Concord Counseling Updates

Our classes have been practicing the art of staying in the moment and putting all our focus and energy on the one thing we are participating in the present moment.  Tall order to fill, I know but, this concentration muscle can be strengthened.  We have been using the phrase, "Not NOW" when a random thought comes to our mind while we are trying to read, write or perform at task.  The students are discovering a more calm feeling with their direct focus.  You try it!  Make your present moments a real experience.

TODAY is your present!  Enjoy the flowers coming into bloom, trees beginning to wake from their long winter nap, hear the songs of a bird nearby, feel the warmth of the smile from your child or dog.  It's good to reflect and dream, but LIVE TODAY!

Babies Laughing - ModernMom Top 10 - YouTube Laughter and Exercise are our friends.  Our bodies release endorphins or hormones that help us to relax naturally.  Take time to laugh at yourself and exercise today!

Our fifth grade students were able to visit with professors from our local St. Louis Community College regarding a DNA lesson.  The students participated in their own science experiment to be able to see fish DNA with their naked eye.  Ask your child if you can see their science results!        

This week our fifth grade students met their middle school counselor assigned to their grade for next year!  Sperreng Counselor:  Tina Christanell tchristanell@lindberghschools.ws  729-2400 x 2521 Truman Counselor: Carrie Pulliam cpulliam@lindberghschools.ws  729-2400 x 7527 The students were given their recommendation sheet for classes for sixth grade.  Please review them with your child and mark the appropriate extra classes you have decided upon and return them next week.

What bugs you?  Our students are identifying their anger buttons, recognizing their reaction to their button being pushed and learning how to practice healthy ways to express energy while learning to keep self, others and things safe. We all have actions that push our button.  We all have typical/human ways we deal with emotion. *Some show it *Some hold it inside *Some dump their energy on others Another goal is for our students to be able to take their feeling temperature and understand how intense the feeling is in their body.  Learning to listen to their body as it speaks to them will take some practice. With continued attention to our personal emotion check, our children will have a better chance of controlling their actions because they know what is coming and they have a better chance to do something about it - in a healthy way!