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Students in all grade levels will have age-appropriate lessons in the following areas:
Self- Awareness
Identifying Feelings
Identifying Traits
Social Awareness
Recognizing others feelings
Empathy
Disagreeing with others
Respect for other people’s feelings and belongings
Self- Management
Monitoring Stress and coping skills
Growth Mindset - Developing Grit
Showing Self Control
Goal Setting
Responsible Decision Making
Communicating
Appropriate behavior
Following rules
Safety
Theme Olympics
September:
3rd grade starts off our counselor lessons discussing the Olympics... well we are using the theme of Olympics to discuss ways we can strive to be proud of who we are and also share our gifts and goals with others! Students created flags with different images and words that describe themselves. We discussed how being proud of who we are is important as long as we do not think our strengths and qualities determine our worth. We are all gifts from God created differently and with different abilities. Reflecting on these values help shape student understanding of both humility and empathy.
After students finished their flags they were able to share and reflect on the classroom strengths. Students took time to go outside to the outdoor classroom and proudly display the qualities of themselves that bring joy to others and the gifts they have to share. Finally, students were able to proudly display their flags through the hallways, quietly and confidently!
October:
In order to explore ways to stand up for others and be confident in our daily actions, students in 3rd grade listened to the story, The Recess Queen. We explored the definition of the word "bullying" and ways we can be a buddy not a bully to our friends. We discussed the way other's feel when being treated unkindly or intimidated. We discussed how bullying behaviors are intentional, ongoing, and one-sided mean behaviors with an imbalance of power. As we move forward through October, we will discuss the types of bullying behaviors vs conflict behaviors and how to handle and share concerns with trusted adults.
During October, students in 3rd grade are also learning about FIRE week - discussing the terms inclusivity and empathy. We also use this time to discuss how our behaviors, whether purposeful or not, impact others. Because FIRE week also falls in the month in which we explore Anti-Bullying initiatives, I use this time in class to help understand the difference between bullying behaviors, mean behaviors, and rude behaviors. We read a story about a bully monster and a tease monster and discuss the difference between harmless and fun teasing and hurtful teasing. We discuss perspective and how one person's fun tease may be perceived as a mean tease from others . Helping teach kids the value of communicating how they feel and the bravery to speak up is integral to this message.
November
Students used the theme of Olympics to discuss the idea of creating and sticking to goals. Students learned the term S.M.A.R.T. ( Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely)goals and were tasked to create one goal for 3rd grade. By using this model, we can practice by checking if a goal is possible and relevant for the student to achieve. We teach the vocabulary in order to help students to be accountable for growing in different areas of their lives. Some students focused on athletic goals while others brainstormed goals that could improve the lives of others such as volunteering or building new friendships. Students will follow up on the progress of these goals at the end of 2nd quarter to assess progress and also determine if a new (more attainable) should be created.
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