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Feeling bored?
Wrap up the school year with a fun, creative lesson that helps students beat summertime boredom and spark their imagination! Beat Summer Boredom with a Potato and a Great Book! 🥔📚 As summer approaches, one of my favorite go-to stories to share with students is I’m Bored by Michael Ian Black. If you’re a parent, you’ve likely heard…
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Selective Mutism: Signs, Support, and Success
What Is Selective Mutism? Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that typically begins in early childhood. Children with selective mutism are able to speak and communicate in settings where they feel comfortable, like at home, but consistently struggle to speak in certain social situations, such as at school or with unfamiliar people. According to the…
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Book Clubs and School Counseling
School counseling book clubs in elementary school are some of my favorite twists on a classic small group. I love sharing a good book. It’s rewarding to see students connect with the characters and to observe their reading and comprehension levels firsthand. I also enjoy helping them improve their reading skills. Books clubs provide wonderful…
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Animal Assisted Interventions
Have you been considering having an animal become part of your school counseling program? Having my dog Boss with me at my school was one of the best experiences of my career. I have become passionate about using animals to support our work. With that in mind here are a few things to get you…
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Tier 2 Interventions That Aren’t Token Boards
There are many Tier 2 interventions school counselors utilize as part of their program. These are responsive services that serve a few and are designed to be short term. Over the years I’ve also been asked to support students behavior through Tier 2 interventions, although I am not necessarily personally implemeing the strategy but consulting…
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“Meet Your Counselor” lesson in 3 steps
The beginning of the year is a busy time. We are setting up, scheduling, and meeting and greeting kiddos and their caregivers. Whether you have 15 minutes or 30, here are some ideas on how you can introduce yourself and your role. 1. Hook I love reading a book or showing a video to hook…
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