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 …
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 …
