Wanted: A True Friend

While searching the internet for some new goodies to use with first and second grade, I discovered a counseling blog,  Music City School Counselor.  There are many lessons and activities that are very helpful.

Inspired by her idea, I had first and second grade students make "Wanted" signs for their true friends.  They were asked to write the traits that their friend should have.  They also illustrated them.  It was a great lesson and we had a great time!

"I want a friend who does not bully.  And I want a friend that treats me like a good friend.  I want a friend that I can trust."

"I want a friend that is nice, honest, helpful, caring, and loving."

I also shared mine with them as an example.  Too bad that my ideal 'friend' is taller than the tree.  The kids thought it was funny!

Happy Thanksgiving!

College Bulletin Board

This year our school district is focusing on college and career readiness.  Obviously careers is a large part of what we discuss through our guidance curriculum.  Borrowing the idea from one of my counselor friends, I made bulletin board that displays where Gracemor's faculty and staff attended college.  Both the students and staff members love it.  I think it's very important for students to see the wide variety of experiences that their teachers have.  In fact, last Friday, one of my students told me, "Mrs. Muller, you went to the same college in Memphis that my parents did."  Memphis is an eight hour drive from where we are in Kansas City. 

As you can see, Kansas City is our starting point.  We have staff members who studied on both coasts.

Here is a close up view.  I printed each college/university's mascot on card stock and included the staff members' name on each card. 

Have a great week!