Posts Tagged ‘student success’
From “I Can’t” to “I’ll Try Again”: Growing Perseverance and Resilience
Perseverance is the engine that drives resilience. When elementary students learn to keep going when something is hard, confusing, or doesn’t work the first time, they are building lifelong skills that extend far beyond academics. As elementary school counselors, you are uniquely positioned to teach, model, and reinforce perseverance as part of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)…
Read MoreGrowing 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, and potential. It’s the confidence to take on challenges, the resilience to bounce back from setbacks, and the self-acceptance that fosters happiness and motivation. When students feel valued and capable, they are more likely to take risks, try new things,…
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