Teaching Forgiveness to Help Children Resolve Conflicts and Repair Friendships
Friendship conflicts are a normal part of elementary school. Children may say something hurtful, exclude a classmate, break a promise,
5 Simple School Counseling Activities to Help Students Understand Others
Children often know the difference between being nice and being mean, but understanding another person’s feelings can be more challenging.
Easy Kindness Countdown SEL Activity School Counselors Can Use in December
Kindness is one of the simplest character traits to teach and one of the most powerful to practice. A friendly
Simple Ways School Counselors Can Help Students Learn to Give
The holiday season offers a natural opportunity for school counselors to guide students in developing character traits that go far
Don’t Give Up Yet! Teaching Kids to Manage Frustration
Frustration is one of the biggest enemies of focus. A student who becomes frustrated may: Shut down Say “I can’t”
Focus Power: 7 Simple Ways to Help Kids Improve Attention
“Pay attention” is easy to say but much harder for some children to accomplish. Instead of simply telling students to
Stop–Think–Choose: A Simple Impulse Control Strategy for Elementary Students
Have you ever watched a student react to a situation almost before they had time to think about what they
Better Behavior Plans: A Guide for School Counselors
I once was counseling the parents of a child who didn’t want to come to school. After investigating the situation
Healthy Friendships: Boundaries Every Child Should Know
Children sometimes think being a good friend means always saying yes, always playing together, or never disagreeing. Healthy friendships don’t
Friendship Problems? 7 Skills Kids Need to Solve Conflicts
“I don’t want to be his friend anymore!” School counselors hear this statement regularly. Friendship problems are a normal part