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
Counseling Activities & Lessons that Teach KindnessΒ
6 BEST Books about Kindness for Elementary School Counselors
Instilling kindness among students is so important! Kindness is more than just a virtueβ itβs 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
4 Easy Steps to Teach Students How to Apologize
Learning to apologize is a crucial tool that helps students grow their social skills, conflict resolution skills, and friendships! But, most of our kids donβt know how to do it! Thatβs where we step in β school counselors play a crucial role in teaching students to apologize effectively and take ownership of their actions!Β Β 4 Steps to Teaching Students How to ApologizeChildren always learn best when the information presented to them is easy to understand and manageable. This 4 step process for ... VIEW POST
9 Tips for Small Group Counseling with Elementary Students
School counselors, does the thought of facilitating small groups make you feel weak in the knees? Do you feel lost on where to start, how to select students, how many sessions to plan, which curriculum to use, how to evaluate data, and the list goes on? I got you, boo!Letβs dive into 9 tips to run smooth and effective counseling small groups with elementary students, and get you started as soon as this week! Why Small Groups?Letβs take a minute to remember why small group counseling is so ... VIEW POST
Teaching Peaceful Problem-Solving Skills Part 3: 6 Favorite Story Book Reviews
As a school counselor, one essential skill youβll find yourself championing is problem-solving. The ability to navigate challengesβ both big and smallβ is crucial for students' social emotional well-being and development! If you haven't already, please check out Part 1 and Part 2 of my problem-solving skills series.The Importance of Problem-Solving SkillsProblem-solving is a life skill that extends far beyond the classroom and elementary school!By fostering problem-solving abilities in students, ... VIEW POST
Story Books & Strategies for Teaching Conflict Resolution
As a school counselor, one of the most important aspects of your job is helping students navigate the complexities of relationships and conflict resolution. Teaching children how to effectively manage conflicts is crucial for creating a positive and inclusive school environment!Read on for reviews of my 7 must-have books and explanations of 5 of my favorite strategies for teaching conflict resolution to elementary learners. 7 Must-Have Story Books for Teaching Conflict ResolutionDonβt ... VIEW POST
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