Teaching mindfulness is a powerful way to nurture elementary students' emotional intelligence, resilience, and overall well-being. By starting small with engaging activities, high-quality visuals, fun games, and memorable story books, your students will embrace mindfulness and experience its profound benefits both inside and outside the classroom.Let's dive into low-prep, engaging lessons and activities that teach mindfulness to our little learners!Why Mindfulness is So ImportantMindfulness is ... VIEW POST
How to Teach Mindfulness to Elementary Students
6 Must-Have Books about Mindfulness for Elementary School Counselors
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, mindfulness has emerged as a powerful tool to help us manage stress, improve focus, and foster emotional resilience. For elementary school counselors, introducing mindfulness practices to young children can be a transformative way to support their overall well-being.Understanding MindfulnessSo, what is mindfulness, anyway? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the “here and now”. It includes paying special attention to our breathing, thoughts, ... VIEW POST
4 Engaging Self-Control Activities Perfect for Elementary Counseling Sessions
As a school counselor, one of our key roles is to equip students with social-emotional skills, and self-control is one of the most important! Self-control helps students navigate daily challenges like focusing in class, resolving conflicts on the playground, and managing big feelings.Check out these 4 self-control activities you can use in counseling sessions to practically and enjoyably teach this SEL skill to your elementary students!Understanding Self-ControlThe kid-friendly definition of ... VIEW POST
6 MUST-HAVE Books that Teach Self-Control for School Counselors
As elementary school counselors, our job is to equip students with essential social-emotional skills that serve them in school and beyond. The growth of self-control is a cornerstone of early childhood development, and storybooks are my favorite way to introduce it! Check out these 6 must-have books that teach self-control:Before we dive into story book reviews and a couple of lessons to go along with them, let's review the basics of teaching self-control.Understanding Self-ControlSelf-control ... VIEW POST
Counseling Activities & Lessons that Teach Kindness
In the lively atmosphere of elementary schools, kindness is key! Kindness is a fundamental piece of social emotional learning that shapes every part of our world. As an elementary school counselor, you have the privilege to instill kindness in the lives of your students. Use activities and lessons that teach kindness to ensure that students understand why kindness matters and how to easily demonstrate it to those around them. There are so many great ways to teach kindness - let's dive right into ... VIEW POST
6 BEST Books about Kindness for Elementary School Counselors
Instilling kindness among students is so important! Kindness is more than just a virtue– it’s a fundamental part of creating a supportive and inclusive school community. Story books are a great way to work towards this goal. Books not only engage students in learning, but also serve as invaluable resources for teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) topics like kindness. Read on to learn about the 6 BEST books about kindness you can use as an elementary school counselor this year!Why Teaching ... VIEW POST
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