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Not your typical “meet the counselor” lesson!
Introducing the School Counselor in Younger Grades đź’› School has started, which means my lessons are in full swing. A new school year means lessons are in full swing—and in the younger grades, we start with something incredibly important: feelings. We spend time learning to name our emotions and practice coping with the tough ones like…
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Take-Home Support Bags for Students and Families
A Simple Idea That Made a Big Impact What started as a pile of extra school supplies and backpacks quickly turned into one of my favorite counseling supports I’ve ever created. Last year, our school received a huge number of donated backpacks and school supplies. We had so many wonderful items available, and I kept…
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Let’s Celebrate National School Counselor Week
Each year during National School Counselor Week we get a special opportunity to celebrate our profession, advocate for the work we do, and amplify student success throughout our school community. National School Counselor Week is not only about appreciation — it’s about raising awareness of how school counselors support academic achievement, social, personal and emotional learning, and future readiness every day.…
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Book Clubs- Who, What, Where, When and Why!
I love running book clubs. I have presented on book clubs at local conferences, at ASCA 2016, and I love to run them whenever I can. Last year I wrote this blog post for the Confident Counselor’s on starting a book club. Check it out! Why host a book club? Research collected on middle school…
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Best Books For School Counseling: A Few Favorite Picture Books
I LOVE books. With over 500 books in my office I might love them too much. However, here are some of my favorite titles, arranged by Top 3 for various categories I find myself reaching for frequently. Picture books are wonderful because they can be used in class lessons as well as in small groups…
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How to Choose the Right Book — And Where to Get It (Updated 2025)
Picking a right fit book and finding it affordably can feel overwhelming. I frequently get asked where I get all my books. Finding the right book for a great price is one of my favorite adventures. Here are my tips on picking the right book for you: How to Know a Book is Just‑Right” I…
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