1. Article-How to raise assertive kids who speak up for themselves and others
2. Steps to Respect Curriculum
3.Assertiveness for Kids-PDF with examples
Through the years as a school counselor I learned that one of the main ways to help kids deal with bullying is to teach them to be assertive. I always taught the Steps to Respect unit to 3rd-5th graders.This curriculum gives great examples of how to be assertive. I have talked to counselors who do not like the unit, but I loved it and so did the kids. I think it is all in how you teach it and what resources you add to the lessons! If you have any questions about what I did or how I made it more exciting let me know. I am adding a couple links that I have found to be helpful when teaching kids to be assertive! 1. Article-How to raise assertive kids who speak up for themselves and others 2. Steps to Respect Curriculum 3.Assertiveness for Kids-PDF with examples
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I have put together a few links of sites that give you examples and resources of how to help children cope with disasters, such as tornadoes, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Check out the link below. http://www.anastasiajudge.com/dealing-with-a-disaster.html Well it is Sunday and I am going through email and found some great resources for you and your students! 1. Teaching your students how to have a conversation.-This is a great article that gives 8 tips for speaking and listening. 2.Teaching empathy through a digital game- MIT’s Education Arcade and the Learning Games Network have designed a new free game called Quandary. The two groups designed the video game to teach ethics while aligning with Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts for third through eighth graders. 3. The Fisher House-Fisher House Foundation is best known for the network of comfort homes built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers nationwide and in Europe. This weekend I was on Twitter and found many interesting things. Here are 3 that I wanted share with you! Please pass it on and share with others! If you have something to share let me know and I will add it to my website. I added these three resources and could do the same for something you would like to share! 1. Bullying Books:Best novels and nonfiction on bullies, kids 8-14 years. 2. Article- How to make kindness the foundation of school culture 3. Storyboard That- great for classroom guidance or groups. Kids create FREE storyboards Have you ever thought about how Halloween is connected to counseling? Well one way is the day after sales! Don't forget to pick up some candy for your office today. The day after Halloween is a great time to pick up a couple bags for your office! You can use it for staff pick-me-ups or for kids. There are sales all over the place. You can also pick up some little toys for your play therapy area! You can find witches, ghosts or skeletons. These are great for kids to use in play! If you have any other ideas or comments feel free to post below! Hi all! I wanted to let you all know I have added some new websites and information about the character trait -Kindness and Caring. I found some great things coming up this school year to do with your students and your school. Check it out! If you would like me to add your idea, website, or blog to my list let me know. This is bully prevention month and it is being promoted in many schools. However, I think this should be a yearlong initiative. Students need to know that bully prevention is happening all year and it is part of their school culture. There are many ways to help stop bullying from curriculums to having a respectful school community. As a counselor, I think it is important to find a tool that teaches children how to recognize what bullying is, how to try to refuse it from happening and finally reporting if nothing is changing. After teaching bully prevention for many years I have found that when kids feel confident and comfortable with how to stand up for themselves they will try different tactics to help solve the problem. If it doesn’t work then they will tell someone and ask for help. Students need to know the words to use, have at least one person to trust and know that they are going to be heard when they let someone know about it. Bully Prevention is also about having a school community that focuses on respect and tolerance. Over the years of being a teacher and a counselor I learned what works and doesn't work from many professionals. One of the biggest things I learned is that students in the school need to respect and understand each other. This is accomplished when the entire staff of the school teaches respect and understanding. It happens when the staff is respectful to each other, the students and parents. Finally, when deciding how to teach and bring awareness about bully prevention to your school, try to think about it as a school year long initiative. Teachers should be taught how to take reports from the students, parents need to know what the school definition of bullying is and everyone needs to be on the same page about how it is handled. Here are some links and information I have collected. There is SOOO much more out there, but this might be something to start with! http://www.schoolcounselorideas/bullying.html This week is Mental Illness Awareness week! Here are a few links for you to share or use! Petition2Congress-send an email to Capitol Hill on the importance of mental illness awareness NAMI-What is mental illness? Great explanation! Mayoclinic-Definition, mental illness Warning Signs of Mental Illness- American Psychiatric Association National Diversity Day is October 4, 2013. The website below explains what it is and gives you ideas on how to promote it at your school or business. Hey All! I hope you had a great weekend! Here are some resources for you to use for Red Ribbon Week that is coming up October . I have listed links, ideas to do with students, and articles to share with parents and teachers. Please let me know if you have any questions or have some great ideas to share with others! Lets help each other out!!! |
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