Teaching mindfulness is a powerful way to nurture elementary students' emotional intelligence, resilience, and overall well-being. By starting small with engaging activities, high-quality visuals, fun games, and memorable story books, your students will embrace mindfulness and experience its profound benefits both inside and outside the classroom.Let's dive into low-prep, engaging lessons and activities that teach mindfulness to our little learners!Why Mindfulness is So ImportantMindfulness is ... VIEW POST
How to Teach Mindfulness to Elementary Students
4 Engaging Self-Control Activities Perfect for Elementary Counseling Sessions
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
Counseling Activities & Lessons that Teach Kindness
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
Teaching Peaceful Problem-Solving Skills Part 3: 6 Favorite Story Book Reviews
As a school counselor, one essential skill you’ll find yourself championing is problem-solving. The ability to navigate challenges– both big and small– 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 ResolutionDon’t ... VIEW POST
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