This Month in Guidance we are learning many things that can help us be better prepared to learn academically.
In Kindergarten we have been talking about feelings and why they are important. We have been practicing "reading" other people’s feelings. Research shows if children can "read" other children’s emotions in various social situations they are more likely to make good choices, and be successful at making friends.
In First Grade at both schools we are learning about feelings. We have focused on how what we say and do make other people feel certain ways. We have learned every day you make yourself look friendly or mean by what you say and do. At York also talked about bullying. What is it and where do bullies get their power from? We also learned ways we can work together to take power away from bullies. At Jefferson we are learning how to predict the feelings of others. We are learning what to do when you and your friend are playing and their feelings change to be different than yours. How can you be a good friend and keep your friends?
In Second Grade at both schools we will be learning about how powerful are words are. We will see how our words change what other people think and feel about us. We will also begin learning about staying in control when our feelings get really strong. We will learn strategies that students can use to calm down.
In Third Grade at Jefferson we will begin to study strong feelings of anger. We will clearly see how you can make choices that allow you to stay in control. We will learn that even when you don't feel like it, you can control your anger. At York we will be exploring how making excuses instead of taking responsibility can cause problems in your life. Students will learn the importance of stepping up and taking responsibility for their work and their actions.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
September 2012
In Kindergarten and First Grade at York and Jefferson: we are starting to learn about feelings. Reasearch shows that kids who can tell how other kids are feeling (reading social situations) have more friends and are more successful in school. Together we are studying how to read facial expressions and body language.
In Second Grade at Jefferson: we will be learning empathy training and exploring why it helps to be careful with our words. We will see how our words impact other people and how that in turn can impact us.
In Second Grade and Third Grade at York: we will learn about bullying. We will talk about what makes something bullying and how to respond to it. We will see that bullys get their power from the people around them. We will learn ways to work together to take power away from bullys.
In Third Grade at Jefferson: we are learning strategies for taking responsibility and the importance of not making excuses for poor choices.
In Second Grade at Jefferson: we will be learning empathy training and exploring why it helps to be careful with our words. We will see how our words impact other people and how that in turn can impact us.
In Second Grade and Third Grade at York: we will learn about bullying. We will talk about what makes something bullying and how to respond to it. We will see that bullys get their power from the people around them. We will learn ways to work together to take power away from bullys.
In Third Grade at Jefferson: we are learning strategies for taking responsibility and the importance of not making excuses for poor choices.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Classroom Guidance August 2012
We will be learning what to do when someone starts bugging you. We will talk about how to handle conflict and otehr problems in a way that helps you keep your friends. In Grades 1, 2 and 3 we will be learning how to stay in control and react appropriately when someone is bugging us. We will talk about about how using the 5 steps of ignore, walk away, talk friendly, talk firmly, and get help keep us in control. We will learn how and why each step works so well and talk about the real value of not giving the other person power over your own emotions. We will also learn about times when you need to get help right away. Also in Grade 1 at Jefferson we will be learning how to identify how other people are feeling. We will practice ways to recognize certain key feelings in other people and how to respond to various feelings. This empathy training builds a foundation that enables children to understand each other better and helps them become more sucessful at making and keeping friends.
In Kindergarten at both schools: We are learning that a counselor is a person you can talk to who will help you find ways to make problems smaller. We will read the books "Hands are Not for Hitting" and "Words are Not for Hurting". Each class will sign a promise paper which will be posted as a reminder to not use our hands or words to hurt each other. We will also begin empathy training. This will help children learn how to understand and manage their feelings. Research shows if children can "read" the emotions of other children in various social situations they are more likely to make good choices and be successful at making friends.
In Kindergarten at both schools: We are learning that a counselor is a person you can talk to who will help you find ways to make problems smaller. We will read the books "Hands are Not for Hitting" and "Words are Not for Hurting". Each class will sign a promise paper which will be posted as a reminder to not use our hands or words to hurt each other. We will also begin empathy training. This will help children learn how to understand and manage their feelings. Research shows if children can "read" the emotions of other children in various social situations they are more likely to make good choices and be successful at making friends.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Spring is finally here!
We have covered a lot of ground this year. At every grade level we have talked about good touches and bad touches and what to do if someone tries to give you a bad touch.
In Kindergarten we have been learning to recognize more emotions in others as well has ways to manage our own emotions. We have also been studying how to handle various friendship problems and we have been practicing some friendship skills.
First Grade learned about bullying, when to get help from an adult, what tattling is and what it is not, and strategies to manage anger.
Second Grade learned some problem solving skills and how to handle bullying. We also spent some time understanding how conflicts work and what you can do to reduce conflict when you find yourself in one.
Third Grade has spent a lot of time talking about bullying. We learned how it works, what it is, and what each person in our school could do to help reduce the amount of bullying in our school. We talked about stepping up to be a Hero in the Hallway. We are also in the process of talking about the transition to intermediate school. We will learn about the new school and what to do with the feelings we have about going to a new school.
In Kindergarten we have been learning to recognize more emotions in others as well has ways to manage our own emotions. We have also been studying how to handle various friendship problems and we have been practicing some friendship skills.
First Grade learned about bullying, when to get help from an adult, what tattling is and what it is not, and strategies to manage anger.
Second Grade learned some problem solving skills and how to handle bullying. We also spent some time understanding how conflicts work and what you can do to reduce conflict when you find yourself in one.
Third Grade has spent a lot of time talking about bullying. We learned how it works, what it is, and what each person in our school could do to help reduce the amount of bullying in our school. We talked about stepping up to be a Hero in the Hallway. We are also in the process of talking about the transition to intermediate school. We will learn about the new school and what to do with the feelings we have about going to a new school.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Winter is Here
Classroom Guidance Update:
Kindergarten: In December we have continued with empathy training. We are learning about how to recognize strong feelings and frustration. We are also learning ways to calm our body down when we are having strong feelings. We’ve learned everything we say or do makes our problem bigger or smaller. In January we will be learning about how to deal with not getting what you want, and how to avoid fighting.
First Grade: In December we read the story Band Aid Chicken and learned about bullying. In January we will be learning ten ways to calm down when we are angry.
Second Grade : In December we learned five ways to handle teasing and put downs. In January we will be learning about bullying. We will learn what it is and what to do about it.
Third Grade : In December we learned about dealing with conflict. We talked about conflict being like an escalator. If you have a problem and you don't do anything different your problem will get bigger. We learned things that you can do to solve problems and stay in control. In January we will be learning about bullying. We will learn what it is and what to do about it.
Kindergarten: In December we have continued with empathy training. We are learning about how to recognize strong feelings and frustration. We are also learning ways to calm our body down when we are having strong feelings. We’ve learned everything we say or do makes our problem bigger or smaller. In January we will be learning about how to deal with not getting what you want, and how to avoid fighting.
First Grade: In December we read the story Band Aid Chicken and learned about bullying. In January we will be learning ten ways to calm down when we are angry.
Second Grade : In December we learned five ways to handle teasing and put downs. In January we will be learning about bullying. We will learn what it is and what to do about it.
Third Grade : In December we learned about dealing with conflict. We talked about conflict being like an escalator. If you have a problem and you don't do anything different your problem will get bigger. We learned things that you can do to solve problems and stay in control. In January we will be learning about bullying. We will learn what it is and what to do about it.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Fall 2010 Classroom Guidance
In Kindergarten we continue to learn about feelings and showing others we care. In November we are learning about intentions. We will learn how to tell if something was done by accident or on purpose, and what to do if you accidently hurt someone.
In First grade we learned how to identify how another person is feeling. Research shows if students can read other kids’ feelings in various social situations they are more likely to make positive choices and keep friends. In November we are going to learn ways that we can calm down from strong feelings.
In Second grade and Third grade we learned recently how powerful our words are and why we should be careful with them. We also learned that working together as a team can make a big difference. Next we will be learning how to calm ourselves down and stay in control when we get angry. We will be learning about problem solving and how we can make our own problems bigger or smaller.
In First grade we learned how to identify how another person is feeling. Research shows if students can read other kids’ feelings in various social situations they are more likely to make positive choices and keep friends. In November we are going to learn ways that we can calm down from strong feelings.
In Second grade and Third grade we learned recently how powerful our words are and why we should be careful with them. We also learned that working together as a team can make a big difference. Next we will be learning how to calm ourselves down and stay in control when we get angry. We will be learning about problem solving and how we can make our own problems bigger or smaller.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
September Classroom Guidance
Middlebury Elementary & Jefferson Elementary:
Grades 1, 2 and 3 we have been learning how to stay in control and react appropriately when someone is bugging us. We talked about how using the 5 steps of ignore, walk away, talk friendly, talk firmly, and get help keep us in control. We learned why each step works so well and the value of not giving the other person power over your own emotions. We also talked about times when you need to get help right away. Also in Grade 1 at Jefferson we have been learning how to identify how other people are feeling. We practiced and learned ways to recognize certain feeling in other people and how to respond to various feelings. This empathy training builds a foundation that enables children to understand each other better and helps them become more sucessful at making and keeping friends.
In Kindergarten at both schools: We learned that a counselor is a person you can talk to who will help you find ways to make problems smaller. We read the books "Hands are Not for Hitting" and "Words are Not for Hurting". Each class signed a promise paper which will be posted as a reminder to not use our hands or words to hurt each other. We have also begun empathy training. This will help children learn how to understand and manage their feelings. Research shows if children can "read" other childrens emotions in various social situations they are more likely to make good choices and be successful at making friends.
Grades 1, 2 and 3 we have been learning how to stay in control and react appropriately when someone is bugging us. We talked about how using the 5 steps of ignore, walk away, talk friendly, talk firmly, and get help keep us in control. We learned why each step works so well and the value of not giving the other person power over your own emotions. We also talked about times when you need to get help right away. Also in Grade 1 at Jefferson we have been learning how to identify how other people are feeling. We practiced and learned ways to recognize certain feeling in other people and how to respond to various feelings. This empathy training builds a foundation that enables children to understand each other better and helps them become more sucessful at making and keeping friends.
In Kindergarten at both schools: We learned that a counselor is a person you can talk to who will help you find ways to make problems smaller. We read the books "Hands are Not for Hitting" and "Words are Not for Hurting". Each class signed a promise paper which will be posted as a reminder to not use our hands or words to hurt each other. We have also begun empathy training. This will help children learn how to understand and manage their feelings. Research shows if children can "read" other childrens emotions in various social situations they are more likely to make good choices and be successful at making friends.
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