Safe Touch

During the next two weeks, I will be discussing a very serious topic with our students:  Good Touch/Bad Touch.  Without being too specific, I teach the students that our private parts are any areas that are covered by a swim suit.  

Our school district purchased 'Healthy Touch, Good Boundaries, Safe Kids,' for every school.  This video discusses the concept of private areas, as well as solutions in case students are ever touched inappropriately.

The basic 'gist' of the lesson is that students should:

   

SAY NO!

THEN GO!

AND TELL!

I encourage students to identify an adult who they trust that they can share sensitive information with.      After our discussion, I share certain pages of the VIP Coloring Book to further our discussion.

While this may be a sensitive subject to discuss, we all have a duty to make sure that our students are safe.  My students know that I take their safety VERY seriously and I strive to be a trusted adult in their lives, hopefully someone with whom they feel comfortable sharing good (and bad) news with.

Have a great week!
Mrs. Muller

My Mouth is a Volcano!

Younger elementary students often have trouble with interrupting and 'keeping their words in.'  Let's face it, adults can also have this same problem at times...wink, wink...

I recently read My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook with my second grade students.  Ms. Cook is a former elementary school counselor who became a well-known and talented children's book author.  More information about her can be found HERE!

I begin my lesson by reading My Mouth is a Volcano and throughout we discuss different times that Louis has trouble has trouble with self-control.

After we read, we discuss several 'solutions,' or things that the students can do, to 'keep their words in.'  I found a page from TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS that focuses on this lesson.

This student suggested holding it in, waiting your turn, and rolling up your tongue.

This student said that it's a good idea to hold her breath, count to 30, or put her hand over her mouth.

I personally struggle with not interrupting at times, and I might try some of the students' ideas myself.  

Have a great week!

Mrs. Muller