Pressure
Pressure can come from within a person or from outside a person. Our third, fourth and fifth grade students have been working to understand that there are many ways to deal with different kinds of pressure and how to feel good about your decisions at the end of the day. Peer Pressure : walk or run away say "No" use humor change the subject share a promise share a personal story give reason or educate remind others of your family rules Self Pressure : stop and think go to your quiet place talk to a trusted adult take a deep breath listen to music tighen muscles one at a time (arm, leg, shoulders) and then take a deep breath positive self talk practice a skill/goal Kindergarten, first and second grade students continue to practice "I" statements to try and make them their own. When we return from our Christmas Break, we will begin studying bully-like behavior and ways to deal with it effectively. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!