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 …
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 …
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 …
Peter Reynolds’ Dot Day is every year on September 15th-ish and although this is my first year diving in, I know it will now be “a thing”. The Dot is a story that can be used in almost any content area.The themes of creativity, confidence, and growth mindset bring endless lesson ideas. And even if Read More …
