Responsibility
Noun: re·spon·si·bil·i·ty
1. The state of being accountable for what you do, for your actions and behavior.
2. Something that you should do because it is morally right so others can trust and depend on you.
This month in guidance class we are focusing on the character trait responsibility. From doing their homework to putting away their toys, children have a variety of responsibilities not only at home but at school and in the community. We are learning in guidance that responsibility is not about doing a chore after your mom or dad tells you 15 times to do it, but it’s an attitude. It’s the idea of taking action and being proud of doing the right thing even when no one tells you to.
Here’s a summary of what we are learning in guidance class:
Kindergarten: We are learning how Responsible Ray, our stingray friend, is figuring out how to be responsible in different ways. Together we are reading, “You Can Count On Me” by Regina Burch and learning what responsibilities we have in class, at lunch, at home, and at recess.
1st & 2nd Grade: We are learning about how if everyone takes responsibility for his or her actions, the world is a better place! Together we are reading, “What If Everybody Did That?” by Ellen Javernick and learning about how other children show how they can be responsible in the video, “Amazing Kids of Character: Responsibility”. Freddy the First Grader and Sam The Second Grader are helping us brainstorm things Prairie Vale students are responsible for at home, at school, and in their community.
3rd & 4th Grade: We are learning about how our responsibilities can pile up if we don’t take care of them. Together we are reading, “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take The Garbage Out” by Shel Silverstein and seeing how Sarah’s responsibility of taking the garbage out literally started piling up on her. Students are writing out their promises to themselves to be responsible this year and not let their responsibilities pile up at home, school or in their community. We also are learning about how our attitude affects our thoughts, which then affects our actions. If we have a positive attitude that leads to positive thoughts which then leads to positive responsible actions.
Conversation Starters To Talk About Responsibility:
What are some tips, tricks, and conversation starters you have found helpful to teach and talk to your children about responsibility?
Happy trails,
Noun: re·spon·si·bil·i·ty
1. The state of being accountable for what you do, for your actions and behavior.
2. Something that you should do because it is morally right so others can trust and depend on you.
This month in guidance class we are focusing on the character trait responsibility. From doing their homework to putting away their toys, children have a variety of responsibilities not only at home but at school and in the community. We are learning in guidance that responsibility is not about doing a chore after your mom or dad tells you 15 times to do it, but it’s an attitude. It’s the idea of taking action and being proud of doing the right thing even when no one tells you to.
Here’s a summary of what we are learning in guidance class:
Kindergarten: We are learning how Responsible Ray, our stingray friend, is figuring out how to be responsible in different ways. Together we are reading, “You Can Count On Me” by Regina Burch and learning what responsibilities we have in class, at lunch, at home, and at recess.
1st & 2nd Grade: We are learning about how if everyone takes responsibility for his or her actions, the world is a better place! Together we are reading, “What If Everybody Did That?” by Ellen Javernick and learning about how other children show how they can be responsible in the video, “Amazing Kids of Character: Responsibility”. Freddy the First Grader and Sam The Second Grader are helping us brainstorm things Prairie Vale students are responsible for at home, at school, and in their community.
3rd & 4th Grade: We are learning about how our responsibilities can pile up if we don’t take care of them. Together we are reading, “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take The Garbage Out” by Shel Silverstein and seeing how Sarah’s responsibility of taking the garbage out literally started piling up on her. Students are writing out their promises to themselves to be responsible this year and not let their responsibilities pile up at home, school or in their community. We also are learning about how our attitude affects our thoughts, which then affects our actions. If we have a positive attitude that leads to positive thoughts which then leads to positive responsible actions.
Conversation Starters To Talk About Responsibility:
- In your own words, how would you define responsibility?
- What are some things you like being responsible for? What are some things that might not be as much fun to be responsible for?
- What are ways we can work on being more responsible together as a family?
- What should we do if we make a mistake & aren't responsible? Do you think everyone makes a mistakes?
What are some tips, tricks, and conversation starters you have found helpful to teach and talk to your children about responsibility?
Happy trails,
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