Counselor’s Corner
In
Guidance classes this week, I used the STRESS-FREE KID’s CURRICULUM. This
month, the students learned about and experienced affirmations. Affirmations are compliments you give yourself, like “I
like myself”, or “I learn easily”, or “I can do this”.
During
class, students were allowed to sit or lay down on the floor with their eyes
open or closed and listen to a book on tape. The lights in the classroom are
dimmed. In the story, the characters face a problem, and use simple affirmations
to feel better. After the story finishes, quiet, beautiful music plays for 10
minutes. Students were given the choice to stay relaxing or color at their
tables.
We
do this about once a month in all classes, and it is another way students learn
strategies to calm themselves, increase their self-esteem, better focus in
class, and feel good.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ann O’Hearn
