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Practical advice and inspiration for teaching social-emotional skills in the classroom and at home. Empowering students to build grit, resolve conflicts, and thrive.
Small Groups, Big Results: A Counselor’s Guide to Group Work
One of the most powerful tools elementary school counselors can use is the small counseling ...
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Friendship Troubles: Helping Students Navigate Tricky Friend Situations
Handling challenging situations. Knowing when to move on… What do you do when a friend ...
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“That’s Not Fair!” and Other Ploys: Turning Student Pushback Into Positive Growth
As elementary school counselors, we often encounter familiar phrases that students use as emotional shields, ...
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Fail Forward: Helping Kids Turn Setbacks into Stepping Stones
In a world of high expectations and pressure to perform, even young students can feel ...
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Calm in the Chaos: Strategies for Supporting an Upset Student
Whether it’s a playground conflict, academic frustration, or something happening at home, elementary students can ...
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Teach Girls Bravery not Perfection
Reshma Saujani is a woman with a mission. She is on a campaign to change ...
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Resilience: Helping Students Thrive Through Challenges
What does a student do when faced with a challenging situation? Give Up Find an ...
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Building Self Esteem the Growth Mindset Way
Back in the day when I was a kid, (which I admit was long, long ...
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Growing Self-Esteem in Schools: Simple Ways Counselors Can Make a Difference
What is Positive Self-Esteem? Positive self-esteem is a child’s belief in their own worth, abilities, ...
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