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
9 Tips for Teaching PreK SEL as an Elementary School Counselor
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
6 Must-Have Books about Mindfulness for Elementary School Counselors
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, mindfulness has emerged as a powerful tool to help us manage stress, improve focus, and foster emotional resilience. For elementary school counselors, introducing mindfulness practices to young children can be a transformative way to support their overall well-being.Understanding MindfulnessSo, what is mindfulness, anyway? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the βhere and nowβ. It includes paying special attention to our breathing, thoughts, ... VIEW POST
4 Engaging Self-Control Activities Perfect for Elementary Counseling SessionsΒ
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
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