Guidance

Guidance update from Mrs. McCleary

We have just finished up a guidance unit that focuses on some of the necessary skills needed to be a successful student. We have read several really great books! Ask your child about My Mouth is a Volcano which deals with learning how to not interrupt or Personal Space Camp which explores the idea about personal space and not “popping someone’s comfort bubble”. Both of these skills are important in creating a comfortable learning environment where everyone respects the needs of others.

A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue is another great book that we read recently. Tattling is something that lots of first graders struggle with. It is difficult for them to figure out when is it tattling and when is it reporting so we think about the Tattle Rules.
1.) If it is dangerous then you must tell an adult.
2.) Have you tried to solve it on our own first? If not, you need to try two ways to solve it before you ask for help from an adult.
3.) Is it a now or later problem?
4.) M.Y.O.B. Mind Your Own Business. If it is not dangerous and it doesn’t involve you stay out of it.

Hopefully your child will be able to carry this learning over from school to home!