A couple of years ago, during a lesson, one of my students said, “not to be racist, but she was white.” It wasn’t the first time a student had mistakenly thought that naming race was
Paws-itive School Counselor
Resilience is one of my favorite topics to teach and one of my favorite small groups to run. I always ...
CounselorChelsey
Are the students at your school confused about what bullying really means? Do they refer to any mean act as ...
The Counseling Teacher
The value of social-emotional learning is undisputed amongst both teachers and counselors. We know that kids need to learn SEL ...
The Counseling Teacher
Cultivating healthy friendships amongst students is crucial for a positive learning environment. When students know the difference between healthy and ...
Counselor Keri
Mindfulness with middle schoolers: a piece of cake or labor of love? I’ve had loads of fun teaching mindfulness to ...
The Responsive Counselor
No matter what your school looks like, chances are you’re helping students to effectively and peacefully manage conflict. We are ...
Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor
Testing season can be the cause of anxiety and frustration for students and teachers alike. As school counselors, we have ...
Confident Counselors
High stakes state testing can generate a lot of anxiety for students and adults alike. Counselors are uniquely prepared to ...
Counselor Keri
During the second quarter of the school year, I started talking to my seventh graders about stress. We did a ...
Confident Counselors
Classroom guidance lessons can be tricky. You are not in each classroom frequently enough to develop consistent routines, every classroom ...