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.
