Posts Tagged ‘back to school’
From Crayons to Classrooms: Easing the Kindergarten Transition
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—for children and their parents. As an elementary school counselor, you’re in a unique position to support families during this exciting and sometimes emotional transition. When parents are equipped with the right tools, they can help their children start school with confidence, resilience, and curiosity. As the school counselor in…
Read MoreBack to School…Again? A Counselor’s Guide to Leveling Up Your Career
Here’s a little quiz for you: Answer True or False to the following questions: It’s a good idea to go back to school to earn another degree or certification if you want to change careers and go into a new field. It’s a good idea to go back to school to earn another degree or…
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 MoreMaking School Year 2024-2025 the Best Year Ever
Create an Intentional year What can we do to get off to a great start and create the conditions necessary for a new beginning? There’s a lot! Five Strategies for a Magical and Intentional Year Set an intention–-Not to get all woo-woo on you here but this is a useful technique for whatever you are doing that…
Read MoreStress Free Morning Routines for Kids
Stress Free Morning Routines Mom, where’s my lunch money? I can’t find my backpack! What happened to my homework? If the dog didn’t eat it who did? Get in the car… Get. in. the. CAR! Did the school bus just go by? It’s back to school here in Georgia. Have you established a morning routine…
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