LLA Grounded Podcast

Check out this podcast episode with important information about what LLA is doing to keep our kids safe during the pandemic as well as other important back to school announcements.  ----------------------Show Notes:Here are the links to the flow charts that explain what to do if your child has symptoms of COVID-19, is exposed to someone who tests positive, or if they test positive.  COVID-19 Symptom Decision Chart https://lla.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/1215/download/download_5423592.pdfCOVID-19 Exposure/Diagnosis Decision Chart https://lla.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/1215/download/download_5423590.pdf

Season 1 of the Grounded Stories Podcast is coming to an end.  Join Linz & Clay as they look back, or reflect, on the projects they've done and the lessons they've learned.  

Have you lost someone you love? Death can be a very sad and confusing topic.  Listen in as we explore this topic, what the Bible has to say about it, and what we can do to help support those who are affected by death and grief.  Featuring the vocal talent of Pastor Tara VinCross, Blake & April Snyder, and Johnathan Coker

After about 2 months of staying home, it's probably become very difficult to be patient as we wait for life to get back to normal.  Listen in to this episode to learn more about what we can do while we wait!Featuring voice actors:  Chris Pope, Rebecca Oh, Ella & Lacey Schrader, & Lucca & Miljoy Savino.  

With Teacher & Nurse Appreciation Week and Mother's Day all happening right now, we thought we'd stop to take a closer look at gratitude and how we can express gratitude to the people in our lives who have made a difference! 

Do you know how to solve conflicts in healthy ways? Listen in to this episode to learn 2 ideas that will help you solve conflicts with the people you love!Show notes:Click on the following links to access helpful resources for healthy conflict resolution. Conflict Resolution Poster Feeling Emojis Activity

What's more contagious than any virus?  Listen in for the answer and how you can make a difference in the lives of others. 

Feeling like you're so busy that you can't possibly add one more thing into your schedule? Listen in to find out the one thing that you should add that will actually help you with everything else! 

It can be hard to find motivation and purpose, especially when we have assignments and chores that are are difficult.  Listen in to this episode as Linz and Clay learn about being diligent and working with all their hearts! 

Being stuck at home can be difficult especially as Christians trying to make a difference in our communities.  Listen in as Linz and Clay wrestle with this challenge.  If you've found ways to help others during this time of quarantine, record a brief 10-15 second audio recording of your experience.  Be sure to include your name, grade level, and what you did.  You can send audio recordings to ckoh@lla.org.  We'd love to feature you on our next Grounded Stories episode.  

Feeling a little uncertain with all that's going on in our new COVID-19 world?  Listen in to a fun and encouraging story on God's Presence through uncertainty! 

Do your kids come across as entitled at times?  Listen in on an interview with Vice Principal John Chen as we discuss how to challenge the spirit of entitlement in our kids.  Show notes:For more information on challenging entitlement, check out this link:https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/i-want-it-now-how-to-challenge-a-false-sense-of-entitlement-in-kids/ 

Do you or your child struggle with taking on new opportunities? Listen in on this episode as we learn more from Pr. JO Cordero about the power of saying yes to opportunities that Jesus calls us to. 

Do you ever wonder what happens to all the trash we produce and what long range implications it may have.  Listen in to Mrs. Richards' 6th graders as they share their research on recycling and what each of us can do to make a difference!

Listen in to a mini-episode that highlights the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" sung by the 1st graders in Mrs. Medley's class. 

Malaria - The word strikes fear in many hearts since we can probably all remember stories we've heard about people who have died from the disease.  Listen in on this LIVE episode of the Grounded Podcast recorded in Chan Auditorium with 6th grader Onyeka Ikechukwu.  

Kids are such a blessing...but, boy, do they change our marriages!  Listen in on this interview with Pr. Trevan Osborn as he shares some candid reflections on marriage with children and how we can work through some of the struggles that come up.  

Happy Black History Month!  Listen in on an interview with Keturah Reed and Betsy Jabola and her puppet, Huston.  Show Links:To see Betsy & Keturah's presentation, visit:  https://youtu.be/gdaJdsLnVf4 

How did you come to know Jesus?  Who were the key people and what were the important experiences that helped you to get to know Him better?  Tune in to this episode to hear the story of our Plant Services Director, Mr. Mark Brettnacher, and how he came to know Jesus.  Special interviews with 5th graders Ariana Stratton, Liana Leukert, Madelyn Checo, and Carson Regester.  To download the first Grounded Challenge, go to www.lla.org/grounded and click on the link for the Episode 16 activity.  

Have you ever seen someone being picked on and wavered between wanting to help and not wanting to get involved?  This week's episode discusses the Bystander Effect and how we can develop our students' desire and ability to stand up for others.  Listen in on an interview with Miss Lee's 5th grade students and a grounded spotlight with 4th Grader, Miishon Beavers. 

Do your children every struggle with doing or saying things that they later regret because they were having intense feelings at the time?  Tune in to this episode on the Hot-Cold Empathy Gap and find out more about why this happens and what they can do to make better choices.More on the Hot-Cold Empathy Gap:     Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empathy_gap     Parenting Science:  https://www.parentingscience.com/empathy-gap.htmlHot-Cold Empathy Gap worksheet:  www.lla.org/grounded Glitter Jar Recipes:  https://preschoolinspirations.com/6-ways-to-make-a-calm-down-jar/  

Integrity is one of the most challenging core values since it involves doing the right thing at ALL times.  Tune in to hear tips on teaching integrity from an interview with Principal Ronald Trautwein and Grounded spotlight stories from Julia Reyes, Raegan Soo, Emily Conklin, and Jacqueline Cline.

Do your kids struggle with trusting God?  Trust is the foundation of all healthy relationships and a value that we need to teach our children. Tune in to this interview with educator Michelle Savino as we learn more about building trust. 

What are your family's best gifts of Christmas?  Listen in to explore this topic together and consider how you might share these gifts with others.  Featuring a special Christmas song by Mrs. Medley's 1st graders and interviews with some of our Kindness Ambassadors.

Life is full of challenges.  We want to teach our kids to face challenges with a smile using the power of grit. Listen in as we discuss how we can do this as well as hear an interview with 4th grader, Marck Serrano.  Show notes:Angela Lee Duckworth's TED Talk on Grit: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=en#t-148793Emerging Butterfly Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM-ptuFr-zc 

Does your child struggle with making good decisions?  Listen in to this interview with 1st grade teacher, Maria Medley on spiritual decision-making. As mentioned in the show, here are links to a resource for parents about decision-making.  It's called "The Next Right Thing" and you can view the blog, podcast, or book at these links:The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-right-thing/id1268826768 The Blog - https://emilypfreeman.com/podcast/ The Book - https://www.amazon.com/Next-Right-Thing-Practice-Decisions/dp/0800736524 

As Thanksgiving approaches, we thought we would take a closer look at the topic of gratitude and how we can instill this important value in the lives of our kids.  Listen in as we hear an interview with Mr. Ronald Trautwein and a special Grounded spotlight with 5th grader Ariana Stratton.

Have you and your child ever planned an act of kindness to pay it forward? Listen in to and interview with TK teacher Melissa Wilson as we learn more about this topic.

In light of National Red Ribbon Week, we explore the topic of peer pressure with elementary Principal Ronald Trautwein and give tips on how parents can promote integrity in their children. 

Veteran's Day reminds us of the importance of cultivating the value of honor in the lives of our kids.  Listen in to learn more about how you can do this by learning from the example of a 4th grader named Silas Lemesh. 

How can the tiny word "yet" make a world of difference in developing growth mindset?  Learn more by listening in to an interview with Czarina Jimenez BONUS FEATURE:  Use this helpful acronym that Mrs. Jimenez taught each student during her presentation. Y-yes I canE-even if I fail, I'llT-try and try again.  

Does your child have fixed mindset or growth mindset?  Listen in to an interview with Erin Messinger & Ann Lee to learn how you can nurture more of a growth mindset each day.

Taking Responsibility for one's actions can be hard for both kids and adults.  Listen in to find out some practical tips on teaching this skill. 

What's the difference between hearing and active listening?  Listen in to find out and get some tips on teaching this skill to your kids.