Did you know that approximately 9.2% of children have anxiety? This is a 27% increase from years before 2016 (Lebrun-Harris, 2022). What does this mean for you as a school counselor or classroom teacher? In a school of 500 students, there will be around 50 students experiencing anxiety. This is NOT a number that educators can overlook. Helping kids cope with anxiety must be a top priority! What Does Anxiety Look Like in Elementary-Aged Children? Children experience worries, fears, ... VIEW POST
Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety
Test-Taking Tips & Tools for Elementary Learners
It's almost that time of year. The one that students, teachers, and administrators dread. The couple of weeks when nothing else seems to matter, and everything gets put on hold. Educators, you know what I'm talking about. TESTING SEASON! Standardized tests can make even the most calm, cool, and collected students and teachers feel on edge, nervous, and anxious. So, in the weeks leading up to the big test, I prioritize checking in with students, exploring their feelings and worries, and ... VIEW POST
Career Exploration for Elementary Learners
School counselors who have been dreading teaching career awareness...I have good news for you! Teaching career exploration does NOT have to be boring! With the right story books and resources, it's actually super engaging and fun! As you know, college and career readiness is one of our three main areas of focus as school counselors. I like to say that college starts in kindergarten, and teaching career awareness from an early age is absolutely critical. Working at a Title I school with a ... VIEW POST
Attendance Interventions for Elementary Students
Did you know that, since the pandemic began, 72% of public schools in the U.S. report an increase in chronic absenteeism? (National Center for Education Statistics). All students' learning and school experiences were interrupted in 2020-2021. But what is even more concerning is that millions of chronically absent children continue to miss out on the invaluable benefits of school, including opportunities for academic growth, learning, social-emotional development, friendships, stable meals, ... VIEW POST
How to Schedule School Counseling Lessons
One of the most common questions that school counselors ask me is: "How do you schedule classroom guidance lessons?" It sounds like a simple question that deserves a simple answer, but the truth is, scheduling counseling lessons can be a headache! School counselors may feel overwhelmed by so many "moving parts," and unsure where to start. In this blog post, I'll share my best tips for success for scheduling counseling lessons, so that you can confidently create your monthly calendar and ... VIEW POST
Valentine’s Day Counseling & SEL Ideas
Love is in the air! One of my favorite holidays, Valentine's Day, is just around the corner. While I could easily spend all day googly-eyed over my adorable sons and handsome husband, I also get warm and fuzzy feelings from celebrating the holiday with my students. Y'all know any reason to theme up my counseling sessions and classroom lessons is a win for me! Luckily, my kiddos love it as much as I do, and we have so much fun not only celebrating the day, but learning the true meaning behind ... VIEW POST
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