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 …
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? Clickhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1L3srJnP2HDqe_suLqaQvKhEMUgK_FXlB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100833190427711601767&rtpof=true&sd=true here Print the above pass on cardstock and Read More …
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 …
Who is starting to plan for back to school? I’ve been browsing 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. Bulletin Board Ideas Everyone Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
To start off this year, I’m doing a lesson with my students on their “one word”. I’ve been hearing lots of chatter about this concept as the new year has rolled around, and thought it would be a fun way to introduce goal setting with my students. Here is a video (plus lots of #oneword Read More …
