Counseling Connection

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Mrs. Bridgette Carter | School Counselor, Grades K-7

carter.bridgette@hardingacademymemphis.org November 2017
From the classroom . . .
Grades SK-3 loved the “Pass the Face” game we played
in class. I have attached directions to the back of the
newsletter in case you’d like to play with your family.
This game helps students practice and interpret facial
expressions, which develops empathy skills.

Grades SK-1

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness • One by Kathryn Otoshi

Month. Research shows that others speaking out or
taking action stops bullying behavior over half the
time within seconds! Upstanders are kids who do Grade 2
something to prevent or reduce the bullying they
see. Upstanders help create school communities • Recess Queen by Alexis
that are stronger, safer, and more supportive. O’Neill

In class, we discussed how being bystanders

contribute to the problem but being upstanders Grade 3
helps stop bullying. All students viewed “You Can Be • Juice Box Bully: Empowering
an Upstander” by The Ned Show and practiced ways Kids to Stand Up for Others by
shown in the video to become an upstander. Maria Dismondy
Students learned to:
1. Be A Buddy
Grades 4-5
2. Interrupt
3. Speak Out • Say Something by Peggy
4. Tell Someone Moss

Coming up…
November’s theme is “Personal Safety.” Students will view animated narrative videos that focus on helping
them develop knowledge, decision-making skills, and behaviors that promote safe living in the home, school,
and community. I invite you to preview these videos by visiting the link below and selecting the appropriate
grade level. http://fightchildabuse.org/

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