Building Social/Emotional Learning at Greenbrier

Welcome back Greenbrier Gators for the 2017-2018 school year!  Greenbrier is currently under construction so we are are "building" our student's growth academically, socially, and emotionally this year.  As the K-5 Social Worker I will be continuing the Social Thinking Curriculum, SOLVE IT, Whole Body Listening, and the Peer Mediator Program.  I will also continue working with students both individually and in small groups, as well as facilitating the Circle of Friends program during lunch/recess times.  I look forward to "building" the student's social/emotional skills throughout the school year.

Countdown to Summer

As we approach the end of the school year, children often experience a variety of emotions.  From excitement to some level of anxiety, children anticipate the change in routine, friendships, or worries about the following school year.

Below is an article about helping your child transition from "School to Summer Mode."

http://www.parents.com/kids/development/behavioral/transitioning-from-school-to-summer-vacation/?scrlybrkr

The Power of Positive Thinking

When faced with adversity, some students are more resilient than others.  Why is that?  Visit the following website to see the power of positive thinking and how two students experiencing the same problem can handle it in two very different ways.

http://visual.ly/abcs-resilience-bouncing-back-defeat-gozen?scrlybrkr

IMAGINE a Safe Halloween!

Halloween is a great time of year filled with IMAGINATION and fun.  Creative costumes, spooky stories, fun games, and delicious treats are a huge part of Halloween.  While celebrating, it is also important to keep yourself safe.  Please click the following link for helpful safety tips on Halloween:

https://www.safekids.org/tip/halloween-safety-tips

IMAGINE the Possibilities

Welcome back parents and students to the 2016-2017 school year.  Our school theme this year is to IMAGINE.  I IMAGINE Greenbrier School as respectful, caring, accepting, motivating, and fun! Imagine the possibilities.  I am looking forward to a great school year!

Below is a link for a social tip to start off the new school year:

https://blog.kinstantly.com/conversation-skills/

Make Summer a Successful One!

Although Summer Break can be exciting for many kids, it can also be a source of stress for others.  Some kids struggle to navigate the decreased structure and open-ended play while others thrive in the new routine.

Below are some tips on how to help your child manage summer break successfully!

http://childmind.org/article/strategies-for-a-successful-summer-break/

It's that simple...INCLUDE!

"Mean girls" is unfortunately a reality in today's schools.  This article discusses how to get rid of this "mean girl" attitude and encourage a simple approach...include :).

http://www.upworthy.com/theres-a-pretty-simple-way-we-can-raise-kind-girls-instead-of-mean-girls?g=4