Posts by Lynne Watts
Everybody’s Welcome: How to Foster Inclusivity in the Classroom
Creating an inclusive classroom is vital to fostering a sense of belonging for every student. When students feel welcome and included, they are more likely to engage in learning, build positive relationships, and develop a strong sense of self-worth. As elementary school counselors, we have the unique opportunity to guide both teachers and students in…
Read More• New Grade, New Adventures: Helping Kids Embrace Upcoming Changes
Change is a part of life, and for elementary-age students, some of the biggest changes they face involve starting school, moving to a new grade, or transitioning to a different school or neighborhood. While these changes can be exciting, they can also be challenging, leading to anxiety, uncertainty, and social difficulties. As school counselors, we…
Read MoreDISCover Your Temperament
Good counselors and educators do things well. Great counselors not only do things well but also teach and inspire others to do things well. One of the advantages of training counselors in DISC temperament assessment is that it opens up a whole new way to communicate with kids, parents and other educators. In addition, it…
Read MoreCelebrate Your Students’ Temperament!
Every temperament has strengths Why does he act like that? Why would she say that? What’s wrong with her anyway? Have you ever said any of the above? Don’t worry, we all have. One of the goals of understanding the four basic temperament styles is to move from misunderstanding a temperament in others to accepting…
Read MoreThe Strong-Willed Child
The Strong-Willed Child In a favorite comic strip, a little boy tells his Dad, “You’ll never be as smart as me Dad. Back when God built your brain…he was using older technology.” Pretty clever, huh? Probably hits home for many adults who rely on younger children to tweak their websites, blog posts and download all…
Read MoreThree Ways to Support Shy Kids
How to Support Shy Kids Recently at an outdoor concert, I watched a self-assured young boy spot twin girls playing nearby, walk up to them and ask, “Can I play with you?” He was quickly assimilated into the group and soon the three of them were happily playing together although they were never formerly introduced…
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