Northwest School Counseling Corner

Children at Northwest will have available more sensory 'tools' this upcoming year than every before!

sit n move cushions putty

bean bags pencil grips

chairs bands cube chairs

water bottles stress balls

flexible chairs

And much much more!

Please, please remember to practice "I messages" with your child when dealing with any type of conflicts!

I feel........ feeling

When.......... undesirable behavior

Because........why you don't want that behavior

And I want.....what you want

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Peer Tutor Program

Last year, we had over 54 fifth grade students who gave up their recess to 'tutor' a kindergarten child!! The program started in October and ran through June. Can you imagine the committment that is required from these students? And they LOVE doing it! Relationships flourish, self-esteem grows, knowledge abounds and everyone gains!! Ask your 5th grader if he or she is planning to be a tutor this year!