Ideas and Inspirations for people who work with kids
My counseling partner and I planned a Virtual College/Career Week as we along with the rest of the world, are adapting to distance learning due to school closures. The fun and learning must go on! But let me be clear, we wanted to make this both low maintenance and high impact. Looking back, I think Read More …
A Daily Dose of SEL Counselor’s Corner (YouTube Channel) with Daily Videos: Thank you Tritt Counselor, Becky Grindstaff!!! Howard B. Wigglebottom Books, Animated Books, Songs, Posters and Lessons Mindfulness, Coping Skills and Relaxation Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation Designed for Kids Aged 3+ Videos for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation Mindfulness Websites/Activities Coping Skills Resources/Handouts Career Exploration Read More …
Hi everyone. In these unprecedented times we are finding out the importance of sharing ideas. I wanted to help anyone who needs it (teachers, counselors, parents, kids) with some free resources. Educators can use these ideas for remote learning purposes and/or for when we return to school, put this one in your pocket to have Read More …
Need an easy craft for when your kids say, “I’m Bored!”? The answer is YES!! The new normal will have us sharing lots digitally … so please use, share with friends, parents, teachers, counselors. Stay grounded and most importantly stay safe! What is a bored bag? This is a craftivity to help your child (I Read More …
NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK To order visit Amazon I’m pinching myself that this day has come. Drum roll please…. my first children’s book is ready for pre-order! Yup. It’s true. For those of you who know me well, you’ve heard me talk about wanting to one day write a children’s book. Well, that day is here, Read More …
So….. as I continue doing growth mindset work with kids, I have loved adding some lessons to my arsenal that are interactive fun and shareable. I typically teach from the acrostic MINDSET seen below from Mindset Matters curriculum. And when I am teaching in the classroom or in groups, I love to keep this crosswalk Read More …
Shout out to Dr. Beth Ruff, school counselor extraordinaire, for sending me her idea. I have tweaked it and I must say, it has been a HUGE success. Like super huge. Thanks Beth! This lesson is such a hook into mindfulness. The majority of the students in each class gave this a two thumbs up Read More …
Here is one of my favorite lessons teaching neuroplasticity. I had several requests for this from an Instagram post so for anyone who wants it, here you go! It is from my Mindset Matters (2016) curriculum book (pg. 68-69), but slightly revamped. I’m putting it here for easy access. Here is a link to the Read More …
I don’t know what else to call these times. Cray-cray seems to fit, because surreal doesn’t seem to cut it. The toxic stress that is going on in this world, and therefore trickling into our schools .. it’s just a lot for all educators. As school counselors, we are always thinking, “Maybe next week things Read More …
Want a lesson with a great book , a cool craft, and a class extension? If yes… then check this out? First of all, if you haven’t read the book Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson, do yourself a favor and check it out. I have done this lesson with 4th and 5th grades and they Read More …