Creating Peace
Before Thanksgiving, I started a position as a school counselor for grades 4-8 . I am excited to work with the students, faculty, staff, and parents! I have lots of ideas and I can't wait to put my ideas into action! One of my main goals is to establish an environment of respect and peace with the grades I serve.
I am starting an Anger Management and Friendship Skill group for fourth grade boys. I purchased the book Seeing Red: An Anger Management and Peacemaking Curriculum for Kids by Jennifer Simmonds. The book seems like a great resource. It has interactive activities at the end of each session. A member of the Yahoo Elementary School Counselor Listerv recommended the book. I will give updates about using the curriculum with my students.
I am also looking forward to facilitating classroom lessons using The Peacemakers Violence Prevention Program created by Jeremy P. Shapiro. All of the counselors in my district facilitate the Peacemakers lessons to 6th grade.
What curricula do you use to promote peace? Comment below, email me, tweet, or share on the School Counselor Blog Facebook Page!
Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and blogger at School Counselor Blog, a place where school counselors share innovative ideas, creative lesson plans, and quality resources. Contact Danielle via email, follow her on twitter, and become a fan of the School Counselor Blog Facebook Page.