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I Inspire Project
As many of you may know, I run Lunch Bunch groups at my middle school. One of my main goals for the groups is to develop their leadership potential. My 7th grade girls have started the I Inspire Project. We have started a Twitter account and a hashtag (#) for
Using PowToon to help give an overview about RtI
I still have a mission to keep learning and trying out new tech tools. I just tried the PowToon website and it is a new favorite. It’s a great way to take a boring PowerPoint presentation up a notch. PowToon turns your presentation into an animated video. As part of
Student Academic Success Skills
Friday was Progress Report Day. That meant it was the end of the 5 week reporting period. I ran my deficiency lists and know which students are failing a class. In my aim to address student progress this year, I now have my list of students to target and work
Borrowed Lessons: Identity~A Lesson On Self-Esteem
Our newest Lesson Leader is Michelle Pownall, a school counselor at Gyeonggi Suwon International School, an elementary/middle school in Suwon, South Korea. I met Michelle a little over a year ago through blogging and facebook. While she is many, many miles away, she has become a great friend. Michelle is sharing
7th Grade College Awareness Lesson
I went into our 7th grade Family and Consumer Science classes both yesterday and today. The kids had just finished a research project on a career they were interested in. It was great to be able to go into classes and talk with them as they have just finished their
Standard Health Checks Every Middle Schooler Should Undergo–Guest Post
Amanda Kaestner is a writer for the Gannett Company and recently got in touch with me asking if she could write an article for my blog about Health Checks and Visits for Middle Schoolers. Whether you are a parent, a counselor, or a teacher the following has some great info
First Impressions–A Lunch Bunch lesson
There is a big crossover from 6th to 7th grade. These little kids become big overnight. There is makeup, dances, shopping in the junior section of the store as opposed to the children’s section, and the noticing of kids of the opposite sex. My 7th grade Lunch Bunch has grown
My Counseling Binder Update
I promised I would post pictures of my binder (from this post) once I had it bound at Staples, so here they are. It cost $3.99 to have it bound and an extra $.29 for the plastic front and back cover. I love it!!! What’s in your binder? Let me
Take What You Need ~ A Get-To-Know-You Activity
I don’t usually bring my own toilet paper to school, but for this activity, it was essential. This is my second week of Lunch Bunch, and I am still trying to get to know all of my 5th graders. Last week I was in shock when I had over 30
My 2014-2015 Counseling Binders
It’s the 2nd full week of school and I’m just finishing putting together my counseling binder. This is my organizational saving grace. I’m going to get it bound at Staples by week’s end, but here is what it will contain.My cover: (compliments of Canva.com) Inside I have lots of stuff.
Lunch Bunch Lesson On The Importance of Listening
When beginning any group it is important to establish ground rules. I quickly go over the basic rules and also have them posted on my wall. (You can download this poster for free on my TpT Store.) This year I decided to add a lesson on the importance of following some
Getting To Know You Questions and Icebreakers
One of the most commonly asked questions to my blog is “Can you share your list of icebreaker questions?” I use my icebreakers all the time. They are great to use during Lunch Bunch as students eat their lunch and before we start our main activity for the day. I
