This week we have the Life Education caravan at our school. Nadine has been working with Pod 2 students on 'Managing Conflict'. The teachers identified this as a need for our students.
She talked to the students about how we can stick up for ourselves. She related this to being 'Monsters', 'Mice' or 'Me'. Encouraging students to stand up for themselves in a calm, firm manner without being overly aggressive or backing away timidly.
She also talked to the students about the qualities of a good friend, the main points are listed below:
- Smiling at them
- Encouraging them
- Sharing toys and equipment
- Making positive comments
- Not excluding them from games
- Looking after people when they are hurt
We are trying to encourage the students to stick to the motto:
"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!"
It would be great to see the children in Pod Two working hard to stick to this. Our brains work best when they are happy!
Wonderful motto! My mum always said that to me and it is so true. It's so important that we encourage compassion and empathy at this age. Thank you :)
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