The word of the month at FES for April is “PATIENCE”. Students are learning that patience means:
being still and focused (not antsy, wiggly, or fidgety)
taking your time when doing things
waiting your turn to speak or do something
waiting quietly on someone to finish talking or completing a task
showing good sportsmanship (For example: You may have to run after the ball many times before you actually catch it.)
setting a goal and working hard to achieve that goal (For example: Multiplication tables)
giving others their own time and space (Sometimes even best friends need a little break from each other.)
waiting, tolerating and forgiving
not easily provoked - Controlled temper
remaining calm during stressful situations
Here are some practical ways to teach patience to children:
Share your own stories about learning to delay gratification and working toward important goals.
Build the value of “patient waiting”
Model patience out loud
Create lots of small opportunities for patience
Play waiting games
Work toward a goal
Notice and affirm the child’s efforts
Let’s practice patience Bearcats…But most importantly…..BE KIND!
Mrs. A, FES School Counselor