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Making Custom Icebreakers
Icebreakers are important when meeting with new groups of students, or even groups that have been together for a while. I use icebreakers to begin new topics, encourage dialog, help everyone have equal opportunities to share his/her thoughts with the group, and to help everyone to get to know each
The Kindness Project: Making the School a More Beautiful Place. . .one bathroom at a time
This sign hangs on the inside of each stall door. I have been working as a School Counselor for 20 years, and I am still impressed and amazed at the ideas that kids come up with. It excites me to see their passions, tugs on my heartstrings to see
Lunch Bunch. . .Affirmations and a Self-Esteem Project
My 8th grade Lunch Bunch is all girls. We have been working on self-esteem, and decided to have something to remind ourselves daily of how special we are. Using washers, scrapbook paper, some mod podge and string, we made necklaces with our favorite affirmations. This is a very easy, quick
Lunch Bunch. . .Talking About Friendship and Self-Love
My friends and I were busy. I had 4 Lunch Bunch groups today; all in a row, so it was tiring as well. We made friendship bracelets as we talked about friendship. I’m always amazed how kids can be totally into making a craft and busy focusing on what they
Being A Positive Agent for Culture Change
I am still thinking about Jamie Nabozny’s visit. I don’t want his message to be a one shot deal. I have been working all year on how to make school a place where everyone feels comfortable, where everyone feels respected, and where everyone takes responsibility for their words and actions.
Colleague Appreciation Day
Today was our Colleague Appreciation Day, and it was a HUGE success. People were hanging out by their mailboxes looking for a smile to wear. In a previous post, I showed you the poster that I put in every one’s mailbox and promised I’d post about how it went. Well, I
The Kindness Project–Stop The. . .
There’s a big difference between 5th graders and 8th graders. Fifth graders are still so young and innocent. Eighth graders, are definitely more mature. They are bigger, stronger, and have started to resemble adults. They are really starting to analyse things. But do you know what these two classes have in common?
Checking In and Checking Out–Helping Students Stay On Track
I have a few small friends that I see everyday because they need help staying on track academically. Left to their own devices, they would not get homework done or stay organized. Daily checking in helps to keep them on track. It also shows them that someone cares and is
Bullied–A Moving Presentation
Today we saw a presentation from Jamie Nabozny. Jamie was throughout his Middle School and High School years, verbally and physically bullied for being gay. Jamie won a landmark federal lawsuit against his school administrators for failing to stop the harassment. Now he speaks out for the millions of kids bullied
Inviting Students to Lunch Bunch
Although the year is well underway, there are students who are in need of a little extra attention. While most of my Lunch Bunch Groups are pretty consistent, some are more fluid and students can join at any time. All the groups center around the theme of friendship, kindness, and
Help Create A Great School Climate
What’s the difference between a positive work environment and one where people go just to collect a paycheck? One where every employee feels valued, respected, and an important part of the team. Positive work environments don’t just happen, they take time to develop. They are made and not born. They
Talking About Anxiety Using Post-It Notes
A student came in to see and was upset about an upcoming concert. As the student was talking I noticed that there seemed to be anxiety stemming from other places besides just the concert. As she talked we started writing about all the things that were stressing her out. We
