The students I work with in 1st grade are incredible. As Kindergartners, they each experienced growth as they learned the fundamentals of going to school and being a responsible, contributing member to our school community. As first graders, they are working very hard to achieve academically as they work to develop their reading and math skills. As their school counselor, I desire to develop their sense of community as this young group works, learns and plays together.
Each student has unique experiences, talents and hardships that come together and allow opportunities for growth.
There is incredible value in being kind, respectful and helpful to each other as they continue their path of education. It is most beneficial when young students learn these qualities. My first graders will be a model as they treat each other well year after year. My classroom is actually a cart as I travel throughout the building for guidance lessons. My students would greatly benefit by having necessary supplies on hand for this collaborative project
My Project
Paper, crayons, markers and scissors will help our 1st graders create a masterpiece in conjunction with our art program to highlight qualities of the everyday hero. Students will design a 1st grade mural to demonstrate super, everyday hero qualities.
Being able to place in their hands quality supplies that will help them design their objective will be helpful to learn qualities such as team work, integrity, kindness, respect, responsibility, loyalty, friendship, etc.
This will produce a visual that they can be proud of.
Also, the mural will be visual to all students as it will be displayed in the cafeteria. This project is part of our "kindness" campaign and will have a school-wide impact. My classroom is currently a cart which is used to travel throughout our building for lessons. Having necessary materials on hand will help students be creative and inventive for this project.
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