Free Games and Tools for Virtual Counseling
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to counselors searching for free games and tools for virtual counseling sessions. Although the pandemic has led to many challenges, one positive aspect is that counselors have been expanding their skillsets as they learn to navigate the virtual counseling world. Whether you are a school counselor meeting with children through […]
Continue readingTop 5 Digital Organization Tools for School Counselors
Looking for new ways to organize your school counseling program? Kick your organization skills up a notch and go digital this year! Going digital helps you keep your resources “in the cloud” and allows you to access them both at school and at home. The following organization tools for school counselors will help you go […]
Continue readingTips for Presenting Guidance Data to Staff
Presenting guidance data is a great way to help your school understand what your program does, the impact you have had, and where you intend to grow. It can be a bit overwhelming, so Kate from EduKate & Inspire breaks down how she shares data with teachers using Google forms. Sharing Data with Google Forms […]
Continue reading5 Fun and Easy School Counseling Activities Using String
Creating hands-on counseling lessons can be easy and inexpensive. You can often find inspiration by looking through your junk drawers or craft boxes! String is one craft supply that many people have sitting around and it can easily be incorporated into hands-on lessons for school counseling. String is a great tactile tool that is inexpensive and comes […]
Continue reading10 Free Bullying Prevention Resources
October is Bullying Prevention Month, which means many counselors will be searching for resources to help bring awareness to bullying. It can be a challenge to find bullying resources that are not only helpful but also FREE! Listed below are 10 free bullying prevention resources that can be used for classroom lessons and school-wide programming in […]
Continue readingSelf-Care for School Counselors: How To Prioritize Your Day
It is no secret that school counselors wear A LOT of hats throughout the school year. We are stretched in many different directions and can be left feeling “spent” by the end of each day. Self-care for school counselors can be a challenge. Although counselors are great at encouraging others to practice self-care, it can […]
Continue readingThese 5 Tips Make It So Easy to Welcome New Students
Whether it is the beginning of the school year or the middle of April, one important role of a school counselor is to make sure that new students feel welcome at your school. Depending on the dynamics of your school, you may receive varying amounts of new students throughout the school year. At my suburban […]
Continue readingCreating a School Counseling Needs Assessment Using Google Forms
As the end of the school year draws near, it is time to begin planning ahead for next school year. One essential end of the year task is conducting a school counseling needs assessment with your staff. Needs assessments allow you to easily gather data on the strengths and weaknesses of your services and programming. […]
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