Concord Counseling Updates

Welcome Back!  I started our counseling lessons this week.  I am rotating on an ABC week schedule again this year. A week = all kindergarten and first grade classes B week = all second and third grade classes C week = all fourth and fifth grade classes I send a reminder to our teachers the week before my visit, so they expect my lesson. Our counseling theme for this rotation k-5 will be practicing listening and concentration skills through listening activities, drawings and body movement.   We are also visualizing our study space at home.  In our study space we are including items and family support we will need to study effectively.  We are also takling about times of the day to study to the best of our ability. Good habits for school are established in the first weeks and months of the school year.  Thank you for your guidance at home to make your child's learning experience the ...

This week our students made cards for Jacob and wore his favorite color today to show support to him and his family.  We are sending energy your way Jacob!

While reading some literature this week I was reminded how important sleep is for our children.  Think twice when your child asks to change their bed time... Recommended hours of sleep each night for children: infants 14-15 hours toddlers 12-14 hours preschool 11-13 hours elementary/middle 10-11 hours!! high school 9-10 hours For our elementary children, that means going to bed at 8:00p.m., if they get up at 6:00-7:00 a.m.  Protect your child's sleep!  A good night's sleep is necessary for them to be a ready learner and participant in friendships, arts and sports.  Sleep helps us recharge physically and emotionally. 

Lindbergh Middle and High School students shared  etiquette (netiquette) beh avior  and safe habits when using the Internet.  Our fifth grade Concord students listened up to their peers as they shared...

Reminding our students about good study habits... Get plenty of rest Eat a good breakfast Listens to directions Think about your answers Think positive thoughts Do your best  ...to have a successful day!

To follow up our unit on being able to identify bully behavior we have discussed and practiced ways to handle bully behavior in a proactive way: Invite person being targeted to safety Distract or change the subject  Report actions to an adult Stand up for others without acting like a bully yourself We want our children to know how to be safe at home, at school and in their community.