Welcome back Wildcats! Check out the video links below with some back to school fun!
Learn MoreCheck out these videos with information about how to keep yourself healthy and safe this school year.
Learn MoreMeet your school counselor, Lauren Hall, and learn a little about what a school counselor does.
Learn MoreThe character word for the month of August is POSITIVE ATTITUDE. An attitude is a feeling or way of thinking that affects a person's behavior. A positive attitude a state of mind that envisions and expects favorable results Having a positive attitude takes optimism, but also ambition. Having hopes and determination to achieve a goal is ambition.
Learn MoreKindness is one of DCE's PBIS expectations. Check out these lessons focusing on kindness offered by CBS reporter Steve Hartman on the CBS evening news Facebook page. Lessons will be aired live on Facebook each day at 2:00 pm EST from March 23rd - 26th.
Learn MoreRespect is giving attention and showing care to others. We show respect to our classmates by taking turns talking. We show respect to our teachers and parents by listening as they speak, and using manners to show that we care about them.
Learn MorePersevere is one of DCE's PBIS 3 standards. It means that you have the power to keep trying to do something in spite of difficulties. Listen as "After the Fall" by Dan Santat is read aloud. This story is a re-imagining of Humpty Dumpty's nursery rhyme and a lesson on perseverance.
Learn MoreTolerance is the ability to be patient with others. Listen to Cole as he explains how important it is to accept others differences, and even possible to be proud of and celebrate our "quirks".
Learn MoreListen as "The Ugly Dumpling" and "The Ugly Duckling" are read aloud. Then compare and contrast the two stories. How are they alike? How are they different? What does it mean to show tolerance to others?
Learn MoreTolerance is the consideration and respect for the individual differences, views, and beliefs of other people.
Learn MoreLearning new things can be challenging for a lot of people. Patience is a character trait that can help us manage frustrations around us.
Learn MoreWe all have feelings. Sometimes, it's hard to put our feelings into words though. Listen to this song and story that tell us more about feeling words.
Learn MoreCommunication with others needs good listening skills and good expressive skills. Check out this quick lesson on identifying feelings and using an I message to talk to express how you feel to other people.
Learn MoreFeelings may come and go, but they can also be grown! Listen as "Grow Happy" by John Lasser is read aloud.
Learn MorePerseverance is one of our school's PBIS standards. We've read about how Humpty Dumpty got back up again in our last lesson on perseverance. Let's take another look at how trying again is the only way to succeed while watching "Piper".
Learn MoreSometimes worries get in the way when we need to persevere. Check out this quick lesson for some ideas on how to handle worries:
Learn MoreWe learned more about worries in yesterday's focused lesson. Today, we'll talk more about which worries to focus on and which ones to say goodbye to! Check out this video on worries you can and cannot control.
Learn MoreHere we focus on one feeling - grief. With so much changing around us and school looking very different than we imagined, we may experience some grief and sadness. Here's a quick lesson for students in grades 3 - 5 on grief and some ways to cope with it.
Learn MoreThe character word for the month of September is DILIGENCE, which means working hard in a steady and continuing manner and sticking with a project or plan. This is where it is helpful to learn problem solving skills. Some problems can be challenging. But they don't have to be the end of our story. With a problem solving/persevering attitude, we can turn our problems into new opportunities. Listen as turkey runs away from a problem, but learns some new skills along the way.
Learn MoreLet's talk about emotions, or feelings. We all have them and they change a lot. Knowing what they feel like, look like, and sound like can help us deal with them as we grow.
Learn MoreWe're focusing on different emotions, or feelings, all week. Today we're learning about feeling grumpy.
Learn MoreWe're focusing on emotions this week. Today's let's talk about what it means to feel sad and what we can do to help ourselves until we feel better.
Learn MoreThis week we're learning about different emotions. Today let's learn more about what it means to feel jealous.
Learn MoreThis week we are learning about different emotions. Today let's learn more about what it means to feel anxious or worried, and what we can do when we feel this way.
Learn MoreWe're continuing to learn about emotions and today we will focus on anger. What does it mean to be angry? What does it feel like? What can you do about it?
Learn MoreWe've been learning about different emotions and today, we will focus on fear, or feeling scared. What makes you feel scared?
Learn MoreWe've been learning about different emotions. Today let's focus on the feeling of confidence. What does it mean to feel confident? What makes you feel confident? Is too much confidence a bad thing?
Learn MoreLet's talk about courage. What is it? What does it look and feel like to you?
Learn MoreToday let's talk about the feeling of love. What is love? What does it feel like? How do you show love to others?
Learn MoreBeing mindful can be tricky. It is the ability to focus only on what is happening right NOW. Mindfulness helps us worry less, focus more, and enjoy what's happening around us as it happens. Let's practice together.
Learn MoreMindfulness is the ability to give all of our attention to something. It means we slow down in order to really pay attention to what is happening around us and what we are doing. Let's practice some mindfulness together today.
Learn MoreGrounding is a calming tool that helps when you're feeling anxious by bringing your mind's focus on the present. But you can use it anytime your mind being too full of thoughts, to help you feel more mindful and present.
Learn MoreTry some other strategies to help you focus on the present, or practice mindfulness.
Learn MorePersonal space is the area around your body that is needed to help you feel safe and comfortable around others. Let's practice giving ourselves and others personal space.
Learn MoreListen as our next story in the series discussion on empathy is read aloud. See below.
Learn MoreHave you ever loved something so much that you spent too much time doing it? Have you ever like a food so much that you ate too much? Listen as we learn about how too much is not always a good thing.
Learn MoreThis award winning short film is called "The Present". It reminds us how important it is to focus on the gifts we have and enjoy the people (and animals) around us in the present. Check it out!
Learn MoreHave you ever felt like you were "just" something? Arnie felt like he was "just" a doughnut until he met a friend who taught him that the possibilities are endless! Check out "Arnie the Doughnut", by Laurie Keller.
Learn MoreDifferent is good. But we don't always treat people and things that are different as though we value them. As kids, eating different foods can be scary. In the cafeteria, different foods can be the subject of teasing. Check out "Carla's Sandwich" and brainstorm your own ways that you can be different.
Learn MoreListen as "The Night Before Election Day" by Natasha Wing is read aloud.
Learn MoreIt's time for people who are 18 years and older to vote. What does voting mean? Check out this video to learn more about voting.
Learn MoreGratitude is an attitude of appreciation. Let's practice gratitude during the month of Thanksgiving and list the people, things, and opportunities we are most grateful for.
Learn MoreGratitude is an attitude, but it's also a practice. Practice gratitude today by making a list of all that you are thankful for. Listen as "My Gratitude Jar" by Kristin Wiens is read aloud. Try making your own gratitude jar.
Learn MoreTake a moment to practice your mindfulness, while also thinking about what you are grateful for.
Learn MoreLet's learn more about our veterans and how the USA celebrates them!
Learn MoreWorld Kindness Day is soon! Let's celebrate by doing as many acts of kindness as we can today.
Learn MoreThanksgiving is days away. We've discussed the importance of being thankful this holiday season. Let's talk some more about how to persevere. Persevere is one of DCE's PBIS standards. It means to keep trying. Problem solving skills can help us persevere. We use problem solving skills when we brainstorm different answers or look for new ways to solve our problems.
Learn MoreListen as "Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It" by Carey Armstrong-Ellis is read aloud.
Learn MoreA conflict is a problem, often a disagreement between people. When we have conflicts, it's important to learn some ways to resolve them.
Learn MoreHave you ever tried telling a story and someone kept interrupting you? How did you feel? Interrupting is when someone talks while someone else is talking. It's not a nice habit and can frustrate us all.
Learn MoreHaving a growth mindset starts with building confidence. Today, we focus on all that we CAN do. Listen as "The Koala Who Could" by Rachel bright is read aloud.
Learn MoreWe continue our discussion of growth mindset. Check out "Bubble Gum Brain" by Julia Cook.
Learn MoreLet's listen to another story about how marvelous your brain is! Check out "Your Fantastic, Elastic Brain" by Dr. JoAnn Deak.
Learn MoreWe're finishing up our week's conversation on growth mindset by highlighting the power of the word YET.
Learn MoreTis the season to be giving! This time of year can be exciting for several reasons. We like to spend time with friends and family. We like to get presents. But it's also important to remember how much joy GIVING to others can bring them and ourselves.
Learn MoreCheck out Diane Alber's "A Little Spot of Giving" and share it with your family. How can you give to others this year?
Learn MoreGiving to others in even the smallest of ways can bring us joy, too. Check out this great story about the power of giving to others.
Learn MoreGenerosity is another word for giving. Check out this read aloud about generosity:
Learn MoreKindness (not money) makes the world go round. Generosity is an attitude of kindness and focuses on the needs of others. Listen to ways that some kids have shown generosity to those around them.
Learn MoreChristmas is celebrated in some parts of the world each year on December 25th. Check out the video at the link to learn more about Christmas.
Learn MoreThere are lots of different holidays that people celebrate. Today we're going to learn more about Hannukah. Check out the video and story at the link.
Learn MoreKwanzaa begins each year on December 26th. Check out the video and story at the link to learn more.
Learn MoreDiwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. Check out this video by National Geographic to learn more about Diwali is celebrated around the world.
Learn MoreWe've learned about many different holidays this week and each highlights how interesting and diverse our world and its celebrations can be. Like our celebrations are different, so are we, and so are snowflakes. In fact, there are no 2 snowflakes that are exactly alike - each one is unique, just like us. Listen as a story about snowflakes is read aloud, then try making your own snowflakes using the coloring pages and templates attached.
Learn MoreA resolution is another word for a goal, or something you would like to do. As we start the new year, it's a great time to set goals you would like to accomplish in 2022. Listen to Squirrel's New Year's Resolution read aloud and think about your own resolutions for 2021.
Learn MoreSetting goals sounds easy enough, but making sure that they get done is a bit harder. Check out this information on how to set goals that are more likely to be finished.
Learn MoreSetting goals is the first step toward achieving them. But sometimes, worries can get in the way. Listen as Hector's Favorite Place by Jo Rooks is read aloud. We'll also learn some strategies to help worries step aside.
Learn MoreVisualization is a strategy that can improve your reading comprehension, but also help you accomplish your goals. Try it out!
Learn MoreYou can be your own cheerleader by using positive self talk. Try it out!
Learn MoreListen as "One Word for Kids" by Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, and Jon Gordon is read aloud. Then come up with your ONE WORD to guide your goals for 2021.
Learn MoreVirtual learning means our time on the internet is increasing. Listen as internet safety tips are shared.
Learn MoreThe internet is a great tool to sue for learning, entertainment, and social connection. But it's also a tool that has to be used responsibly. Check out this video on the importance of protecting your digital footprint.
Learn MoreBullying can happen in a lot of settings, but especially on the internet and through the use of text messages and social media platforms. When bullying occurs like this, it's called cyberbullying. Let's learn more about cyberbullying.
Learn MoreThere is so much to do online, but a lot of rules to follow, too. Check out this video that simplifies internet safety rules for you to consider as you "surf" the internet.
Learn MoreIt's the first of a new month and it's Monday. Let's take a minute to practice mindfulness and help the week and month start off on the right foot.
Learn MoreGroundhog Day is celebrated each year on Feb. 2nd.
Learn MoreFebruary is Black History month. Let's celebrate diversity by learning more about some of our global community's people who are making a difference.
Learn MoreListen to learn more about Frederick Douglas, a man known across the nation, but also a man with connections to Columbus, GA.
Learn MoreJackie Robinson is an amazing man! He endured mistreatment for years, and despite it all went on to become one of baseball's greatest players. Let's learn more!
Learn MoreLet's learn more about one of America's greatest inventors - Dr. George Washington Carver.
Learn MoreLet's learn more about the Ruby Bridges. She was only a child when her name became well known, but she showed immense courage and paved the way for other kids.
Learn MoreKatherine Johnson is one of NASA's greatest human computers. Her work was vital to exploring space and the moon. Let's learn more about how she left her mark on the universe.
Learn MoreLet's learn more about the United States' first 1st lady of color, Michelle Obama.
Learn MoreColin Powell is one of the United States' most decorated soldiers. He served the USA in a lot of important and courageous ways. Let's learn more!
Learn MoreThe Buffalo Soldiers were a group of African American men who served bravely in the military and changed the course of history. Let's learn more!
Learn MoreHank Aaron was an amazing baseball player and advocate for equal rights for all players in the game. Let's learn more about the legacy he helped create.
Learn MoreSimone Biles is an extraordinary athlete and has made history. Let's learn more.
Learn MoreThurgood Marshall made history as the first African American Supreme Court Justice. Let's learn more about his work!
Learn MoreHarriet Tubman was a famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. She helped usher more than 300 slaves to freedom.
Learn MoreRosa Parks stood up for civil rights when she stayed seated on the bus. Let's learn more about this brave woman's life and her efforts to peacefully change laws.
Learn MoreThere are several career clusters, each with careers that have traits in common, to explore as you think about your future. Let's learn more!
Learn MoreTake this quick quiz to see what career clusters may fit your personality best.
Learn MoreTake a moment this morning to set the tone of your week. Let's focus on the feeling of HOPE. Check out the video below. Grab your tissues just in case :)
Learn MoreCheck out the attached Career Interest Inventory and see which cluster of careers you may be well suited for.
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster.
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster!
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster!
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster!
Learn MoreToday is St. Patrick's Day! Wear your green and consider yourself lucky for many reasons. Write all the ways you're lucky down for a practice in gratitude. Listen as this story about luck is read aloud.
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster!
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster!
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster!
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster!
Learn MoreWe're back from Spring Break. I hope you had a restful break and are ready to finish out your school year with hope and enthusiasm.
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster!
Learn MoreLet's learn more about careers in this cluster!
Learn MoreKindness is one of DCE's 3 PBIS behaviors. Listen as some other kids describe kindness.
Learn MoreThe Georgia Milestones test is around the corner. Let's listen as some test taking tips are shared.
Learn MoreGMAS is coming in May. There are some great strategies to help you with multiple choice tests. Listen to hear more.
Learn MoreYou can practice taking the GMAS online. See the link in the lesson.
Learn MoreWe are focusing on having a positive attitude all month. Let's learn more about optimism.
Learn MoreEnthusiasm is a feeling of excitement and interest in a goal. It's a large part of having a positive attitude.
Learn MoreApril is the month of the military child. Columbus, GA is very close to Fort Benning, so we have a lot of students whose parents serve in the United States Army nearby. Let's learn more about the branches of the U. S. Military and all the ways that many of our country can serve.
Learn MoreDads and moms can serve in the U. S. Military. Listen as this story about a military mom is read aloud.
Learn MoreNever forget that you are one of a kind and "you-nique". Listen and sing along!
Learn MoreThe golden rule is one that we all need to follow - treat others the way you want to be treated.
Learn MoreThe last day of school is May 24th. It's sad to say goodbye to our teachers and classmates, but also exciting to think about all that summer has in store.
Learn MoreSummer is only days away! What do you want to do to make your break an unbelievable one?
Learn MoreSummer is hot, but also a great time to enjoy some of your favorite things!
Learn MoreIt's hot in the summer in the south. Make sure to stay safe in the sun this year!
Learn MoreSummer days are long, sunny, and HOT. Stay cool this summer by following these heat safety tips.
Learn MoreSummer is practically here! Listen as "On the First Day of Summer Vacation" by Tish Rabe is read aloud.
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