School Counselor Resource Series: Teaching Mindsets & Behaviors Through Physical Activity

It is no surprise that physical activity improves overall health. However, in addition to its physical benefits, school counselors can also use physical activity to promote positive academic and social/emotional development. Updated in 2019 to align with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors, this publication contains 12 lessons to incorporate physical activity into your school counseling core curriculum with students in grades 4-8. Lessons cover: Lesson 1 – Respecting Each Other: We’re all Different Lesson 2 – Teamwork: Nonverbal Communication Lesson 3 – Effort: Where Hard Work Meets Fun Lesson 4 – Cooperation: Working Hard Together Lesson 5 – Showing your Strengths Together Lesson 6 – Caring for Others Lesson 7 – Self-Direction: Dare Yourself to Look Silly Lesson 8 – Cheering on Your Teammates Lesson 9 – Including Others Lesson 10 – Finding Your Voice as an Individual and Group Lesson 11 – Leading Others: Your Turn to Take Ownership Lesson 12 – The Power of the Group