Lucille Carlisle

Have a Fantastic Summer!

We have had a wonderful year of learning and working together!  Enjoy your summer vacation!

May Update

The following classroom guidance lessons were taught during the month of May:

1st Grade

Sportsmanship

Controlling Anger

3rd Grade

Reactions, Responses & Responsibility

The Ripple Effects of Attitudes

4th Grade

Decision Making (Choices & Consequences)

A Sense of Balance (Between school & home)

 

 

 

 

Six Tips For Procrastinators

1.  Allow more time than you think a project will take.  For example, if you think that writing an essay will take two hours, give yourself three or four hours to do it.

2.  Set realistic goals, but don't set them in stone.  Be flexible.

3.  Break down big and intimidating projects into smaller ones.

4.  Reward yourself after each accomplishment, large or small.

5.  Begin your day with your most difficult task, or the one you enjoy the least.  The rest of the day will seem easy by comparison.

6.  Remove distractions from your study area.  Keep TV, magazines, games, cell phones, I-pods, I-pads, and other temptations out of your way.

 

April Update

During the month of April, the following topics were covered: In first grade, the students learned about friendship skills and sportsmanship; with an emphasis on the importance of being a team player. The third and fourth grade students reviewed test taking strategies and stress management techniques.  The third graders also received a lesson on the three Rs of interacting with others (reacting, responding and responsibility)  The fourth grade students also learned how to balance school, chores, and other activities. 

  

 

 

March Update

During the month of March, the first grade students learned about social skills.  (Friendship & Tattling)  These skills were taught at the beginning of the year, but needed to be revisited to help the students learn how to function more productively in the classroom. 

The third grade students learned about bossy friends and building empathy.

The fourth grade students received lessons on careers (career clusters) and test taking strategies.

Please look for the next classroom guidance update at the end of April.

 

 

 

Ten Ways to Say " Good For You"

1.  I like the way you are working.

2.  You're on the right track now.

3.  That's quite an improvement.

4.  You make it look easy.

5.  Out of sight.

6.  Good thinking!

7.  I'm proud of the way you worked today.

8.  You really outdid yourself today.

9.  Keep up the good work.

10.  This kind of work pleases me very much.

Source:  The Kentucky School Counselor Association

February Update

February was a busy month for classroom guidance.  The first and third grade students spent some time learning about careers; however, there was a different focus emphasized at each grade level.  In first grade, the students read a delightful story called Pig Pig Gets a Job.  After the story, the boys and girls discussed the various reasons for getting a job and identified a variety of tools that some workers use on the job. It was a fun lesson! 

 In third grade, the students learned about personal interests and how their interests can influence their career choices.  They also completed an interest inventory and explored the different career paths.  At this point, many of them are unsure about the kind of job they would like to have in the future, but they are already aware of the relationship between personal interests and career choices.

 

       

In fourth grade, the students learned about respect, disrespect, tolerance and being accepting of the  others. 

 

Classroom Guidance

During the month of January, the following topics were covered:

1st Grade

Child Lures

Similarities & Differences

3rd

Child Lures

Work and Study Habits

4th

Child Lures

Respect

 

Happy Holidays!

Have a wonderful holiday break!  Enjoy your time off with family and friends.  I look forward to seeing you in 2012!

Classroom Guidance

During the month of December, the students learned about bullying type behaviors.  This topic was covered  across the grade levels.  Bullying can take many forms such as kicking, teasing, name calling, excluding from a group, and sending mean notes and e-mails.  The good news is that bullying can be stopped when it's reported and addressed by adults.  The following books can be used to help younger children understand the problems associated with bullying:  Herbie's Troubles by Carol Chapman and How Chipmunk Got His Stripes by Joseph Bruchac & James Bruchac.  Older children might enjoy reading Trouble Talk by Trudy Ludwig.  This book teaches children about the power of words and how far reaching their consequences can be. 

Also, the  the 3rd and 4th grade students were introduced to jobs and careers.  They learned that it is never too early to start developing an awareness of personal abilities, skills, decision making, and goal setting.  The preparation for a future career starts in elementary school.  Work and study habits matter!