Students will use positive communications skills when expressing needs, wants, and feelings, and identify the skills needed to be a responsible friend and family member. They will report data using charts, tables, and graphs.

Related Subject: Language Arts, Math
Grade Level: Elementary
Concept: Self-Evaluation, Communication
Related Occupations: All Occupations
Type of Activity: Small Group, Individual with class discussion
National Career Development Guidelines: Develop an understanding of yourself and maintain a positive self-concept. (PS1)

In 2001, Budding Blooms Greenhouse was created and initiated for fourth-grade students between two elementary school teachers at Tower Rock Elementary School in Prairie du Sac. The purpose was to create hands-on activities that promote an understanding and respect for Wisconsin’s agriculture. The vision for ls project was three-fold: to-naturally integrate real-world learning in every part of the curriculum, to utilize the program as a mentorship opportunity, and to obtain district-wide involvement.

Wisconsin's E4E legislation Act 20 requires that districts plan career awareness activities at the elementary grade levels, including developing an understanding of the following:1. Why people work.2. The kinds of conditions under which people work.3. The levels of training and education needed for work.4. Common expectations for employees in the workplace.5. How expectations at school are related to expectations in the world of work. The attached slide deck presented by Andréa Donegan, School Counseling Consultant at the WI Dept. of Public Instruction and Jenny Holle, Elementary School Counselor at the Burlington Area School District provides a wealth of linked resources to get your district started on their elementary career exploration journey.