3rd Grade Class Visits
August/September
Minute Mtgs: Individual student check-ins with the counselor.
Who's the JYJ Counselor?: Class introductions to who the counselor (& counselor intern) are, what we do to help JYJ students, where to find us and how to schedule and how to schedule a time to meet with us.
Who's the JYJ Counselor?: Class introductions to who the counselor (& counselor intern) are, what we do to help JYJ students, where to find us and how to schedule and how to schedule a time to meet with us.
October/November
_Exclusion/Leaving others out: Learning about how leaving others out can be hurtful and why it's not OK. Reading of the book: No Zombie's Allowed by Matt Novack.
November/December
Giving Back to Others: Share and discuss how we can all give back to our community in big or small ways. Reading of the book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
January
_Individual minute meetings. During this time, all students will have the opportunity to meet individually with the counselor.
February
Stop Bullying Now: Learning how to identify bullying, being left out and cyberbullying. Resource: Stop Bullying Now!
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March
Making healthy choices. In conjunction with our JYJ Healthy Choices Marathon we will discuss how to make healthy choices to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. Resource: Trevor Romain If you don't take care of your body, where else are you going to live? See Video Below on our 3rd graders showing how they stay active!
April
_Tackling the testing monster. Discussing tips and strategies to overcome testing stress and anxiety. Reading of the book Testing Miss Malarky