WES Counseling Corner
Lewisville ISD Elementary Counselors: May 18 - 21
Mindful Monday
Talk About It Tuesday
Most parents really do want to know about their child’s thoughts, dreams and concerns. Getting your children to open-up isn’t always easy. A great way to encourage that is to make a habit of daily conversations with your child. Conversations build connection. When children feel connected to their parent, they are more likely to be cooperative and open.
Here are some questions that encourage conversations between parents and children:
- What is your favorite memory about being ___ years old?
- If the story of YOU became a movie, how would the movie end?
- How would you describe a perfect day for you?
- If we had an airplane to take us on vacation right now, where would you want to go?
- If you could change anything about our family what would it be?
- If you could change anything in the world, what would you change and how?
- What is your biggest dream?
- What is your biggest worry?
Wellness Wednesday
Let your kids help you in the kitchen. Try new healthy recipes. It's not only a great learning experience, but also a great time to bond and have fun too!
Think About It Thursday
Encourage positive thinking and creating an environment that nurtures your children’s beliefs in their abilities. Having that confidence enables them to take risks that will help them reach their potential. If you teach your child to have an optimistic view of solving problems with such words as “I can handle life’s challenges,” then later when confronted with an obstacle, your child can tell themselves, “I can find a solution. I can keep trying.”
To foster that “I-can” attitude in your children, spend time with them, focus on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses.
The following is a great exercise to do with children:
- Ask them to write a list that describes what they are good at doing, such as having an engaging smile or being good at dancing or reading.
- Place this in several different locations throughout the house, such as on the refrigerator, on the bathroom mirror, or above their beds.
- After days of seeing the list, they may internalize the ideas and gradually adopt the “I-can” attitude.
Family or Friends Fun Friday
Make your own ice cream! It's easier than you think. You just need half-and-half, sugar, salt, ice, vanilla and a plastic baggie. Click on the picture below to begin the fun process.
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR STUDENTS
Additional sites have been added to the LISD free breakfast/lunches and students no longer have to be with you to pick up the food. Please click on this link to see the sites, times, and procedures for food pick up.
Link: https://www.lisd.net/COVID19meals
LovePacs changes for West and Central zones: LovePac will now be distributing only at the following schools; Lewisville ES, Mill Street ES, Vickery ES, Huffines MS, Southridge ES, and Delay MS. They will distribute on Fridays from 10-1 on a first come, first serve basis until the items are gone. Additionally, LovePacs would like families to have a sign in their window or to provide the e-mail on their cell phone.