Here is an update on what’s going on in Classroom Guidance. I plan to get back to weekly updates about what is happening here at ILE.
Kindergarten students have met three new friends—Impulsive Puppy, Be-Calm Bunny, and Slow-Down Snail. They have learned to look at someone’s eyes, mouth, and arms to find clues about how someone is feeling. They have also done a great job thinking about and sharing times when they felt happy and scared. We will continue with feelings by talking about how you can feel your feelings in your body, and that your feelings can change.
Mrs. Bostic’s Class is working through Hunter and his Amazing Remote Control. They have learned about the Channel Changer button, and the Pause button. This week we will learn about the Fast-Forward button, which encourages students to think about the consequences before they act. They will also learn what the word “consequences” means.
1st Grade students are moving along in the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. They have learned 5 Habits so far…1st Things 1st, Listen Before You Speak, I’m in Charge of Me, Balance Feels Best, and Always Have a Plan. This week we’re learning to “Think Win-Win.” Our story talks about how Lily Skunk wants to plant a garden, and comes up with a plan where she can plant it AND her mom can eat the veggies. The students finished the class by working in pairs to draw one picture where both students participated and were happy with their part.
2nd Grade students are still going strong with the 8 Keys of Excellence. We have talked about Integrity, Commitment, Ownership, and Balance. This week we are talking about the Key “Speak with Good Purpose.” Usually the students mention that this means to say nice things to others, which is true. But also, sometimes teachers or parents say things that seem mean or upset the students, but the reason (or purpose) for saying them is good…they want the child/student to learn and grow from it. So, we need to say things for reasons that help others and have a “good purpose” behind them. We read the book “Have You Filled A Bucket Today?” and talked about being a bucket-filler or a bucket-dipper. Bucket-fillers say kind words that help fill up someone’s bucket with good feelings, while bucket-dippers say mean things and take good feelings out of someone else’s bucket. At the end of class, I walked around with a bucket, and the students told me one thing they could say to fill someone’s bucket.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
