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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.

parenting

Teaching Parents About Healthy Boundaries: A Guide for Elementary School Counselors

Elementary school counselors often find themselves guiding not only students but also parents. One of ...
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confidence

Planting Seeds of Hope: Helping Students Believe in Their Future

Elementary school counselors play a powerful role in shaping not only the academic success of ...
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respect

Respect Lessons for Elementary School Counselors: Building Positive School Communities

Respect is one of the most important character traits elementary school counselors can teach. When ...
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listening skills

The Power of Listening: Teaching Kids to Hear with Their Ears, Eyes, and Heart

Listening is one of the most important skills for kids to learn to be successful ...
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generosity

Growing Generous Hearts: How Elementary Counselors Can Teach Giving and Kindness

Elementary school counselors play an important role in shaping the social and emotional growth of ...
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study skills

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Teaching Students How to Learn Effectively

As elementary school counselors, part of our role is helping students build not just social-emotional ...
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Emotional Regulation & Mindfulness

From Big Feelings to Healthy Choices: Guiding Students Through Emotions

Body Language and Feelings A standard lesson that I taught every year as an elementary ...
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motivation

Unlocking Motivation: Helping Students Choose Success

In today’s educational environment, we are more aware than ever that student motivation and engagement ...
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small groups

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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