Learning to apologize is a crucial tool that helps students grow their social skills, conflict resolution skills, and friendships! But, most of our kids don’t know how to do it! That’s where we step in – school counselors play a crucial role in teaching students to apologize effectively and take ownership of their actions! 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 ... VIEW POST
4 Easy Steps to Teach Students How to Apologize
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 ResolutionDon’t ... VIEW POST
How to Teach Students the Difference Between Bullying and Conflict
Problems between friends and classmates happen all the time, and it's hard for young children to know when a problem is bullying or just a conflict. The most current research finds that approximately one in five school-aged children are victimized by bullying. Helping students understand the difference between bullying and conflict can decrease incidents over time and increase positive social interactions at school! The Difference Between Bullying & ConflictConflict ExplainedA conflict ... VIEW POST
Teaching Peaceful Problem-Solving Skills Part 1: Size of the Problem
“Mrs. O, he skipped me in line!” “Mrs. O, she won’t share the purple crayon!”Sound familiar? I thought so! Teaching students to be peaceful problem-solvers who can confidently address issues themselves (rather than turning to a teacher, ugh tattletaling!) is SO. VERY. CRUCIAL! To empower students to solve small problems, use a two-step process: first, teach them about size of the problem (the difference between small problems and big problems). Then, teach students how to use an I-Message to ... VIEW POST
