Counselor: Greetings boys and girls!
Students: Greetings Mrs. Morris!
(teach kids to smile and respond when they are greeted)
Counselor: Carpe Diem!
Students: Seize the Day!
(throw fist in the air)
(remind kids that today is an awesome day, get excited and make today great!)
Counselor: What's your attitude?
Students: Gratitude!
(teach them the sign language sign for gratitude)
(what are you thankful for today?)
Counselor: What's Mrs. Morris's friendship rule?
Students: You can't say, "You can't play."
(shake your finger)
(we play with everyone and accept differences.)
Counselor: What kind of person are you?
Students: I am good, but I can be better.
(Hold hand to chest)
(introduce lesson ~ today we are going to learn how being responsible (helpful, respectful, etc) helps us be our very best!)
Counselor: How do you feel about the word, "stupid."
Students: It's not kind.
(shake your head)
(remind students that we don't use that word.)
Counselor: Bathroom Rules?
Students: Always flush!
(thumbs up, or bring your fist in like you accomplished something)
(and wash your hands!)
Counselor: What to do about peer pressure?
Students: I like you, but I AM me.
(only used with 2nd graders, reminder that we make our own decisions.)
Counselor: I believe in you.
Students: I can handle life's situations.
(when you forget something or mess up, remember, you CAN handle it!)
Counselor: What to do about peer pressure?
Students: I like you, but I AM me.
(only used with 2nd graders, reminder that we make our own decisions.)
Counselor: I believe in you.
Students: I can handle life's situations.
(when you forget something or mess up, remember, you CAN handle it!)
Counselor: Hocus pocus!
Students: Everybody focus!
(Point to your eyes, reminder to listen and pay attention. We don't want to waste any of our time.)
