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The School Counselor Store
One of my favorite resources for supplies as a counselor is The School Counselor Store. This is a Facebook group where counselors can share items they are no longer using, resources, etc. 👉 Do you have books that you are no longer using? 👉 Is there something special that you
Cookies, Planes & Counseling
Everyone has bad days., but cookies, a few paper planes, and a little counseling can make a big difference in turning that bad day around. Sometimes my days start with a few students coming into my office stressed, upset, and really down. I’m sure you can relate… the type of
The Thinking Game
Recently, during Lunch Bunch I wanted to be able to see if my students remembered the skills we have been working on. I made this game as a way for them to practice their team building skills, as well as to reinforce all the topics we have covered. I started
Enemy Pie – A Lunch Bunch Lesson Plan
One of my favorite lessons to do during lunch bunch is the lesson revolving around the book Enemy Pie. I like to tell the story of my childhood enemy turned friend Tony. It goes a little something like this: When I was in middle school, I had an enemy and
Discussing Divorce
Divorce can be stressful, sad, and confusing for children. At any age, children may have feelings of uncertainty or be angry at the prospect of their mom and dad not being together anymore. I make it a point to discuss with kids in grades 5-8 about divorce. Getting students to
Advice to my Middle School Self
Middle school is tough. Raging hormones, lots of activities, trying to fit in and discover who you are. I thought it might be helpful for my students to read letters that teachers and counselors write to their younger selves. The responses are pretty good! My advice: Dear Self, Middle School
Counseling Students with Depression
It seems like I am seeing more students each year that struggle with depression. Well, maybe as a society we are becoming more aware of depression and the help needed to make life more manageable for those struggling. I have an amazing resource that I want to share with you.
COUNSELING AND A QUIET SPOT
Sometimes, I find that I really don’t need to talk to kids; sometimes they are already talked out. They have shared their story a hundred times already, and all they really need is a quiet spot. This can be while we wait together for a parent to come and pick
Affirmation Posters
Being a young adult is hard..Trying to figure out who you truly are, fitting in, keeping up with the expectations of teachers and family. All of these things can be overwhelming and stressful. Sometimes, the best thing you can give your students is a little bit of encouragement or an
Bully Proof Bingo
A new year is quickly approaching! With all of the fun and excitement comes drama and bullying. You know the: he did this, she said that they wouldn’t sit with me at lunch. Although some of these things are almost tattling, there are scenarios where kids are truly being bullied.
Creating a Kindness Club
Do you have students struggling with kindness or working together with their peers? Earlier this year, I had a teacher ask if here was something I could do with a group of her students who used to be friends, but were now constantly fighting with each other. The stopped being kind
Prepping for the School Counselor Interview
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the interview! If you have made it this far you have caught their attention with your resume and cover letter and now your potential employer wants to learn more about you. At this point, you are halfway to your dream job! The trick now is
