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School Counselor Advisory

Posted onAugust 14, 2019August 14, 2019Leave a comment

Some of you wanted more info on setting up a school counselor advisory committee… so here are the nuts and bolts. Creating an advisory council initially seemed like a daunting task, but this year is looking better than last. Honesty time… we created our first formal advisory council last year. Prior to that we would Read More …

Counselor Passes (and a Pass Holder)

Posted onAugust 9, 2019August 9, 2019Leave a comment

I posted this on Instagram (@Lisakingcounselor) and was asked for the editable template of the pass holder and the pass. These are the packets I distribute to each class when I go in for my counselor intro lesson. Want this editable template for counselor pass holder? Click here Print the above pass on cardstock and Read More …

More Growth Mindset Freebies!

Posted onAugust 4, 2019August 4, 2019Leave a comment

Who wants some awesome FREE downloads from some great TPT educators? Check out my previous blog post on Growth Mindset Freebies or check out below for some newly found freebies. Why reinvent the wheel? Take advantage of these fantastic creations. Growth Mindset Posters (Kirsten’s Kaboodle) Growth Mindset Morning Work Activities (Kirsten’s Kaboodle) Growth Mindset Vocabulary Read More …

Growth Mindset T-Shirts!

Posted onJuly 22, 2019July 22, 2019Leave a comment

T-shirts spreading the growth mindset love? Yes please!! I love having a few teachery shirts for dress-down days. These are now available on Etsy (see links below) with the code “LISA10” for a 10% discount. (Note, this is not my Etsy business, but this vendor is doing great work, so it’s win-win: we get great Read More …

Top 5 Back to School Bulletin Boards

Posted onJuly 11, 2019July 11, 20192 Comments

Who is starting to plan for back to school? I’ve been browsing for some new bulletin board ideas and found these gems, which are great for back to school or anytime in the year. Please note that these are not my images, and when possible I am linking them to the source. Everyone Has a Read More …

How to Encourage a Growth Mindset in Your Own Children: Parent Resources

Posted onJuly 3, 2019July 3, 2019Leave a comment

A friend recently emailed me asking for ideas and resources in how to encourage a growth mindset in his own 10 year old child? Funny you should ask, Shawn… I ask myself the same question all the time regarding my own kiddo. You might have a child that struggles with adopting a growth mindset and Read More …

Growth Mindset Groups: ASCA 2019 Session Recap

Posted onMay 29, 2019July 1, 2019Leave a comment

Who is ready to implement growth mindset groups??! This post will recap (or preview if you are reading this early) my ASCA 2019 session July 1st at 2:45 pm. Some of the group curriculum can be found in the books Mindset Matters or Integrating Growth Mindset in Schools. Other groups presented will be out of Read More …

Test Prep Lesson (Test Anxiety Strategies and Having Grit)

Posted onApril 18, 2019May 31, 2019Leave a comment

Testing, testing, 1-2-3. Yup, it’s that time of year again. (Insert eye roll here). As we all try to instill hope into our little people as the high-stakes testing puts way too much pressure on them than is developmentally appropriate… (sigh) … it’s test prep lesson time. I shy away from these lessons on some Read More …

Great Podcasts for School Counselors and Teachers

Posted onMarch 1, 2019March 1, 2019Leave a comment

You have a commute to work, right? Most of us do. How about listening to a podcast for a little Professional Development on the road? If you are interested in joining in on the fun of growing your brain while you drive (or anytime) here are some ideas. I am fairly new to the podcast Read More …

National School Counseling Week: We’re Here for you Now and Later

Posted onFebruary 3, 2019February 3, 2019Leave a comment

National School Counseling Week is about advocacy and showing gratitude. Here is a simple way to do both. Print off these signs and buy some Now and Later candy for your staff. #NSCW19 Or go to last year’s post and go with the “Thanks for letting us help your students when they’re in a crunch”. Read More …