Happy December BES families!
. As we approach winter, and the weather is getting cold outside, the school counselors will be teaching students ways to cool down inside, when emotions run high. Students will be learning about “emotional regulation” by discussing the difference between small, medium and big problems, and how to react to different size problems. Students will also be learning about the “zones of regulation” which helps students conceptualize their feelings by color, and increases their awareness of when they are happy/calm (green), nervous/frustrated/silly (yellow), angry/out of control (red), and sad/lonely bored (blue). Once students become familiar with the feeling zones, they will learn tools to cope with upset feelings, so they can return to a state of calm and focus. To learn more about the zones of regulation, check out How it Works | The Zones of Regulation .Students will also learn about ways to solve conflicts in peaceful ways by discussing Kelso, the frog’s, nine ways to solve problems. Kelso’s nine ways to solve conflict can also work at home with siblings. For more information on Kelso, the frog, check out About Kelso's Choice Conflict Management Skills program . Younger students will also practice staying calm and using self-control of their bodies, by participating in fun activities such as “Counselor Says” and “Statues in the Garden”. Also throughout December, Ms. Sheffler, Ms. Ingram and Mrs. Callihan are meeting with various fifth grade leadership groups to continue to emphasize safety in the hallways, decorate for the holidays, and spread school spirit as we approach the holiday break. In January, a new group of safety patrols will be trained and a new student leadership council will be created to offer as many leadership opportunities as possible to our fifth graders this year. The counselors have also been seeing students for individual counseling and small group counseling for various social/emotional/behavioral needs, consulting with parents and teachers to help students be successful, and connecting families to resources in the community. If you would like to refer your child for counseling or contact one of the counselors, visit our webpage on the Brownsville website at Brownsville Elementary School Counseling. In the midst of the excitement and energy of the holiday season, we hope that you all can find moments of your own calm, peace and happiness in the month ahead.
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