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Who’s Made a Difference in Your Life?
Kathryn Otoshi wrote a wonderful book simply titled One. I first heard about it from one of my colleagues during a regional counselor’s meeting. After joining Pinterest, I came across this book again, and I decided I would add it to…
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National Boards: Begin With the End in Mind
So, you’re reading your standards, noting where you can add to your school counseling program, and highlighting key points. In order to move forward, you’re going to need a plan! Begin with the end in mind. Stephen Covey said it…
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Character Trait Review
My school district has adopted eight character traits. Each month, we focus on one trait. As I visit students during classroom guidance, we talk about the trait of the month. Students take turns sharing examples of how they have shown…
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It’s A Jellybean Jamboree!
I really, really enjoy visitng my Kindergarten friends. They are like little sponges and are always ready to hear something new. A few years ago, I came across the resource Jellybean Jamboree by Susan Jelleberg. As with many school counseling…
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When a Volcano Erupts…In Class!
As I visited our six first grade classrooms for guidance this month, it wasn’t hard to discern which students had problems with “erupting.” Many of them “erupted” during my lesson. It was fun to watch their volcanoes simmer down as…
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Lunch Bunch Anyone?: Preparing for the Test
End-of-Grade testing time is just a few weeks away in my state. One objective of my school counseling program is to assist teachers and students as they get closer to that big week. My most recent lunch bunch sessions with…