Ms. McPherson's K-3 lessons

September 2020: School Counselor Introduction

K-3 received a school counselor introduction which included the role of a counselor and a kahoot!

October/November 2020: Making responsible choices and treating others with kindness

In K-3, we read some of these books and learned about the lessons within them.

In my heart

My mouth is a volcano!

I'm NOT just a scribble

Spaghetti in a hotdog bun

December 2020: Growth Mindset

In K-3 we discussed about having a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset. Here are some of the books and videos we discussed.

The Dot

Mojo Growth Mindset

The Most Magnificent Thing

January 2021: Goal Setting

K-3 in January talked about Goal Setting. Why is it important to set realistic goals? How does goal setting help you?

February 2021: Love, Kindness and Self-Compassion

K-3 will learn about loving themselves in addition to loving others. Here are some of the books we read this month:

"A little spot of love"

"The friend I need"

"Listening with my heart"

March 2021: Resiliency, "Bounding" Back and Perseverance

This month, K-3 learned about what it means to be resilient and mindful. We made crafts and watched short films:

Resilience bugs

"Piper" Pixar Short

"Boundin' " Pixar Short

April 2021: Appreciating others, appreciation of beauty and excellence and integrity

This month, K-3 will learn about Appreciating others, their cultural background as well as what it means to have integrity.

The Jelly Donut Difference

Nerdy Birdy

The World Needs More Purple People


The Empty Pot