
✅ Attendance chart
✅ Group rules
✅ Confidentiality agreement
✅ Feelings check-in
✅ Completion certificate

☺️ Editable versions of all forms are included for school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: This group is flexible and customizable to meet the needs and developmental level of your students. Implement all 10 sessions in the order presented. Or change the order of sessions, pick and choose certain sessions, or add in your own materials.

⭐ Session Outline:

1. Session 1: Introductions & Icebreakers
2. Session 2: Level UP our Feelings: Emotions Road Trip
3. Session 3: Level UP our Coping Skills: Ninja Training
4. Session 4: Level UP our Behavior: Touchdown & Fumble Choices
5. Session 5: Level UP our Self-Control: Video Game Controllers
6. Session 6: Level UP our Friendships: Friendship Toolboxes
7. Session 7: Level UP our Problem-Solving Skills: Steer Your Race Car Towards Good Solutions
8. Session 8: Level UP our I-Messages: I-Messages Express Restaurant
9. Session 9: Level UP our Self-Esteem: Super YOU (Superheroes)
10. Session 10: Group Closure & Reflection