Kuentz Counselor's Corner
May 18th-May 22nd
Helping Kids Identify and Manage Feelings
Kids experience complex feelings just like adults. They get frustrated, excited, nervous, sad, jealous, frightened, worried, angry and embarrassed. We all need to have the ability to express ourselves emotionally in order to connect and relate to others. When we don't have the vocabulary or do not feel comfortable in sharing, we may act out our feelings in physical, inappropriate or problematic ways.
From the moment kids are born, they start learning the emotional skills they need to identify, express and manage their feelings. Prior to verbally expressing their feelings, children may express their feelings through facial expressions, their body language, their behavior and play. They learn how to do this through their social interactions and relationships with important people in their lives such as parents, grandparents and caregivers.
Beginning at a young age, we want kids to be comfortable in sharing and expressing their feelings with someone they trust. It will have a life long impact when kids learn how to how to manage their feelings in a positive and constructive way.
Kids who learn healthy ways to express and cope with their feelings are more likely to:
Using Vocabulary to Express Emotions and Feelings
Fun at Home
Guidance Lessons
Mrs. Hurd and Mrs. Breda have a Google Classroom! We hope that you have been enjoying the lessons that we have posted so far.
Below are this week's lessons that have been posted in our Google Classroom. You'll find activities and discussion questions posted with each lesson.
Remember all of our lessons are OPTIONAL!
We miss you all so much. If you need anything, remember we are here for you!
Love,
Mrs. Hurd and Mrs. Breda
Stuck: PreK-4th Grade Lesson
Objective:
Students will understand what it takes to achieve their goals.
Skill Goal(s):
Motivation to Achieve: Post-Secondary and Career Readiness
Combination Locks: 5th Grade Lesson
Join Mrs. Hurd for a ZOOM lesson on how to use a combination lock.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81386379854?pwd=cTBTakpEM0NETWE4VGx1K0J1NTdIdz09
Monday, May 18, 2020, 10:00 AM
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Objective:
Students will acquire the knowledge and confidence by practicing how to open their combination lock.
Skill Goal:
Transitioning to 6th Grade
Daily Challenge Activities
Resources
Girls Incorporated
Best Practices
Additional Resources
Food Pick Up
Safeline
You can also text a message to SAFE@nisd.net
Mental Health Resources
Center for Health Care Services
6812 Bandera Rd. She. 102
Crisis Phone: 210-223-7233 Available 24/7
https://chcsbc.org/get-help/childrens-services/
8535 Tom Slick, San Antonio, TX 78229
1-877-676-5437
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
8550 Huebner Road
210-541-5300
https://www.sanantoniobehavioral.com/
NAMI Crisis Tex Line:
Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message
NAMI Helpline (M-F 10-6 ET):
800-950-NAMI
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7:
1-800-273-8255
Ruth Hurd
Email: ruth.hurd@nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-8076
Twitter: @HurdRuth
Sara Breda
Email: sara.breda@nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-8075
Twitter: @saracbreda
Request to See a Counselor Form
Please ensure that all of the information is accurate when completing this form. If you would like to speak to your counselor, please fill out the following form to request a virtual meeting. We will contact you to schedule a time to meet and what platform you would prefer to use. Please know that you can ALWAYS contact your counselor via email. We are available from 8 A.M.-4 P.M. during the school week to check and access emails. We always strive to reply within 24 hours.