September 14th - 18th

Our Theme of the Week is: Getting to Know You

Monday, Sept. 14th -

Listen to this video giving directions for the week.

Motivational Monday - Listen to a motivational video message from the K-4 Elementary Counselors on this week's theme of getting to know you.

You have value and worth simply for being you. Take some time to think about what makes you special. You will be sharing some of the these things later in the week.

Listen to this Mindfulness Reflection: You Are Unique.

*There will be a google form to fill out at the end of this week to help you reflect on what you've learned this week in Counselor's Corner.

Tuesday, Sept. 15th -

Read Aloud Tuesday - There are some awesome choices today of books to read that remind us of who we are and why we are special just the way we are. Please choose two books to listen to today. They will be here all week!

K - 1 Incredible Me

Grades K - 4 What I like About Me

Grades K - 4 I'm Gonna Like Me

Grades K - 4 We're All Wonders

Grades K - 4 I am Enough

• Start your day off with these positive affirmations. Or if you prefer, read some of these affirmations out loud. An "Affirmation" is a positive thought we tell ourselves! Pick your favorite one, and keep it in your mind!

Wednesday, Sept. 16th

I want to get to know you! What makes you special? What makes you different from everyone else? There's no one that is exactly like you. From the color of your hair to the way you dress to what you like to eat, these are special things that make you.

I should know:) I am an identical twin. That means I look a whole lot like my twin sister, BUT we are not the same. There are things that make me unique and special, different even from my twin sister.

I would like to get to know more about what makes you, you.

Directions:

Choice #1: The first option is to make an All About Me Poster. The directions are here. You don't have to use poster paper. You can print out the letters "M" and "E" and add pictures of your interests or just draw pictures that represent things that make you who you are.

Choice #2: You can use this All About Me activity (click the link) to share what makes you special. You can print it and fill it out or just use it as a sample to get started. You can draw some things that make you special, like your likes and dislikes or you can tell someone else all the things that make you who you are.

Choice #3: (grades 3 & 4) The All About Me Gazette is a third choice for sharing about who you are. This one page newspaper is all about you! Click this link to find out more.

If you chose to make an All About Me poster, hang it where you can see it every day. If you would like, share a picture of your finished product by emailing it to me at email ID gcollins.

Thursday, Sept. 17th -

Mindfulness Thursday - What is Mindfulness anyway? Listen to this explanation from Mind Yeti.

Then, sit quietly where you are. Take notice of the things around you, and count down through each of the senses on the card below. Or if you would prefer, try this Mindfulness Exercise to reflect on your surroundings. Your surroundings are part of what makes you who you are.