1. The First Grade 411 Fostering Independence Teaching the “Whole Child”
Literature in the Library
Health Room Habits

2. Developing Problem Solvers in and out of the classroom

3. Developing Responsibility
Teaching children to be problem solvers
Independence
Active Listening
Stamina
The difference between HOME LIFE and SCHOOL LIFE

4. Teaching the Whole Child
Bucket Fillers
Communicate feelings using a bug & a wish
The Act of an apology
Paws for Pride
Part of our job as educators is to help your child develop socially and emotionally. In every part of our day, we are helping them understand school life. Here are a few things that we use in the school setting that you may want to use at home or in your child’s social circles.
-We want children to fill buckets for the sake of doing something positive – NOT just to be recognized. We want students to know that it feels good to be recognized, but the act of doing something kind makes hearts feel happy & that’s why we should do it.
-Bug and a wish – communicate to others when they dip into your bucket
-Act of an apology – I’m sorry for… ________. When they verbalize what they have done it has more of an impact and students are less likely to do it again.

5. Health Room Habits Health Room Visits (When & Why)
Emergency visits vs. non-emergency visits
Healthy Snack/Lunch = Stronger thinkers!
Sickness/allergies

7. Coming up next… Reading at Home
Presented by: Mrs. Yuknus Mrs. Williamson Mrs. Hasson Miss Casselli