Wednesday, December 3, 2014

December 2014 Classroom Guidance



Jefferson and York Kindergarten: 

We are learning ways to calm down from strong feelings
(deep breaths, counting, safe place and self talk)  We are seeing why we need these strategies, how they help us, and practicing them.  This helps us to be more likely to use them when we need to stay in control.  We are also learning that staying in control helps you have more friends and do better in school.

Jefferson and York First Grade:

We are learning effective ways students can respond to bullies.

Jefferson and York Second Grade:

We will read Simon's Hook and learn 5 effective ways to handle teasing. Each student will make a specific plan to handle teasing in an effective way.  We will also go to Fish School and get a "Fish School Diploma"  http://www.grandmarose.com/neighborhood.htm  

Jefferson and York 
Third Grade:

We are playing the game "Make Your Plan" and learning effective ways to calm our brains and our bodies down in stressful situations.  At York we will also read the book "Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed" by Emily Pearson.  We will learn about the power of kindness.