Counselor's Corner
Social Emotional Learning - WEEK OF 3/30/20
The Kids are Home Now What...
Making the Most of School Closure... PARENTS
Dear Parents,
As all of us start this next week of home learning, we are beginning our - Counselor's Corner Newsletter. Here you'll find resources to support Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Wellness for you & your children. We hope this helps your family through this unique time and provides some encouragement, fun and balance. Stay healthy and well.
Thinking of you!
DeAnn House, School Counselor
Missy Lathram, Student ServicesFor Kids... from Mrs. House, Counselor
Hi Seagull Students,
Know that I've been thinking about you all so much! I miss seeing your smiling faces around school. I'll be posting some good 'Counselor-ish' Stuff for you in these Newsletters. Hopefully it will keep you learning our Social-Emotional strategies, inspire you and have you'll some fun too.
I look forward to connecting with you virtually!
~Mrs. House, Your School Counselor
For Kids... From Mrs. Lathram, Student Services
Hi Seagulls,
I've have so much fun visiting you, our littlest Seagulls, this year in TK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. In the coming weeks, I’ll include some activities and YouTube videos you may enjoy. In the mean time, know that Puppy and Snail miss you, and are helping out our amazing custodians keep the school extra clean.
Miss you all!
~Mrs. Lathram, Student Services
Talking About Covid-19
FOR PARENTS... All Ages:
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
FOR KIDS...
Julia Cook reads - The Yucky Bug K-2
https://safeyoutube.net/w/lA32
Healthy Heros Vimeo
Counselor's Word of the Week - CAPABLE
Cute Video Alert!! A MUST See for Inspiration!
CAPABLE
CHALLENGE for Parents
Here's a short, inspiring 'How To' video clip from one of my Heros... H. Stephen Glenn. It's from his -Developing Capable Young People- Workshop Series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YURMsnmbc1E&list=PLRfiKtDHkGiure6c_0ChTXZuFec1C9sPM
CHALLENGE for Students
Suggested Activities for Week 3 & 4
Try These Brief and Engaging Daily Lessons:
Social Emotional Learning at Home TK-2
Social Emotional Learning at Home: 3-5
Start the 21 Days of Mindfulness Challenge:
Mindfulness Bootcamp - 21 days of Guided Mindfulness Videos for Parents and Educators
See photo to the right.
Create a Calm Down Jar or Custom Mandala:
11 Best Calm Down Jars
Resources for Parents
Coping with Stress:
Exercise:
Down Dog | Great Yoga Anywhere
“So that anyone who wants to practice at home can do so, we are making all of our apps - Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout - completely free until April 1st.”
Coping Skills for Kids - Anxiety
FOR PARENTS...
Click on this link for a step by step list of strategies and activities with all the directions for 'Calming Anxiety in Children'.
https://copingskillsforkids.com/calming-anxiety
FOR KIDS...
Gozen! It talks about - Child Anxiety Relief - in Kid language.
SHES Counseling Team
DeAnn House, School Counselor - dhouse@powayusd.com
Missy Lathram, Student Services - mlathram@powayusd.com
Sunset Hills Elementary
858-484-1600 x-3152