Mrs. K's Counseling Corner
February 2024
K-6 students are learning about the Toolbox Project and how the 12 tools in our toolbox can help us problem solve, regulate emotions and get along with others on a daily basis. Students that are K-3 will be coloring and decorating their toolboxes, and they will cut each individual tool out as they are introduced. Students that are 4-6 will be making lanyards and adding to them as they learn about each tool.
This month students will be learning about the character trait of self-discipline. Self-discipline is thinking about your words and actions and then making choices that are right for you and others; exercising restraint over one's impulses, emotions, and desires. Students will understand how they can show self-discipline inside and outside of school. Students will learn how the 12 Tools assists them in practicing self-discipline. Students will identify more than one Toolbox tool that they can use to practice self-discipline.
A Little Respectful Spot
In this book we learn what is means to be respectful. Being respectful tells people you not only care about them, but you also care about yourself too! Through this story we gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be respectful to people, places, and things.
Beatrice's Goat
Based on a true story, this heartwarming picture book shows us how one gift changed the fate of a poor Ugandan family-especially the young girl who wanted to go to school. Students also apply the Toolbox tool "Please and Thank You" to this story on how to show kindness and appreciation towards others.
Countdown
This is an activity that we will be doing in class this month where students make their own paper airplanes. Then, students will stand in line and count down from 10 before they are allowed to toss the airplane. The wait time allows for kids to build self-discipline as they wait their turn.
Freeze!
This activity students are allowed to dance around as music is playing. Let them know that once you yell, "Freeze!" students must stop and pause exactly as they are. You can let students know they can move again by shouting, "Melt!" Continue this several times.
