More Strong Uncomfortable Feelings:

Oct. 19 - 23

October 19th - 23rd

Theme: More Strong Uncomfortable Feelings

Monday, October 19th - Motivational Message

Sometimes things don't turn out the way we hope they will. Something may not be as good as you expected. Or there was bad weather when you had plans. We feel disappointed. Think of a time you felt disappointed when something did not go your way. Where did you feel the feeling in your body?

Listen to this Video of directions for completing one of the Disappointed Monster activities below.

Click on this link to do the Disappointed Monster Activities (In Black and White) No printer, No Problem. Tell an adult your answers.

Listen to this Video about what you can do when you feel disappointed.

Tuesday, October 20th - Read Aloud Tuesday

Sometimes we experience strong uncomfortable feelings. We feel sad when we feel left out. Sometimes we feel sad when we miss someone we care about.

Click on this video to think about the answers to these questions:

  • What makes you sad? Print and color this worksheet.

    • No Printer, No Problem. Draw your answer or tell an adult.

  • Where do you feel sadness in your body?

Then choose to listen to a read aloud below about feeling sad.

2 - 4 The Feels

K - 2 When I Feel Sad

K - 3 When Sophie's Feelings are Really Really Hurt

Wednesday, October 21st - Second Step lessons

Today we start our Second Step lessons. You may remember these from last year! By the way, you might see the other elementary school counselors during your lesson. I think you will really like hearing from Ms. Fontanez, Ms. Moeri and Ms. Kempf! Click on your grade level below to find your lesson.

K Learning to Listen

1 Learning to Listen

2 Being Respectful

3 Being Respectful Learners

4 Empathy and Respect

Thursday, October 22nd - Mindfulness Thursday

Have you ever been so excited that you could not sit still? Was it hard to concentrate? Where did you feel it in your body? Today we will practice mindfulness to calm down when you have a strong feeling like excitement. Choose two of the videos below to practice Mindfulness.

Shake the Sillies Out Mindfulness exercise

Rain Shower for Busy Thoughts

Swaying Trees Mindfulness Exercise

Let Go Mindfulness Exercise

Friday, October 23rd - Fun Friday

Listening to music can make you feel better when you feel a strong uncomfortable feeling. Click on the songs below.

Dave Matthews and Grover Sing About Feelings on Sesame Street

Trolls Can't Stop the Feeling Go Noodle

Then fill out this google form to let me know what you've learned this week.

Copy of My Disappointed Monster