Second Grade Counseling Updates
January 2024
Upcoming Dates
- January 2: Return to School
- January 15: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School
- January 19: PTO Grade 2 Movie Night
- January 26: PTO Kindergarten Movie Night
- January 27: Incoming Kindergarten Registration 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- February 9: PTO Grade 1 Movie Night
Social Skills Lesson
Feeling Angry and Safe Ways to "Cool Off"
Students learned to identify what different parts of the body looks and feels like when feeling angry. Then they added positive strategies (marshmellows) to their cup of calm hot cocoa. Some students came up with their own strategy on the blank marshmellow. Some examples were: go to the regulation station, read a book, use self-talk, hug someone special, etc.
When I Feel Angry...
Cool off Cocoa
Marshmellow Strategies
Some ways that sutdents can "Cool Off": take deep breaths, think happy thoughts, talk to an adult, count backwards from 10, etc.
Books and strategies to cope with Angry Feelings
Friendly Reminder
If your child borrowed clothes from the Health Office, please return them. It's very wet and muddy on the playground - please try to pack an extra pair of sweatpants/leggings and socks to leave at school.
New Year's Resolution Ideas 🤩
Julie Baker
jbaker@ashland.k12.ma.us