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Who is the Counselor?
Why do we come to guidance?
Counseling
Expectations
Vocabulary
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How many children does Mrs. Thomson have?
4 - Chelsea, Colin, Ian & Brenna
100
True or False. The purpose of coming to guidance is to escape from our classroom and avoid work.
False. The purpose of guidance is to help students to gain skills that will help with school work, getting along with others, discover talents within ourselves!
100
True or False. The only people that come to see Mrs. Thomson for counseling, have "problems".
False. Mrs. Thomson see kids for lots or reasons!
100
True or False. Mrs. Thomson will let us do whatever we want during guidance.
False. I expect you to be your BEST!
100
Self-talk is something that.... A) everyone does. B) only "crazy" people do. C) is when you say your thoughts out loud. D) is to distracting to be helpful.
A: If someone tells you they don't talk to themselves, they're lying!
200
True or False. Mrs. Thomson lives in Ankeny.
False. She lives in Maxwell, which is between Ankeny and Ames.
200
While you are in guidance, it would be acceptable to: A) sit with your friends. B) share ideas. C) ask questions. D) all of the above.
D. All of the above!
200
True or False. If Mrs. Thomson comes and gets you out of class, be afraid, be very, very afraid.
FALSE!!! There are LOTS of reasons Mrs. Thomson might need to see or talk to you!
200
True or False. Mrs. Thomson always picks partners or groups.
True. Why????
200
True or False. If it "feels" like you are getting bullied, then you probably are.
False. Just because you think or feel like you are being bullied doesn't mean you are. If you aren't sure, ask an adult for help. Explain what is going on and ask for advice on how to handle the situation.
300
True or False. Mrs. Thomson used to teach 4th grade
True. Mrs. Thomson taught 4th grade in Shorewood, Illinois (not far from Chicago).
300
While we are in class, our teacher is: A) going out for coffee B) meeting with the other 5th grade teachers C) planning exciting learning projects and lessons for us. D) plotting ways to torture you in the days ahead.
B or C Being a teacher is hard work. It takes a lot of planning, organization, & attention to detail. Teachers often spend hours either before school or after school to finish work from the day or prepare for the next day.
300
Mrs. Thomson meets with.... A) Individuals B) Small groups of kids C) Large groups of kids D) All of the above
D. All of the above.
300
True or False. The rules my teacher has in their classroom are the same rules that Mrs. Thomson has in her classroom.
True. If your teacher says that 2 kids can't sit together in your classroom, or stand by some in line, then the same thing would apply when you come to this room for guidance.
300
Define what it means to treat someone with respect (student or adult)
Treating someone with respects includes listening, treating a person with kindness, the golden rule....
400
What is Mrs. Thomson's first name?
Christine
400
True or False. Guidance class isn't important, since we don't get a grade on our report card for it.
False. Guidance is a class where we will cover many important topics throughout the year!
400
True or False. If I tell Mrs. Thomson something, she may tell another student, my teacher, or my parents.
False. Whatever is discussed with Mrs. Thomson is kept confidential, unless......
400
True or False. Mrs. Thomson expect for everyone to be friends.
False. She expects you all to be "friendly", but not necessarily "friends". What does that mean??
400
Is it better to be.... A) Aggressive B) Passive C) Assertive D) Aggravated
Assertive - Showing respect for yourself, as well as others.
500
Mrs. Thomson has: A) 1 brother & 1 sister B) is an only child C) 3 brothers & 1 sister D) 2 sisters & 1 brother
D. 3 brothers (Kenny, Joe, & David) & 1 sister (Georgette)
500
True or False. During guidance, you really don't have to use your brain to think, because everything is so easy everyone already knows all the answers.
False. Just like in any class, some people will know the answers, and some won't, that is why it is important for us to respect and listen to each other.
500
True or False. If you want to talk to Mrs. Thomson, you have to tell your teacher why you want to see her.
False. You do not have to tell anyone why you want to see Mrs. Thomson, however, your teacher needs to know where you are at all times during school hours, so always ask your teacher when would be a good time for you to come down to see me if it is during the school day.
500
If someone doesn't meet Mrs. Thomson's expectations during class, she will... A) send them to see Mr. Muller. B) tell their teacher. C) ignore them. D) All of the above E) None of the above
E - not at first anyway....
500
Define empathy.
Empathy is when you are able to put yourself in someone else's position, and think about how you would feel if the same thing was happening to you.