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Counselor's Corner October 2016
This month's lesson focused on the Lifeskill of
Responsibility, which focused on how we can be accountable for our actions and think about how they may affects ourselves and other people. Since October is Anti-bullying month, the lessons emphasized how students can show responsibility, such as standing up for a friend in situations of bullying as well.
Guidance Lesson Recap:
Grade K
/1- We read the story
Ben & Zip Two Short Friends by Joanne Linden. The story focuses on a little boy trying to find his little dog he lost. As a class, we talk about the importance to be responsible with taking care of pets and always being around a trusted adult. We discussed some positive ways to be responsible at school and in the classroom.
Grade 2/3- We read the story
Hula-Hoopin' Queen
by Thelma Lynne Godin. This story was about a girl who really wanted to participate in a hula-hooping competition in her neighborhood but she had to help get ready for her grandmother's birthday party. After some mishaps, she realized the importance of showing responsibility and doing what you say you are going to do. As a class, we talked about many ways in which students can show responsibility with their teachers and parents.
Grade 4/ 5- We read the story
Lost and Found by Bill Harley. The story emphasized the importance of being responsible for your items, especially things that have great significance. In the story, a little boy lost a special hat and had to look all over the school to finally find it. As a class, we talked about how we can take responsibility for our possessions and some consequences when we are not prepared with them at school.
Grade 6-8- Lost and Found: Students had an opportunity to participate in an activity where they were randomly given an item in which they had 'found'. Students had to guess what the item was since it was inside an envelope. As a group, they would decide if they would keep the item or return it. As a class, we talked about responsibility and how important it is to use our best judgment in all areas of our lives.
Resources for Parents-
Here are some suggested reading materials that may be helpful to follow up in reinforcing the lifeskill of responsibility with your children.
The Ant and the Grasshopper by Amy Lowry Poole
Annie Shows Off by Shelagh Canning
Arthur's Pet Business by Marc Brown
A Day's Work by Eve Bunting
The Paper Boy by Dave Pilkey
The Boy of the Three Year Nap by Dianne Snyder
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