Who Am I?
My name is a compound word. What is my name?
Ms. Matlock
I travel all over the school every day. Where do I teach Guidance Lessons?
In your classroom
I love to talk about our emotions - especially the part of our body where our emotions are held. Where in our body do we survive, feel, and think?
Our Brain
The lowest part of our brain is sometimes called our Animal Brain because it helps us - and other animals - to survive from danger. What is the lowest part of our brain called?
Brain Stem
Our principal has been here for 6 years. What is her name?
Ms. Martin
My job is very important to me. What is my job?
School Counselor
I love to talk to kids! Where is my office?
In the front office - near the principal and assistant principal
Sometimes we have conflicts with our friends or family members. What tool is in your classroom that you can use to help work out your conflicts?
Conflict Resolution Wheel
Our brain is the home of our feelings. What is the part of the brain where we feel our feelings?
Amygdala
Our assistant principal is new to TCE. What is her name?
Mrs. Lee
Every day I love to drink my favorite toasty beverage in the morning. What do I love to drink?
Coffee
I love to say "Hello" in the morning. Where can you find me each morning?
In the front loop or by the front doors
At times we might feel low. We might notice we have slower energy, sad feelings, and maybe even feel tired or sick. Which zone might we be in if we feel this way?
Blue Zone
The front part of our brain is responsible for thinking and making decisions. What is the name of the top, front part of our brain?
Prefrontal Cortex
We are proud to be at Town Center. What is our school mascot?
I love all animals, but I only have two snuggly, furry pets. What type of animals do I have?
2 Cats - Pippa & Wreny-Penny-Posey
Sometimes kids have big feelings and want to talk about it. How do you find me if you want to talk?
Use the QR code on the wall to send me a message and I will come to see you as soon as I can.
Many possible answers - deep breaths, listen to music, count to 10, use a fidget, talk about our feelings to a trusted adult
Sometimes we get really upset. What happens to our brains when we are upset?
When our amygdala is filled with big emotions it stops talking to our prefrontal cortex. Then we "flip our lids" and have a hard time thinking and making decisions.
TCE has been around for a long time. How many years has TCE been open?
30 years! We are celebrating our birthday this year!
I grew up in a green, rainy state by the Pacific Ocean and Canada. Where did I grow up?
Washington - Go Seattle Seahawks & Mariners!!
Sometimes I do activities with a group of kids. Where do I teach lessons to groups?
A small classroom in C Hall (C112)
I like to teach about safety. Name a rule that we have learned about to keep ourselves safe.
Many possible answers: Stop, Ask First. Don't taste things that you find on the ground. Only people who help you be clean and safe may look at or touch private parts. Wear helmets when you ride you bike or scooter. Say "no" if someone tries to pressure you to do something you don't want to do.
Coping strategies are things we use to help us NOT flip our lids. What are some things you like to do to help your emotions stay small or medium-sized?
Town Center is in the center of town. Name 2 other things that are located near us in the center of town.
Fire Department, Police Department, Cozby Library, & City Hall