February 2022 Classroom Guidance

 

February 2022 Classroom Guidance

Kindergarten – Learned about skills needed to be a successful learner

• Watched the story of “Howard B Wigglebottom Learns to Listen” By Howard Binkow then discussed what was/wasn’t working for Howard.

• Reviewed what “Whole Body Listening” is (using our brain, eyes, mouth, body, ears) to help us be the best we can be. 

• Reviewed importance/benefits of Whole Body Listening.

First & Second Grade – Goal Setting

• Read “Dex the Heart of a Hearo” By Caralyn Buehner.  

• Discussed the importance of goal setting, having a plan and following through

• Touched on growth mindset and perseverance

• Student’s practiced making a plan for potential school, home and friend goals

3rd Grade – Organization Skills/Time Management

• Reviewed what being organized looks like in regards to a student’s desk, backpack and time.

• Discussed benefits of organization and time management

• Shared “spaces at home” that can assist with organization and time management.

• Student’s self-reflected on areas they would like to improve in

• Student’s made a plan on how they could show growth in areas they selected

4th Grade – Study Skills/Test Taking

• Reviewed things in/out of our control when studying or preparing for tests

• Student’s shared common “worries” about test taking overall and then discussed how having some level of worry can be helpful and making sure there is a healthy balance.

• Discovered study preferences and that there is no right or wrong way (for example study guides, notes, extra practice, highlighting, flashcards, study buddy, repetition, mnemonic devices etc).

• Importance of positive self-talk

• Brainstormed what type of things become a distraction when trying to learn and how to advocate for yourself.

• Student’s identified at least two people they could count on for help should they need it in this area.

January 2022 Classroom Guidance

 

January 2022 Classroom Guidance

The focus for this month was Diversity

Kindergarten
• Listened to story “We’re Different, We’re the Same” By Bobbi Kates.
• We are ALL different but in many ways also the same
• Discussed all the ways we are the same yet different
• We are ALL special from the inside and out
• You are UNIQUE and truly one of a kind
• Always believe in yourself and be proud of what makes you special

First Grade
• Everyone has an identity
• Discussed various ways we identify ourselves (for example names, race, ethnicity, nationality, language, strengths, abilities, interests, family)
• Your identity is wonderful and unique
• It’s important to appreciate and respect what makes us all unique
• Student’s shared examples of what is special about them

Second Grade
• Discussed how differences can be really good
• Talked about ways we can learn from one another’s differences
• No matter our differences, we ALL have feelings and deserve to be respected
• Shared how it’s o.k to be curious and have questions but it’s crucial to learn in a respectful way.  
• Played a game called four corners to learn more about our similarities and differences.

Third Grade
• Brainstormed what our world would look like without differences
• Group discussion of benefits of diversity
• How we can accept and appreciate one another
• Importance of filtering our thoughts as our words come out when something is different
• Shared ideas of how to stand up and respect differences (showing empathy)

Fourth Grade
• Discussed diversity
• Students shared reasons why differences are important
• We ALL have value and deserve to be respected
• Student’s participated in a diversity treasure hunt and continued to learn interesting things about one another.