Seven Easy Ways to Encourage Kindness in December
December provides an excellent opportunity for elementary school counselors to reinforce kindness while helping students understand that being kind is
Friendship & Social Skills
Cooperation, teamwork, empathy, listening, bully prevention
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 for December
Kindness is one of the simplest character traits to teach and one of the most powerful to practice. A friendly
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
How to Make Friends: 3 Simple Skills Every Child Needs
For some children, making friends seems easy. For others, walking up to another child and saying “Can I play?” can
The Friendship Formula: 7 Qualities of a Great Friend
Every child wants to have friends, but children aren’t automatically born knowing how to be a good friend. Friendship is
The Science of Encouragement: What Elementary School Counselors Need to Know About Positive and Negative Comments
Elementary school counselors play a critical role in shaping school climate, supporting student growth, and helping children develop the social-emotional
School Counselor Conference Success: Tips for Learning, Networking, and Growth
Every year, I attend several conferences as a speaker, vendor or participant, so I’ve seen conferences from many different perspectives.
One Counselor, Many Hats: Navigating Solo Counseling in Elementary Schools
It’s tough being the only counselor in a school. There can be lots of issues. It’s hard to take a