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#ASCA22 Presentation: Navigating the New Normal via Growth Mindset

Posted onJuly 3, 2022July 9, 2022Leave a comment

ASCA 2022 in Austin, TX…. here we come! (Or depending on when you read this, here we are). This session will have lots of practical ideas of how to teach growth mindset AND have a growth mindset as we enter a new normal again. and again. and again. The world is moving fast and I Read More …

Lego Challenge: An Anytime 30-minute Lesson

Posted onMay 7, 2022May 7, 2022Leave a comment

If you can find enough lego to use, you have an engaging classrom or group lesson for every grade level (K-5… maybe even middle school). I have been doing this lesson for my end-of-year lesson in 2nd grade this week and I’m bringing it to 4th grade next week. Of course, for noise control… you Read More …

Counseling Centers: Lessons That Are Interactive and Fun

Posted onApril 19, 2022April 20, 2022Leave a comment

I love teaching my lessons in counseling-based centers. I had lots of questions on Instagram about how I implement these… so here are some details. Below is a video giving a quick overview and then read further for more details. https://youtube.com/shorts/yftWI8NTJBg?feature=share How does this work? I have four centers set up in the corners of Read More …

New Career Exploration Lessons/Activities

Posted onMarch 15, 2022March 15, 2022Leave a comment

After 2 years of not having Live Career Days…. we’re baaaaaaaaack. We have a Career Day for K-3 in the form of Careers on Wheels and for Grades 4-5, we do a College/Career Fair and College Day. Leading up to our events we do Career Exploration lessons. This week I’m in grades K-2, so here Read More …

Growth Mindset Ninja Lesson/Craft

Posted onFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022Leave a comment

Need a new growth mindset lesson for K-3? Growth Mindset Ninja by Mary Nhin is a great book to introduce the power of yet and I found a great craft to go with it. I used it this year in 2nd grade but this can be a K-3 activity. The book is short and sweet Read More …

KINDNESS WEEK: Ideas for School Wide Programming

Posted onJanuary 9, 2022January 10, 2022Leave a comment

I’ve had several requests lately for details about our Kindness Week we do each year. (We do ours in October to align with Bullying Awareness week, but I know schools do it at different times). I hope these resources will help save you time and/or inspire other ideas for you. First of all, here is Read More …

Favorite Lessons of 2021:

Posted onDecember 28, 2021January 3, 2022Leave a comment

Going into 2022, we are bound for another loop de loop on the corona-coaster. I wanted to share some of my favorites from the year in hopes that these kid-tested and approved lessons are helpful to anyone reading this. You can always contact me if you have any questions. Here are the details for the Read More …

Invisible Boy: Lesson on Inclusion, Exclusion, & Empathy

Posted onNovember 19, 2021May 17, 2022Leave a comment

I L.O.V.E. this book.A few weeks ago, I did lessons in 2nd and 4th grades using the book, The Invisible Boy by @trudyludwig , and as always it was a big hit. Kindness Week (formerly known as No Place for Hate Week) was coming up and this picture book was the perfect springboard. I got Read More …

6 Tools/Lessons to Start out 2021-22 (free templates)

Posted onAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021Leave a comment

Here we go! In starting out the year, we know it’s going to be another wild ride. I hope these resources will help you with your back-to-school journey. #1 Kindergarten Intro Coloring Booklet: This one is what I use in kinder to introduce myself. Click the link for a copy of the booklet. It has Read More …

Navigating the New Normal with a Growth Mindset Roadmap

Posted onJuly 27, 2021January 28, 20221 Comment

This year is starting out with a hope for more normalcy than last year, but still a big question mark looms about many things. More than ever, we’ve had to be/are going to need to be… flexible. What better way to infuse the need for growth and overcoming obstacles that might come our way other Read More …

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