Counselor's Corner

Asking nicely, thanking sincerely, using respectful communication, and showing consideration for others are all critical for positive interpersonal interactions. Having the soft skill of greeting others is an important skill for children to learn early on. Greetings set the tone for all social interactions, including helping with making friends and navigating the world outside of the home.

These Habit Chat Cards can be used to start conversations based on the 7 Habits. Pull a few to discuss. In this set, there is a card that explains ways families can use these at home!

Being proactive is one of the first ways students start to show leadership. Building this habit in our students is important. You can use this activity to discuss what it looks like to be in charge of ourselves. I'm in charge of me!

This is a list of social and emotional skill books that you could look up and use at home for any skills you feel your child could use some reinforcement with. You do not have to go to the store and buy these! Look them up on YouTube and listen to them together with your child, or go to the public library to look for some of the titles! Happy Reading! Book List

I teach a guidance lesson each month centered around a character trait. This month's character trait is RESPECT! The document linked has some practical ways to discuss respect with your student and practice it as a family at home. Respect Newsletter

Great Good Science Center puts out a great calendar each month. The goal is to help parents and families find moments of compassion, gratitude, and resilience. September 2023 Calendar

These are some optional activities you can do as a family that are in a BINGO format. I challenge you to see if you can get a BLACKOUT!

If you are looking for things to do on your child's Fridays "off", maybe you can choose some of these homework options to check off as you go through the year.

This is a guide that goes along with the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. The questions and ways to practice are great information for you to put into practice with your students.