Yesterday we had our 3rd Mix It Up Day for the school year. I posted previously about our second program in this post (What You Do Matters). I have been working really hard this year on our new theme, What You Do Matters!, but I really wanted kids to understand
I saw a BINGO game in a catalog a few backs and really wanted to purchase it. . .until I saw the price. It was close to $100. So I decided to put my crafty hat on and make my own. I made my first board in Microsoft Word, then printed it
Today was the first day for ELA testing. It’s a good thing we started getting everything ready early, because it is a big job to get everything organized. To start the day, our kids walked into the building with a little surprise. My kids and I came back to the
Most School Counselors act as Testing Coordinators. I have been a coordinator for the ACTs, PSAT, PLAN, APs, and now NYS grade 5-8 ELA and Math Assessments. I hate testing but it is a necessary evil. How can you be a great testing coordinator? It’s easy; plan ahead, expect last
When we worry about everything, it can take over our lives. There are some kids that I see, that worry about everything. Worry can lead to panic. Panic attacks are real and scary. Even when kids know strategies to get through a panic attack, worry can still be there. The
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.
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
Sorry I didn’t post this sooner, but with a week off I had lots of other things to do, play-dates for my children, refinishing furniture for my home, birthday parties, rock climbing, ice-skating, glow golf. . .the list goes on. . . Anyway, back to School Counseling and Coffee With
Early College Awareness is important. One of our main focuses these days as educators is making sure every student is career and college ready. There are thousands of colleges in the United States, and I bet many students would find it hard to name more than 25. Knowledge is power,
For many students, anxiety is difficult to deal with. They become on sensory overload and focusing in class can seem impossible. I have several students this year that I am working with who suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks. While we work on deep breathing exercises, positive goal setting,
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