Kelso's Choices is one of my favorite, quick, and easy resources to share with my kiddos!  I have really enjoyed empowering my students with the knowledge of problem solving small problems.  Kelso has several choices that you can choose from when you have a small problem.  The kids love his character as a frog and best of all, the problem solving wheel leads right into "I Messages".  I Messages are verbal expressions of your feelings starting your statement to the other person with I.  An example would be " I feel uncomfortable when you do not include me in the group" or "I like the way you include me in the group". Encouraging I Messages at home are a great way to help your child learn how to express themselves in a healthy way! Below is a Youtube link that I found on Kelso's Choices featuring the cartoon character Kelso and real life situations that the kids can relate to on a daily basis. 

School Attendance

Why is school attendance important?  In order to learn all of the skills for each grade level, we must be in attendance to receive the lessons prepared to teach us!  There is a direct correlation between school attendance and academic success.  If you are not feeling well stay at home otherwise, please be at school. I hope you enjoy this cute video I found on YouTube to help our kiddos understand the importance of school attendance. 

Anti Bullying Video for Primary Grades

My kiddos loved watching this short video on Anti Bullying!  McGruff the Crime dog maybe an old character but, he is still very exciting to primary kiddos!  I love the "stop, talk, and walk" steps he talks about to stop bullying.  I feel this video really empowers kiddos to try and help themselves and others before going to an adult. It's always important to remind them of the differences of big problems and small problems, so they know when to stop, walk, and tell an adult.    

Great Parenting Resource

Parenting resources are something that we all can use! If you need a little help with a child that needs extra guidance, is difficult at times, or just needs healthy boundaries, read Parenting with Love and Logic! This is a great resource that will cover so many issues that we as parents face each day when trying to raise a healthy child.