Hogwarts...no HDC!

Magical things are happening in our school age room this summer!

The children were sorted into their houses via a random drawing on the first day at HDC this summer. 

Just like at Hogwarts the children are able to earn points for their school triumphs. In our case at HDC we are focusing on the kind deeds that the children are doing in the classroom. After the lock down, we know that it is more important than ever to give special attention to the children's social emotional health. So by focusing on the kind deeds that they are doing for their peers and teachers we are hoping to build positive social relationships among the students. The teachers have decided to only spotlight the positive and not take away points for any negatives at this time, their hope is to build up each students self confidence and self worth. 

Here are a few of the things the kids know the teachers will be looking for. The kids also can give a shout out and let the teachers know when a peer helps or does something nice for them. 

They also brainstormed as a class how they might feel if another house has more points at the end of the summer than another. They also talked about what they can do to cope if they do get upset. It is important for children of all ages to learn that it is ok to not always win and that having fun throughout the summer is the most important thing. We also believe it is important to learn coping and self regulation strategies at a young age to be able to regulate their emotions more effectively and become successful adults. 

Here are the students house point logs, recent things they have done to earn points and their house maps they made!

You might belong in Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart.

 Their daring, nerve and chivalry set Gryffindors apart. 

You might belong in Hufflepuff, where they are just and loyal.

Those patient Hufflepuffs are true and unafraid of toil. 

Or perhaps in Slytherin you'll make your real friends, 

those cunning folks use any means to achieve their ends.

Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind.

Where those of wit and learning, will always find their kind.

The kids have had so much fun with the Harry Potter theme so far this summer and we love how excited they are to do kind deeds for one another!