Once you have a routine post it on the refriger-ator or a bulletin board and have everyone follow it. Communicate with the children about the daily schedule so they know what to expect. If the schedule changes, tell everyone ahead of time so they know what to expect. Also expect surprise changes in routine. Help children cope with these by explaining the changes to them.
Routines help reduce conflicts within the family.
Roles of the School Counselors School counselors teach classroom lessons on conflict resolution, careers, and self-awareness, as well as personal safety and other topics as requested by the classroom teachers. School counselors also run small groups with students who need additional assistance with study and organizational skills, getting along with others, and adapting to school rules. Individual students are also helped when life gets in the way of learning - they feel no one likes them, a parent, grandparent, or pet dies, or they are having a problem with school. School counselors are specially trained and earn a master's degree in order to work within the school system to help students, teachers, parents, and administrators. If you ever have any questions or comments about the counseling program at Gilpin Manor Elementary, please feel free to contact us.