Did you know that 1 in 7 children have been abused or neglected in the past year? And for every report made related to child abuse or neglect, it is estimated that there are 2 more incidents that go unreported? With four children dying each day in the United States due to child abuse or neglect, and the social-emotional effects of child abuse lasting a lifetime, the stakes are just too high to stay quiet (www.dosomething.org). As educators, we are morally obligated to teach personal safety ... VIEW POST
Books that Teach Personal Safety & Child Abuse Prevention
Everything You Need to Know About Trauma in Children, and How to Help
Childhood trauma is more prevalent than most expect. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, greater than 65% of children report at least one traumatic event by the time they turn 16 years old. Trauma can have a lasting impact on the brain, as well as the social, emotional, and academic development and well-being of the child. As educators, it’s essential that we know how to identify trauma in our students and support them through it. What is Trauma? Traumatic ... VIEW POST
Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety
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
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
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