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  • “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…

  • 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…

  • Selecting Tier 2 Services

    Tier 2 services can be very beneficial when targeting specific students and their specific needs. Supports such as small groups, CICO, flexible seating options, and scheduled breaks can be powerful. However, like all interventions, there are many things to consider to make these responsive services the most effective. When I am deciding which strategy or…

  • Teaching Personal Safety and Abuse Prevention

    Did you know that Erin’s law has been passed in 37 states? Erin’s Law is named after childhood sexual assault survivor, author, speaker and activist Erin Merryn, who is the founder and President of Erin’s Law and mom to a cat named Carrot. What is Erin’s Law? ” ErinsLaw.org requires that all public schools in each state…

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