Goal-setting is an essential life skill, and what better time to start than in elementary school? Teaching kids how to set and achieve goals not only helps them accomplish things they’re excited about, but also builds their confidence, perseverance, and problem-solving skills.In this post, we’ll explore fun and creative ways to introduce goal-setting to young learners. Whether it’s a big dream like scoring their first touchdown or a smaller goal like keeping their desk tidy, setting goals can be ... VIEW POST
Tips for Teaching Goal-Setting for School Counselors
6 Ways to Teach Diversity & Acceptance for Elementary School Counselors
Teaching diversity and acceptance to little learners is essential for building a safe, inclusive, and compassionate school community. When children learn to celebrate differences, embrace what makes them unique, and treat others with respect, they build stronger friendships and create a more welcoming world. Not to mention, they set the foundation for a lifetime of empathy and kindness!Let’s dive right into why teaching diversity and acceptance matters, 6 ideas for how to tackle it in your ... VIEW POST
9 Tips for Teaching PreK SEL as an Elementary School Counselor
Teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) to PreK students is, arguably, even more important than academics! But, doing so can be intimidating for elementary school counselors with our little friends' short attention spans, fidgety and squirrely nature, and lack of foundational skills. These little learners are just beginning to understand their feelings, build relationships, and interact with the world around them. They are little sponges who are so eager to learn...as long as we adjust our ... VIEW POST
How to Make Calm Down Sensory Bottles
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 Teach Mindfulness to Elementary Students
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
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
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