My counseling partner and I have been chatting about supporting our staff during this school closure/COVID-19/new normal/surreal Spring of 2020. We came up with these realizations: Everyone is overwhelmed We wanted to connect while not being “lecture-y” and being sensitive to different needs. Thank goodness (is an understatement) for having a wonderful work wife and Read More …
As many of you requested via Instagram… here is the lesson plan for Grades 3-5 Zoom. My counseling partner and I did two Meet Ups this week via Zoom for our Virutal College and Career Week. We did one Zoom Career Lesson with our K-2 Students and this one described below for our students in Read More …
We did this activity as part of our Virtual College/Career Week.. but this certainly could be a stand alone lesson for distance learning. Not only does this lesson falls under our instructional domain–> Career Development, but also fills the need for connectivity and fun with students! ZOOM CAREER EXPLORATION LESSON K-2 (20-30 minutes) Procedure: See Read More …
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! (Edited to add: And now that we are back to in person… these are still great ideas to add for 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 …
