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Unit I  UNDERSTANDING MYSELF AND OTHERS

 

 

In this unit we talk about our unique selves and the many differences in people. 

Tolerance and self esteem will be stressed during the classroom presentations. 

 

Some ideas for Parents:

 

·       Everyone share what animal they would like to be and why.

 

·       Go rock hunting. Find a rock that reminds you of yourself. All share.

 

·       Everyone put his or her name at the top of a blank piece of paper. Pass the papers to the left. Everyone write one thing they like about that person then pass on to the left until the original person receives their paper back.

 

HAVE FUN WITH IT!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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UNIT II FEELINGS AND FRIENDSHIP

 

In this unit we talk about feelings and what makes a good friend.

Then we learn about good communication skills, including conflict resolution and problem solving.

 

 

Parents can help their children by practicing “I statements” with them.

 

I feel _______________                        Instead of “You make me mad.”  “I feel angry when______”

When ______________                       

Because ____________                       Try it and see how much less conflict your family will experience. Good Luck!

I want ______________

 

 

 

 

Unit III CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

 

During this unit we talk about character traits that we all want to develop such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

The character animals representing each trait are fun, and the puppet videos about the Popcorn Kids who are learning about having character

help the elementary students apply what they learn.

 

 

Unit IV MAKING GOOD CHOICES

 

During this unit we talk about doing well in school, staying safe, and saying no to drugs and alcohol.

 

The key message is  - “MAKING GOOD CHOICES FOR YOURSELF”

 

Parents can help by:

 

·       spending time helping your children with their homework. Help them to learn good study skills at home.

 

·       being open with your children about the effects of drugs and alcohol. Practice with them on how to say no.

 

 

 

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UNIT V CAREER PLANNING

 

4th and 5th grade students are taught a career awareness unit called “Making the Link” which links school habits and skills to the world of work.

Each student is a member of an office group that creates a company and chooses a product or service their company will sell.

Then they choose a name for their company, elect officers, create a motto, and develop a marketing plan.

Within these office groups they learn about:

 

·       punctuality and time management /organization

·       goal setting

·       responsibility

·       learning from mistakes

·       testing skills

·       learning styles

·       paying attention and listening skills

·       career awareness.

 

 

The 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be talking about career planning as follows:

 

·       They will be using the internet to do an interest inventory and a personality test. Then they will match these to jobs.

 

·       They will then research these jobs for educational and training requirements, schools and cost, salary paid, and skills needed.

 

·       This will help the students plan for their high school classes.

 

·       Each student will create a career profile that will be kept in a file and added to each year until they graduate from 8th grade when they will take it with them to high school.

 

·       Then we talk about specific careers and occupations through classroom activities and guest speakers.

 

Parents can help by:

 

·       talking to your children about your own jobs and careers. What kind of preparation did it take? What’s the job like?

 

 

 

 

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