This month we are continuing our Huckleberry Hero theme of "Celebrating Who WE Are!" Students will continue to listen to books, engage in discussions, and participate in activities that celebrate differences and what unites us as a school family. There will also be an at-home connection activity that your child will be bringing home soon, where they will be decorating a puzzle piece with what makes them "one of a kind". We would love for all of our Huckleberry Heroes to complete this activity and bring it back to school! Your child will watch my video in class to learn more about the at-home activity and see an example, but of course, each puzzle piece is unique to your child. We hope you can spend some time talking with your child about what makes them unique and special (i.e. traditions in your family, languages spoken in your home, strengths, or talents). Your child can decorate the puzzle piece to describe themselves using words or pictures that they draw, cut out of a magazine, or print. I can't wait to learn all about what makes our Huckleberry Heroes special and unique as well as what brings us all together as one school family.
Activity: Gratitude Leaves
During this time of year, we often spend time thinking about what we are grateful for. How can we help children practice gratitude? Check out this fun Gratitude Leaves activity!
Activity: Snowflake Art
As the weather gets colder, this is a fun indoor activity to try! We may even see some real snowflakes this month. Try creating your own snowflake with salt and watercolor.
Lynn Lyon's Podcast: Do Your Kids Know How To Ask For Help?
Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this episode, Lynn offers great suggestions and ways parents can help teach their children the skills they need in order to ask for help.
SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR WEBSITE
Looking for more resources? Check out the Adjustment Counselor website for SEL information, resources, and more!
I'm On Twitter!
Ms. Brennet is officially on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year. @msbrennetHHS
WILLIAM JAMES INTERFACE REFERRAL SERVICE
The Interface referral service is a mental health and wellness referral help line. Callers from Lynnfield are matched with licensed mental health providers from their database and are matched by location, insurance and specialty needs of the caller.
The number to reach is 888-244-6843 and they can be reached Monday-Friday from 9-5.
***Please note that there are currently long wait times when you call the service. If you cannot get through when you call, feel free to leave a voicemail and they will call you back. Waitlist times for services are dependent upon families individual needs and can be from several days to several weeks.**
A HEALTHY LYNNFIELD MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE LIST
We are including this comprehensive list as it is a great resource for mental health resources in our area.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xLJDUNz7g-oD6e-3Rmclvw75nmSWzQJ/view