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 their ... VIEW POST
How to Confidently Set Up & Implement a Calm Corner For Your Students
Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety
Did you know that approximately 9.2% of children have anxiety? This is a 27% increase from years before 2016 (Lebrun-Harris, 2022). What does this mean for you as a school counselor or classroom teacher? In a school of 500 students, there will be around 50 students experiencing anxiety. This is NOT a number that educators can overlook. Helping kids cope with anxiety must be a top priority!What Does Anxiety Look Like in Elementary-Aged Children?Children experience worries, fears, and ... VIEW POST
Helping Elementary Students Cope with Test Anxiety
An overwhelmed, exhausted, and overworked 3rd grade teacher walked into my office. It was April - standardized testing season. With panic in her voice, she shared that she was up all night worrying about whether she had prepared her students well enough for THE TEST. Had she done enough intervention with Sally, or had she reviewed sufficiently with the whole class? If her students didn’t do well, what did that mean about her as a teacher? Despite her best efforts each and every day, was she ... VIEW POST
