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  • ways to celebrate national school counselor week

    NSCW 2026!

    If you are planning to celebrate National School Counselor Week, here’s your guide with freebies included.

  • Career Fair and Exploration For Elementary

    Hosting a Career Fair: 5 Flexible Ways to Make It Work

    Of all the big events we plan each year, hosting a career fair can be one of the most exciting, but also the most overwhelming. Of all the big events we plan each year, career fairs can be some of the most exciting—and the most overwhelming. There are a lot of moving parts: volunteers, schedules, space,…

  • Teachers Can Support School Counseling Lessons All Month Long

    5 Ways Teachers Can Support School Counseling Lessons All Month Long

    School counseling lessons are powerful, but when they only happen once a month, students need more opportunities to practice those skills in real moments. The good news?Classroom teachers don’t need extra prep or new programs to help social and personal skills stick. What they need is clarity, consistency, and simple tools that align with what…

  • Books and Games That Build Executive Function Skills in Kids

    Books and Games That Build Executive Function Skills in Kids

    Supporting Executive Function Through Play: Books and Games That Help Kids Thrive

  • Picture Books For Behavior Support

    10 Essential Behaviors Educators Support Every Day (and Books That Help Teach Them!)

    Educators teach far more than academics—they guide students through the everyday behaviors that help them succeed in school and beyond. From accepting “no” to waiting patiently, managing disappointment, and staying on task, these skills shape how children learn, play, and solve problems. In this post, you’ll find ten essential behaviors kids practice at school, along…

  • Frequent Flyers: Supporting Students Who Visit the Counselor… A Lot

    Frequent Flyers: Supporting Students Who Visit the Counselor… A Lot

    If you’ve noticed an uptick in student self-referrals lately, you’re not alone! Many counselors are seeing more students seeking check-ins for every worry, disagreement, or uncomfortable feeling. While it’s wonderful that kids see you as a trusted adult, it’s also important to help them build confidence in managing smaller problems on their own.

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