CALMING STRATEGIES FOR KIDS School counselors are amazing. When deciding what to be in life, these are the sweet people who thought, "I want to work with kids. I want to be a person they can talk to when the world feels upside down. I want them to know there is someone who will listen and help them feel safe." And when a school counselor gets to counsel, it's a beautiful thing. But if your school … [Read more...]
Big Ideas from The Other Side
I read The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson at the start of each school year. It's perfect for introducing sophisticated topics to young children, such as exclusion and racial tension. The story deals with big ideas in kid-friendly ways, helping us have conversations about kindness in an effort to build healthy relationships and communities. The author explains how she hopes the story of Clover … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Breakout Games
When the pandemic forced us all inside last year, my family became a little bored. Suddenly, my own kids were back home from college and after about three weeks of Netflix, they were wondering "Ok. What's next?" Being a teacher's kid is always a risk You'd think they'd know by now not to ever admit to feeling bored. And yet, they fall for it every time. So I put everyone to work. A lot of it was … [Read more...]
Easter Games for Kids
Minute-to-Win-It games are pretty easy to set up and play. They're fast paced and fun, so they even make good brain breaks when you feel the energy dipping. Easter week is a great time to play these games. They're perfect for school, but they're also fun to play with friends and family at home. 💡IDEA: Share the link with your students' families. Parents are always looking for ways to keep their … [Read more...]
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