Life as an elementary schooler can be a roller coaster with many ups and downs throughout the day. Sometimes students need a safe place to take a break and regroup. A Calm Corner is exactly this! Let’s dive into all you need to know about how to confidently set up and implement a Calm Corner that’s beneficial to your students! What is a Calm Corner? A Calm Corner is a soothing, safe space where students can deescalate from big emotions, practice calming strategies, and work on ... VIEW POST
How to Confidently Set Up & Implement a Calm Corner For Your Students
Story Books that Teach Growth Mindset
Our “mindset,” or the way we think about ourselves, MATTERS! It controls how we feel, how we act, and the choices we make. Dr. Carol Dweck’s ground-breaking research on growth mindset has taken the education and mental health fields by storm (deservingly so)! So, What is Growth Mindset? Growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, and continuous learning. It contrasts with a fixed mindset, which assumes that skills and traits ... VIEW POST
Must-Have Books to Help Kids Cope with Anger
In these post-pandemic times, anger, anxiety, and stress are on the rise in school-age children (and adults!). More and more students are coming to their school counselor looking for tools and strategies to manage BIG feelings. As school counselors, our role is not to eliminate anger in our students, but to guide them in harnessing its power in a positive and constructive way. If you know me, you know that storybooks are my go-to therapeutic tool. They help children feel “not-so alone” in ... VIEW POST
How to Teach Students the Difference Between Tattling vs Reporting at School
Kids love to tell stories– things they’ve been told, seen, overheard, imagined, and more. Essentially, if they can think it, they’re ready to tell it. This often turns into full-blown tattling, and tattling can spread through classrooms and an entire school more quickly than the stomach flu! Let's finally put a stop to all the tattling at school! Read on for practical tips about teaching students the difference between tattling and reporting. I’ll share my favorite resources and books to use ... VIEW POST
Must-Have Storybooks to Help Kids Cope with Anxiety
Anxiety is on the rise in school-age children, and more and more students are coming to their school counselor for anxiety support. To help kids manage these big feelings, storybooks are my go-to therapeutic tool. They help children feel "not-so alone" in their experiences, teach practical skills, and relate to them on their level like nothing else can. Read on to learn more about anxiety in children, why books are an effective resource, and 4 MUST-HAVE books to add to your school counselor ... VIEW POST
Books that Teach Personal Safety & Child Abuse Prevention
Did you know that 1 in 7 children have been abused or neglected in the past year? And for every report made related to child abuse or neglect, it is estimated that there are 2 more incidents that go unreported? With four children dying each day in the United States due to child abuse or neglect, and the social-emotional effects of child abuse lasting a lifetime, the stakes are just too high to stay quiet (www.dosomething.org). As educators, we are morally obligated to teach personal safety ... VIEW POST
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