Counselor Corner

Check out the Counselor Corner S'more to see what your child is learning in Counseling class each month and to find other helpful tips and resources for your whole family!

Click the picture to the left to understand more about the role of the School Counselor.

The counselor teaches lessons every other week in the classroom. This space is used to share what students are learning the first half and the last half of the month in counseling class. You can check out the counseling calendar here to see what days your student has counselor. You are encouraged to talk to students about what they learned and how they can apply that learning at school and at home.

FIRST HALF OF MONTH

K - 5th Grades

Students will be discussing what conflict is and learning strategies to solve problems with other people.

SECOND HALF OF MONTH

K - 5th Grades

Students will be focusing on the Why Try? curriculum for the next several weeks. The first lesson will focus on learning that actions have consequences, how a choice can sound or look fun but can actually be a negative choice, how some choices can hurt the student or others, and students should be able to stop, think and choose when faced with a choice.

This year, this portion of the counseling newsletter will be devoted to suggesting ways to spend time with your children. Some research indicates that JUST 10 minutes a day OR 30 minutes a week of time free from electronic and other distractions and dedicated to your children can improve behavior, confidence and self-worth. Give it a try and experience the results!

Here is a list of some of our January favorites! Google activities and locations near you or create your own!

• Snow Day Fun: snowball fight, build a snowman, go sledding
• Visit the library
• Celebrate MLK Day
• Game Night
• Snow Dough
• Virtual Scavenger Hunt
• Cut paper snowflakes
• Go to a museum
• Take a winter hike
• Have a hot cocoa party
• Make a blanket fort
• Make a bird feeder
• Build with Legos

Routines can help kids feel safe and secure by providing a rhythm and things they can count on. A good daily schedule for kids should include consistent wake-up and bedtime routines, dedicated time for meals, structured playtime, outdoor activity, quiet time, learning activities, and family time, with adjustments based on the child's age and needs. A typical day would include a morning routine with breakfast, school/learning time, lunch, afternoon playtime, snack time, dinner with family, and a calming bedtime routine with reading and bathing.

School Counselor

Jeffries Elementary

Email: tmlivingston@spsmail.org
Website: https://tmlivingston.wixsite.com/jeffries-counseling
Location: 4051 South Scenic Avenue, Springfield, MO, USA
Phone: 417-523-3960