1. THEMES: Empathy Citizenship
Classroom Guidance
THEMES:
Empathy
Citizenship

2. Theme now until Winter Break…EMPATHY
Words of the Month related to Empathy:
September – FRIENDSHIP – Pre Survey on Empathy
October – COMPASSION (Caring, Appreciation)
November – RESPECT (Diversity, Tolerance)
December – COMMUNICATION (Teamwork, Attitude)
Post Survey on Empathy

3. Theme from January to the end of the school year: CITIZENSHIP
January – COOPERATION (teamwork, communication, attitude) – Pre Citizenship Self-Reflection
February – RESPONSIBILITY (effort, commitment)
March – EQUALITY (fairness)
April – HONESTY (trustworthiness) – Post Citizenship Self-Reflection

4. Friendship Tips: Cooperate & be kind to others.
Be willing to play fairly, take turns, and share.
Listen to others’ ideas.
Apologize and forgive one another.
Express feelings appropriately. Use “I” statements to share how you are feelings and what you need from your friends.
Practice empathy to respond to friends’ feelings in an understanding, helpful way.
Be honest and loyal to your friends.
Keep a positive attitude and hang out with friends who uplift you.
Show respect. Be the kind of friend that you would want to have.
Express gratitude and appreciation.

5. FRIENDSHIP? Are you a good friend? How do you make new friends?
To have a friend,
you must be a friend.
Are you a good friend?
How do you make new friends?
Would you want to be your friend?
How could you improve?
What advice would you give a peer who is having a hard time making friends?
What qualities do you have that make you a good friend?

6. Take the 5-Finger Challenge (SIGNS)
Keep promises.
Take turns & share.
Show gratitude.
Tell the truth.
Be kind.

7. REFLECTION
Trace your hand on a sheet of paper – Left hand on one side and Right hand on the other side.
On the right hand, write 5 strengths that they bring to a friendship.
On the left hand, write 5 areas of growth, things that they could do better in their friendship.