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 ... VIEW POST
How to Confidently Set Up & Implement a Calm Corner For Your Students
End of Year School Counseling
A few years ago, a 4th-grade student I had worked with regularly since kindergarten sulked into my office. Her head was down and her arms were crossed. I could tell she had been crying. She had just created a memory book with her classroom teacher when it suddenly hit her: elementary school was really over. Among other big changes on her horizon, she realized that her daily hugs and weekly check-ins with me, her school counselor, were coming to an end. I was "her person" at school, and our ... VIEW POST
Transition to Middle School: Resources & Tips for Success
Picture this...you’re 11-years-old and have been happy as a clam at your elementary school for as long as you can remember. But, your small, safe world is about to be turned upside down with a big move to the middle school down the street! Your mind is FLOODED with questions and worries: "How do I open my locker? How many teachers will I have? Will I get lost? Where do I sit for lunch? Will my friends be in my classes? Is the homework really hard? Will I fit in? Will I make the sports team? ... VIEW POST
