We talk about why it is important to tell the truth, to be a good friend, and to take care of yourself. From there, we go on to read books and sing songs about tattling, bullying, lying, gossiping, fighting, stealing, and many more. In second grade, we talk about the importance of school and feeling good about coming to school. We make poem books that the students can take home and share with their parents. Second graders also start to learn about study skills.
Third graders learn about conflict resolution.
It is important for children to learn how to handle conflicts in a peaceful way. Along with this, we talk about listening and being a good friend. Fourth grade students start the year off with study skills. From there, we go on to talk about self-esteem, friendship, and conflict management. In the fifth grade rooms, we work on study skills in the beginning of the year so start the semester off right.