Classroom Guidance Lessons August - September 2020
August 24th - Sept. 11th Meet the Counselor Minute Meetings. I meet with each student for about a minute to get to know them and see if they have any needs to be addressed. I also have them tell me a strength and an idea they like to think about for a future career.
September 8-September 25
PK -5th will experience Kelso's Choices, a Social Emotional Learning curriculum, providing students with the tools they need to solve Small problems. Students will learn how to know what kind of problem they have. For example, when you feel mad or sad, you have a small problem and should try two Kelso's Choices before telling an adult.
PK- 2nd graders will receive several lessons that include stories and practice using the nine strategies shown on the wheel below.
Third - Fifth graders will review the nine strategies and practice applying different Kelso's Choices to typical peer conflicts and challenging situations.
All students will be frequently reminded to tell an adult they trust when they feel afraid which indicates they are faced with a BIG problem. I encourage parents and students to utilize Kelso's choices at home to reinforce the habit of making healthy choices to solve problems.
PK- 2nd graders will receive several lessons that include stories and practice using the nine strategies shown on the wheel below.
Third - Fifth graders will review the nine strategies and practice applying different Kelso's Choices to typical peer conflicts and challenging situations.
All students will be frequently reminded to tell an adult they trust when they feel afraid which indicates they are faced with a BIG problem. I encourage parents and students to utilize Kelso's choices at home to reinforce the habit of making healthy choices to solve problems.