Stoner Prairie Elementary
Second Grade
CONNECTION POINT
Blue Zone
THIS WEEK AT SPES
JUST A NOTE
CONNECTION
SCHOOL COUNSELING
Examples: Sad, Bored, Tired
Body Clues: Crying, Low Energy, Limbs feels Heavy
Helpful Strategies: Energizing
Try: Animal Yoga
Remind your learner that saying “I’m sorry” just means that we care! Saying “I’m sorry” does not mean that we are a bad kid or that we are in trouble. It just shows others that we care about them!
Miriam Browman
Stoner Prairie - School Counselor
brownme@verona.k12.wi.us
This week we read the book Benji’s Doll and talked about how the characters used peaceful strategies to solve problems: they shared, traded toys, and took turns; they told others to stop, talked it out, and apologized!
Have you noticed your child doing something kind or helpful? Saying it out loud helps them see it, too. You might say, “I saw you hold the door open for your sister,” “You were really patient when I was on the phone,” or “I noticed you gave your friend a turn without being asked.” These everyday moments might feel small, but noticing and naming them helps your child build a habit of kindness and see themselves as someone who cares for others.
CONNECTION POINT
Yellow Zone
JUST A NOTE
If your child shares a tricky friend moment, ask follow-ups like, “What do you wish you had said?” or “What would you do differently next time?” You can also model boundary-setting by saying, “It’s okay to ask for space” or “You can say no kindly.” When reading or watching stories that involve friendship, pause to talk about fairness, kindness, or hurt feelings to build real-world friendship skills.
THIS WEEK AT SPES
Stoner Prairie Elementary
Sept. Part 2
CONNECTION
SCHOOL COUNSELING
Miriam Browman
Stoner Prairie - School Counselor
brownme@verona.k12.wi.us
Examples: Excited, Frustrated, Silly
Body Clues: High energy, tense muscles, fast breathing and heart rate
Helpful Strategies: Calming
Try: Rainbow Breathing
This week in guidance we talked about what strategies students can use to solve small problems peacefully. We focused on these ideas: ignoring, walking away, taking belly breaths, talking it out, sharing and taking turns, and apologizing.
Talk to your student about why we want to solve problems peacefully. Our school feels better, we have stronger friendships, and we have a classroom where more learning and fun happens!
Stoner Prairie Elementary
Second Grade
CONNECTION POINT
Blue Zone
THIS WEEK AT SPES
JUST A NOTE
CONNECTION
SCHOOL COUNSELING
Examples: Sad, Bored, Tired
Body Clues: Crying, Low Energy, Limbs feels Heavy
Helpful Strategies: Energizing
Try: Salamander Yoga
You probably have lots of questions about how your child’s new school year is going, but “How was school?” often leads to a one-word answer. Try asking something more specific like, “What felt easy today?” “What’s something you learned?” or “Who did you sit with at lunch?” If they’re not ready to talk right away, give it time and try again later - maybe while they’re having a snack or getting ready for bed - when they may be more open to sharing.
All problems can make us feel upset or uncomfortable; but kids can solve small problems themselves. Big problems *must* go to an adult because big problems are when someone could get hurt.
Miriam Browman
Stoner Prairie - School Counselor
brownme@verona.k12.wi.us
We learned about the difference between a small problem and a big problem. Big problems are dangerous and make us feel scared. Small problems might make us feel sad or upset, but they aren’t dangerous.