Resources
Children’s Books
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Long Shot by Chris Paul
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Louise the Big Cheese and
the Back to School
Smartypants by Elise
Primavera
Websites
The Counselor’s Corner
Whitney Shelton, Daniel Wright Elementary
shelton_whitney@dublinschools.net
(614) 718-8900
Striving for Accuracy
http://www.eajohansson.net/
2011/09/27/habit-6-strivingfor-accuracy-and-precision/ A
great description of the habit,
Striving for Accuracy
In first grade we talked about the importance of telling the truth, and the
consequences of lying. The kids had fun introducing the concept of lying by playing
the game, two truths and a lie. We then talked about how sometimes it's Ok to lielike if a stranger asks for personal information, or if you're playing a fun game that
requires you to lie (like two truths and a lie). We also talked about how easily lies can
get out of control when we try to cover a lie up.
https://vimeopro.com/
wondergrove/good-behaviorvideos/video/102979015 A video
that explains this habit in an easy
to understand way- appropriate
for k-2
In second grade we focused on how we can be the best version of ourselves by
learning how to regulate our big emotions in the classroom so that we make positive
choices. Each class is being equipped with a calming corner that the students can
utilize when they are feeling mad, sad, anxious, or frustrated. The corner will have
everything from books, to stuffed animals, ideas for calming stretches, and a calming
jar. Ask your second grader how they plan on using their calming corner!
In third grade we focused on striving for accuracy on our upcoming standardized
tests. We went over important test taking skills and the kids made booklets to help
them remember these tips. We also went over relaxation exercises that they could use
during the test to help them feel calm and relaxed and ready to show what they know!
Fourth grade we talked about reputations, and how reputations are formed. The
students then thought about what reputation they strive to have. They then broke
down that reputation to think further- if I want this reputation what would I have to be
thinking, saying, and doing to live up to the person I know that I can be? We then
ended with a self-confidence booster where the student passed around a paper and
they wrote one positive word that described each peer in their room.
In fifth grade we are taking a twist on the habit, Striving for Accuracy by focusing on
representing who we are accurately. We did this by discussing reputations- how one
is developed, how one can be ruined, and what part we have in the development of
our reputation. We then turned and talked about other's perceptions of our actions, as
this is a major way reputations are built. We watched a great youtube video about
"how we want to be remembered" and then made our own video stating how we want
to be remembered. The students looked at their videos as their personal goals: If I
want to be remembered as ________ how should I act to achieve this?
Check out my guidance page
for more information about
the guidance program:
http://
www.dublinschools.net/
WhitneyShelton.aspx