Tag Archives: 2nd Grade

Guest Speaker: Willow Myers, MA- Child Counselor

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Name: Willow Myers Job Title: Child/Adolescent Counselor Contact Information: South Bay Suites: 1140 10th St Suite 221 Bellingham, Washington 98225 (360) 972-3488 Job Description: Willow Myers is a counselor specializing in children and adolescents, as well as mood disorders with over 30 years of experience. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy, play and art therapy, mindfulness therapy, … Continue reading Guest Speaker: Willow Myers, MA- Child Counselor →

Mental Health K-3 Online Student Resource

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Here is a perfect website for students to have time to read during class or during a free choice time. Unfortunately, I could not find a lot of interactive websites with games or videos which would probably be more appropriate for second graders. However, I thought it was the best website for students to get information … Continue reading Mental Health K-3 Online Student Resource →

Guest Speaker: Counselor Christopher Wermus- Roosevelt Elementary

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I would invite the school counselor to come into the classroom to present on goal-setting. He would discuss approaches to goal setting and likely talk about SMART goal-setting within the classroom. He would talk about making improvements and keeping track of them. For the 2nd grade audience, getting a sticker for an improvement, working up to … Continue reading Guest Speaker: Counselor Christopher Wermus- Roosevelt Elementary →

Internet Sources: Physical Activity

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Website for students: KidsHealth This website has movies, quizzes, and information focusing on physical activity. This site provides age-appropriate information  about how to be a fit kid. The topics of exercise, gaining muscle, being overweight, and dieting are also discussed within this site. There are recommended healthy living habits included in this resource, as well. Staying … Continue reading Internet Sources: Physical Activity →

Guest Speaker: Allison Johnston, Nutrition

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Summary:  I would ask Allison Johnston to come in to talk to my students about how they can make healthy choices when getting lunch from school and when selecting foods at the grocery store. Allison would likely talk about how to make healthy choices by selecting a variety of different kinds of foods: vegetables, fruits, … Continue reading Guest Speaker: Allison Johnston, Nutrition →

Literature Resources: Nutrition

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Nutrition Fiction Book: I Get So Hungry by Bebe Moore Campbell; Penguin Group; 2008 Summary: This fictional book addresses the topic of obesity in children and adults. In this book, Nikki finds that when she starts eating, she has a hard time getting herself to stop. She tends to overeat when she is sad, angry or … Continue reading Literature Resources: Nutrition →