Youβre a new elementary school counselor and are feeling overwhelmed. There are so many new faces. New and varied responsibilities. Youβre needed in so many ways and by so many people. You just donβt know where to start. Friend, I've been there! From a seasoned counselor to you, here are 7 ways you can build a strong foundation as a new elementary school counselor this year! 1) Create (and stick to) a consistent classroom lesson scheduleBefore students start school, establish a consistent ... VIEW POST
7 Tips for New Elementary School Counselors
School Counseling Office Must-Haves
School counselors, did your school give you a budget to purchase supplies, but you have NO.IDEA what to buy? Friend, I've been there! Letβs dive into my list of 10 School Counseling Office Must-Haves to help you make the most of your school funds! School Counseling Office Must-Haves:1) SEL BooksIf you know me, you know that I start just about every school counseling lesson with a story! Having a solid school counselor library with books on a variety of topics is crucial to my success.Scholastic ... VIEW POST
Meet the School Counselor Resources
Has a student or teacher ever asked you, "So, what do you really do all day?" If they have, you are not alone! Students see first-hand the work their classroom teachers do each and every day, but the school counselor's role can be a bit more mysterious. Many counselors are the only mental health professionals in their building and some of the services we offer take place behind-the-scenes. But, when this sense of confusion about our role is widespread, it can lead to our stakeholders misusing or ... VIEW POST
