This part of the brain is where you do most of your thinking
What is the PFC (Pre-Frontal Cortex)
I good memory I will always have about this year is...
Student responds with a memory.
My goals is to read ___ books next year!
Student responds with a goal on the number of books to read.
True or false: I have to keep all of the same friends I have this year when I come back to school next year.
False. We are always growing and changing. We will make new friends and may continue prior friendships.
Student responds with something they feel proud about.
Using I statements is an important part of conflict resolution. (T or F )
True! I feel ____ when you ____ because____. I need _____.
The best thing that happened in school this year was...
Student response with their best thing that happened.
One subject I plan to work hard in next year is...
Student responds with a subject they will work hard on next year.
Somethings I want to learn next year are...
Student responds with things they want to learn.
_____ was really hard for me this year!
Student fills in the blank with something that was really hard for them this year.
What is something you wish we would have talked about more in our school counseling lessons?
Student responds.
This year, I learned....
Student responds with something they learned.
What is something you want to do differently next year?
Student responds.
What is one thing you are still wondering about for next year?
Student responds with at least one thing they are still wondering about for next year.
How can I make new friends next year?
Be friendly - say hello, be nice. Invite others to play.
I can name 3 calming strategies.
Student responds. Breathing, take a break, imagination vacation, read, nature, rest.
I am a little worried about the next school year because...
Student responds with personal worry about the next school year.
A social goal (something I want to accomplish with friends) is ...
Student responds with a social goal.
A special person I am going to miss next year is ...
Student responds with a person they will miss next year.
My favorite field trip this year was...
Student responds with a field trip that was a favorite.
I can be a good listener by....
Student responds. Looking at the speaker, repeating back what I hear, not interrupting, asking questions.
How would you want your teacher and classmates this year to describe you? How do you want to be remembered?
Student responds with how they want to be remembered.
Looking ahead to next year, I want to give myself some encouragement by telling myself.....
Student responds with encouragement for next year.
Something about me that changed this year is...
Student responds with something that changed about them.
How can you blend in with your class next year?
Be nice to everyone. Follow the rules. Use manners. Listen & don't interrupt.