Pause. Breathe. Think! A Simple Strategy for Impulse Control
Has this ever happened to you? You’re in your kitchen when, without thinking, you grab the lid off a hot pot with your bare hands.
Growing Friendships: 3 Common Friendship Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Friendship can be kinda tricky. When kids are excited about having new friends, sometimes without meaning to, they end up pushing their friends away by
Growing Friendships: An Innovative Social Skills Lesson
As the school year kicks off, it’s a season of new beginnings. Just like the changing leaves and the promise of fresh growth, this is
Pick Up Sticks: An Essential Skill Builder!
As an elementary school counselor, I am always on the lookout for innovative and effective ways to teach social-emotional skills to the students I work
How to Twist Your Approach to Social Emotional Learning
Are you an elementary school counselor searching for innovative methods to make social emotional learning (SEL) lessons more engaging and enjoyable for your students? Do
Chutes and Ladders: Learning About Life’s Ups & Downs
Chutes and Ladders is a classic board game that can serve as an excellent springboard for discussing the ups and downs of life with children.