My Blog of Ideas

  • “I’m Bored”- A lesson on problem solving and creativity

    Originally posted FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2013 via Parks and Recreation on GIPHY How many times have you heard a kiddo say “I’m Bored!” Whether it’s over summer break, when it’s raining and the kids can’t go outside to recess, or when they can’t use their iPod/iPad, boredom is a real problem. Brooklyn gets bored and…

  • Student Menus: A Twist On Centers

    I love incorporating centers into my lesson plans. They offer a fun and effective way for students to practice, explore, and master the skills and concepts I teach. Several years ago, I watched an amazing art teacher at my school. I noticed that she allowed her students to select from a class menu. I was…

  • 5 Ways To Introduce Yourself and Your Role

    Last year I switched schools and I am anticipating another change this year. I’m also split between schools, which means I have to introduce myself to a lot of new faces. There are many ways to introduce yourself and your role, but here are a few ways I have found that are time savers and…

  • 5 tips for new counselors

    Are you a new school counselor? Here are 5 tips that I hope you find useful as you start out. It’s important to be purposeful and mindful in your role. It’s possible that previous counselors had their own unique approach, and your colleagues will have their own methods as well. Every program is different, and…

  • Incorporating yoga into your program.

    There is a great deal of research on the benefits of yoga in the classroom, which I incorporate in multiple ways.

  • March Madness For Counselors: Career and Coping Skills

    Do you love March Madness? Check out these fun ways to incorporate March Madness into your school counseling program. This blog has been updated from it’s original post in 2021. All intellectual property rights to the content and materials distributed in connection to this activity by Pawsitive School Counselor. You may not use or reproduce…

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