Counselor's Corner December 2016
This month's lesson focused on the Lifeskill of
Courage, which is being brave, especially during difficult and scary situation or times.
Guidance Lesson Recap:
Grade K- As a class, we read the story
Can I Come Too? by Brian Patten. The story focused on a group of animals that were looking for an adventure. In the story, the theme focused on the fact that even the smallest animal can be brave and show courage. As a class, we talked about many times when we can be worried or scare, and how important it is to show courage during those times.
Grade 1/2 - . We read the story
Super Red Riding Hood by Claudia Davila. This story explained the story of little red riding hood but throughout the story she had many experiences where she would show bravery. As a class, we talked about how we experience many things in life that may be scary, but how important it is to show courage and not give up.
Grade 3/4- We read the story
Flying to Neverland with Peter Pan by Phyllis Newman. During the story, Peter was explaining how to fly and about how special Neverland is to him. The children then had to show courage and trust, in finally trying to fly with him. As a class, we talked about when we need to show courage in our lives at school and at home.
Grade 5- Students participated in an activity where students had a chance to write an example of a challenging time that required courage. After all of the students were done writing their answers anonymously, they could 'go fishing' and get an example from the bucket to discuss some ideas in how to handle it with courage and less fear.
Grade 6-8- Students participated in an activity where students discussed examples that require courage, such as standing up for friends and doing what is right. With each example, they tapped on a glass jar with rice in it, while an egg appeared to rise which each tap. As a class, we talked about how a courageous person rises above the occasion that may be difficult.
Resources for Parents-
Here is a book list that you may like to incorporate at home to help reinforce the lifeskill of courage.
The Brave Little Bird
by Scott Beck
Nessa's Fish- Nancy Luenn
Pets to the Rescue- by Andrew Clements
The Boy Who Held Back the Sea by Thomas Locker
Kids with Courage by Barbara Leaks
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