Kilgore Primary School
December Counselor Newsletter
December Core Essential- JOY
Finding a way to be happy, even when things don’t go your way
KNOW IT
Ask a kid...
•Think of a time that something didn’t go your way. How did you react?
• What are some ways you can show that you’re happy even when things don’t go your way?
Ask a grown up...
• Share examples of times when things haven’t gone your way as a child and now as an adult.
• How have you handled these situations over time as you have gone from childhood into adulthood?
SEE IT
Athletics is a great place to see how people react when things don’t go their way. As a family, watch an athletic event/competition this month either in person or on TV. Pay close attention to the team that is losing at any given time. Watch their body language and take note of their reactions. At the end of any contest it is routine in most sports to walk through and shake each opponent’s hand or give them a high five. You will see joy in players who exhibit good sportsmanship. They will enthusiastically and intentionally congratulate the winner, even though they are upset that they didn’t win and it didn’t go their way.
BE IT
Be mindful this month about finding a way to be happy even when things don’t go your way. Consider how you used to react when things didn’t go the way you wanted them to. Now think of ways that you can find something positive in the outcome instead.
Amber Nash- KPS Counselor
Email: anash@kisd.org
Website: www.kisd.org
Phone: (903)988-3905