Ask your student:

- Who is your school counselor?

- What does a school counselor do?

Ask your student:

- What is conflict?

- What does it mean when a conflict escalates?

Ask your student:

- Can you name 3 ways to solve or de-escalate a conflict that could happen at school?

We read the story Malala's Magic pencil by Malala Yousafazi and introduce the concept of stereotypes and bias

Ask your student:

-What is the difference between stereotypes and bias?

- What were some examples of stereotypes discussed in class?

We read the story Malala's Magic pencil by Malala Yousafazi and introduce the concept of stereotypes and bias

Ask your student:

-What is the difference between stereotypes and bias?

- What were some examples of stereotypes discussed in class?

Student create a slide with their prefered labels and stereotype busters.

Ask your student:

- What are some of the labels you choose for your players card?

- Do you want to show me your card? (google classroom)

This unit (3 lessons) is required by WCPSS in the 4th grade guidance curriculum. Students learn about coping skills and strategies to calm the mind and body.

Ask your student:

- What are coping skills?

Ask your student:

- What caused the character in your skit to "head into rough seas"?

Ask your student:

- How does the Serene Starfish skill work?

- Can you show me the Tight Like an Angry Shark/ Loose Like a Jellyfish skill?

Ask your student:

- Name 3 things about yourself that you like?

- Name 3 things you are good at?

We read the story Annie's Plan by Jeanne Kraus and played a game about study skills.

Ask your student:

- How do you stay organized?

- What routines do you have to help you be successful?

We read the story Last Day Blues by Julia Danneberg and did a group activity about moving to 5th grade.

Ask your student:

- How do you feel about moving to 4th grade?

- What will you miss about your class this year?