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Savvy Guest Blogger: Carol Ekster
I taught fourth grade for 35 years. I remember delighting in the times when the guidance counselor came into my room and gave a whole class lesson. Classroom teachers are overwhelmed with curriculum, tests, and the weighty responsibility of educating…
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School Counseling Group: Attendance Matters
In my school counseling program, I have enjoyed doing attendance small group sessions. My students have really enjoyed the activities and seem to get the big picture of why regular school attendance is so important. The small group meets six…
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Guest Blogger for Kidlutions
I am THRILLED to be a guest blogger for Kidlutions! You can check out my post “Instilling Integrity in Children” by clicking the Kidlutions button below! A huge thank you to Wendy Young for allowing me to be a guest!…
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The A, B, C, and D of Bullying
With Bullying Prevention Month in full swing, I have been focusing on the subject in my school counseling lessons. A resource I’ve mentioned before that I really enjoy using is Diane Senn’s Bullying in the Girl’s World. This week, I…
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My School Counselor- Freebie Download
If you are already thinking about your Meet the School Counselor lessons, let this FREEBIE be one activity on your list. It’s a simple activity sheet for school counselors to use with students as they discuss their role within the…
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It’s My One Year Blogiversary!!!
Yes, I made up a word, but I love it!! 🙂 I’m sure I’m not the first to use it! On April 24, 2012- I launched Savvy School Counselor. I can’t believe it’s already been one whole year! Wow! Although…