I’m Laura, a school counselor with more than 15 years of experience. In 2017, I was honored with the title of Elementary Tennessee School Counselor of the Year.
My passion is to foster empathy among children through the use of picture books. My therapy dog, Boss, has inspired me to continue his legacy and share just how powerful and “pawsitive” animal-assisted therapy can be.
Follow along with Brooklyn—and her puppy, Boss—to learn about focus, perseverance, and the power of understanding your brain.
My Brain Is Like a Puppy, written for children ages 4 to 8, uses rhyme and humor to teach young readers about their brains, how to navigate challenges, and the power of perseverance, compassion, understanding, and empathy.
This workbook will equip you with everything you need to do just that! Teach crucial skills like planning, time management, and goal setting in thirty-minute lessons for small group instruction in grades 2-9. It’s flexible, adaptable, and requires minimal prep time!
Inside, you’ll find:
Results Report to share with interested parties
10 Complete Lessons with ASCA® standards
Comprehensive Action Plan
Permission and Completion Letters to send to caregivers
Attendance Logs
Pre- and Post-Assessments for program effectiveness
Great ideas, tips and tricks?
A great picture book?
A small group curriculum or book companion?
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Read Across America Week is the perfect opportunity to build community through stories and music!
I’ve teamed up with QuaverReady to bring this week to life. Here’s a simple way to organize it using books, songs, and an interactive map activity.
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