goal setting
Reflecting on the School Year… A Vital Lesson
As the school year draws to a close, elementary school counselors have a golden opportunity to teach a crucial lesson on the importance of reflection. Reflecting on the past school year allows students to celebrate their successes, learn from their failures, and prepare for the journey ahead. Why Reflection Matters Reflection is a powerful tool…
Read MoreGoal-Getter Kids: Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Elementary Students
How can we best nurture tomorrow’s leaders to have big dreams and an unyielding belief in their ability to succeed? One of the best ways is to share the power of a growth mindset and guide our young learners in setting and achieving their goals for the year ahead. Understanding the Growth Mindset: A growth…
Read MoreA Colorful Start: Fun Activities to Help Students Visualize Their Year Ahead
As a new year begins, it’s the perfect time to inspire students with positivity, goal-setting, and the excitement of what lies ahead. It is an incredible opportunity to guide students in crafting a vision for their future. Here are three delightful activities designed for upper elementary age students to help them visualize their year ahead.…
Read MoreWho do you want to be? .
Helping children find their voice Helping children find their voice and determine who they are at their core has been a task for all generations. Over the years we have certainly approached it in many different ways. There have been generations that focused less on who you wanted to be as an adult and more…
Read MoreHelping Kids Set Goals that Work
Helping kids learn to set goals can be a skill that serves them well in every area of life. However, it can also be a frustrating and discouraging experience for them! How can you help kids not only set goals but develop the patience and persistence to see them through to the end? Here are…
Read More7 Questions to Measure Success
Here’s a quick survey for you: Being an elementary school counselor can be Exciting Fun Fulfilling Lonely Frustrating Overwhelming All of the above Other: My guess is that on any given day you could answer: All of the Above. As employees of a school system, we of course have yearly evaluations regarding our success at…
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