It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the last month of the school year! In counseling this month, students will be learning about two important topics: Brain Science and Personal Safety. Since May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, it feels like the perfect time to keep talking with children about emotions, coping skills, and how to ask for help when they need it!

Our K–2 students are learning about Brain Science and beginning to understand how their brains help them think, feel, and manage big emotions. Students in grades 3–5 are focusing on Personal Safety, including ways to recognize safe and unsafe situations and identify trusted adults they can go to for support.

One of the best ways to reinforce these lessons is through casual conversations at home. You might ask:

• Who are the adults you know you can go to if you need help?
• Can you tell me about a time you had a really big feeling? What helped you through it?
• What are some things you can do to help your body and brain calm down?
• How can I best help you when you’re having a hard day?

~ Ms. Tullos