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
4 Engaging Self-Control Activities Perfect for Elementary Counseling Sessions
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
6 BEST Books about Kindness for Elementary School Counselors
Instilling kindness among students is so important! Kindness is more than just a virtue– it’s a fundamental part of creating a supportive and inclusive school community. Story books are a great way to work towards this goal. Books not only engage students in learning, but also serve as invaluable resources for teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) topics like kindness. Read on to learn about the 6 BEST books about kindness you can use as an elementary school counselor this year!Why Teaching ... 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 don’t know how to do it! That’s where we step in – school counselors play a crucial role in teaching students to apologize effectively and take ownership of their actions! 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 ... 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
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