Mrs. Gnader's Class Counseling
September 2022
Welcome
My name is Courtenay Gnader and I am the School Psychologist at Loveland Elementary. One part of my role is providing class counseling lessons once per month in classrooms. Please use this newsletter to stay connected with what we are doing in class counseling each month.
In addition, if you are in need of resources for food (Friday food backpacks), clothing, housing, social-emotional/mental health, or holiday assistance please contact me and I can help assist you in a confidential manner.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.
gnader.courtenay@westside66.net
(402) 408-8868
Zones of Regulation: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
It is important to note that everyone experiences all of the zones and acknowledge that the red and yellow zones are not the “bad” or “naughty” zones. All of the zones are expected at one time or another. The Zones of Regulation is intended to be neutral and not communicate judgment.
Feel free to use the Zones of Regulation language at home and encourage your student to be aware of what zone they are in so they can self-regulate their reactions and behaviors. Once they are aware of what zone they are in, you can help them move back to the green zone (i.e., happy, calm, ready to learn, etc.).
Third Grade
In addition to the above, we began discussing situations in which we have been in each zone. We discussed clues our body gives us that help us know which "zone" we are in as well as how others feel when we are in different zones.