Calm down sensory bottles are soothing, visual tools designed to help kids cope with BIG feelings. The slow, mesmerizing motion of the contents inside calms their thoughts and centers them in the present moment. Calm down bottles are a perfect tool for emotional regulation, stress relief, and focus - and a must-have to keep in your Calm Corner Tool Box!Materials Needed to Make Sensory Bottles:To make sensory bottles, you will need:(Amazon Affiliate Links)How to Make Calm Down Bottles:Before you ... VIEW POST
How to Make Calm Down Sensory Bottles
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 βhere and nowβ. It includes paying special attention to our breathing, thoughts, ... VIEW POST
4 Engaging Self-Control Activities Perfect for Elementary Counseling SessionsΒ
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
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
Grief & Loss PART 4: Activities to Help Students Cope with Grief & Loss
All of us experience grief and loss at some point in our lives, with many of us navigating our first loss as children. Coping with grief while balancing academic and social responsibilities (and just being a kid!) is challenging! As the school counselor, you have a unique opportunity to provide support and teach students practical skills for managing grief that will last a lifetime. Having engaging and interactive activities on hand to support students is crucial in providing this much-needed ... VIEW POST
