Being Nice

It basically feels like forever since I have A. written a post and B. since I have talked about my Jellybeans.

One of the units in Jellybean Jamboree is all about friendship. I think the unit does a great job of hitting “hot” friendship topics and covers a wide range of how to be a good friend and how to deal with friends who are unkind. The unit discusses qualities of friends, sharing, being nice (kind words and actions), feeling left out, listening to each other, and being special.

Partly Cloudy

I have to give credit where credit’s due. I got this lesson from Marissa over at elemetaryschoolcounseling.org. But, since I always put my own little twist into things, I figured I’d write up how it went over here at our all boys’ school!

Giraffes Can’t Dance

Okay, so I’m on an “accepting differences” kick here lately. We could also call it a “being special is awesome” kick. Either way, here is the 1st and 2nd grade version of this lesson.

Copycats

Why do we sometimes copy our friends?

Maybe it’s because they seem to think up more creative things than ourselves. Like ideas for Wedding Favors.

Maybe they are just better at sports, more dedicated to the gym, get better grades.

Maybe we copy our friends because we think it will make us more popular.

I Am Special

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I’m going to give you a lesson so easy it’s hard not to love!