tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786478803926392452024-03-13T02:06:13.806-06:00Counselor CornerLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-66010000845222894792013-09-02T18:22:00.001-06:002013-09-02T18:30:16.509-06:00Take What You NeedI made this poster to put in our staff lounge this weekend and thought I'd share. If I were a betting girl I would anticipate that "patience" will be the first to be taken! Simply print and cut between the words on the bottom.
Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642332390873996719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-5216007907562383812012-12-14T10:09:00.001-07:002012-12-14T10:09:55.700-07:00Great JoyIf you're like me, you've been running around like crazy, trying to fit in all those great, sweet, fun holiday activities with your students and families alike. Food Drive, Angel Tree, Santa's Workshop... :0} somethings gotta give! Unfortunately, it's also a time that our struggling families' everyday issues become magnified, and cannot be put on hold. I came across a book I wanted to shareLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-24645700890752470682012-11-06T16:29:00.000-07:002012-11-06T16:29:56.694-07:00Tricky People
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/LearnWithClicky/BeatTheTricks
This week I'm teaching Internet Safety and came across this video teaching "Real World" smarts...great info presented in a non-threatening way for younger kids - K -2 . I haven't checked but I bet there's a color sheet to go with it. If you use it with your kids, share your feedback and any suggestions you might have!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-7179711057512321892012-10-12T12:07:00.001-06:002012-10-12T12:07:44.631-06:00
Happy Friday!!
'In Your Shoes' pragmatic language activity
Found a great activity http://speechroomnews.blogspot.com
The games are called 'In your shoes.'
The download includes 3 games: Problem Solving 1 & 2 and
Perspective Taking. They feature these cute shoe graphics from KPM
doodles.
Its available through TeachersPayTeachers...I didn't mind paying for it as it has great Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-89005588660349155012012-09-11T16:43:00.000-06:002012-09-11T16:43:06.653-06:00Divorce :(
I don't know I'm surprised but again today I was touched by how difficult the impact of divorce is on kids, even after years of separation.
Fortunately I've recently come across some great resources for kids dealing with on-going issues with regard to divorce.
Check out www.kidsturn.org for information and free materials to help children better cope with the grief of parent separation and Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-80600008375179376982012-08-31T13:01:00.001-06:002012-08-31T13:53:47.386-06:00
If you're interested in making your own posters, I'd recommend Vistaprint. I recently received my first order for posters from them, and I'm pleased. I decided I like the "small" size best (11.25" x 17.3") and would suggest choosing the "premium poster cardstock" option for $1.99 extra. They are sturdy enough to tote around to classroom guidance lessons, andTanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642332390873996719noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-33153443929309173592012-08-30T14:23:00.001-06:002012-08-30T14:23:19.104-06:00The Corner On Character: What Do You Reflect?The Corner On Character: What Do You Reflect?: I just LOVE it when parents add a personal touch to their kids' lunches! Yesterday I saw a note from a mom suggesting to her little girl th...Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-14998300766822521852012-08-29T14:21:00.000-06:002012-08-29T14:21:53.884-06:00Digital Citizens
Turn your students into safe, smart,
responsible digital citizens and help your school keep valuable federal
support for technology at the same time!
Get started by watching the overview
tutorial, then access engaging lessons complete with plans, handouts,
videos, assessments, and parent tip sheets on the tabs below.
Jeff Hanser and I have been discussing how to Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-23715087885526409532012-08-22T16:37:00.000-06:002012-08-22T16:37:26.993-06:00
Happy First Day, everyone! I wanted to share Carolyn's Counselor Intro link: www.elementaryschoolcounseling.org/classroom-counseling.html
I'm always up for new ideas in this area especially since the kids tend to hear the same thing every year!!
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-73855734832086269042012-07-31T10:46:00.001-06:002012-07-31T10:51:46.341-06:00Social and Emotional Learning | EdutopiaSocial and Emotional Learning | Edutopia
Joined a new PLN community today during the MCCE Summit today, very cool stuff!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-79607187486320922162012-05-31T09:34:00.001-06:002012-05-31T09:34:42.302-06:00Friendship Bingo
Happy almost last day! Fun hanging with you all yesterday. I know, I know, I shouldn't be thinking of next year already but I found fun website for teachers by teachers . . . free downloads and for pay stuff, too. This is a Bingo game that would be fun for Counselor Intro/1st week of school.
Have an awesome, relaxing summer ! !
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-79881153599971864872012-05-24T15:43:00.000-06:002012-05-24T15:43:53.321-06:00Global Alliance for Preventing Relational AggressionAnother great blog to check out is the GARPA where the previous article (A-Z Friendship) came from. If You sign up on their home site they will send you regularly posted articles from their blog.
http://www.gapraconnect.com/bullying-blog/Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-42943147915218268172012-05-24T11:15:00.000-06:002012-05-24T11:15:30.918-06:00
The A-Z Summer Friendship List (re-post from A Way Through)
May 22nd, 2012
By Jane Balvanz, MSE, RPT
Summer is a time for kid heaven. It’s a time for freedom, friendships, fun, and eventually, “Mom, I have nothing to do.” (For precise expressiveness, the word “mom” must be said in a nasal tone and as if comprised of two syllables.)
Not to worry! Hand this list over to your Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-21695732297123898532012-05-22T09:41:00.002-06:002012-05-22T09:41:42.098-06:00Social Media and Younger Kids
Lately, I am becoming more and more alarmed at the unlimited access elementary school aged students have to the internet and social media!
One of my 5th graders proudly showed me that she has an unlimited data package on Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-8158394608717992662012-05-22T09:11:00.000-06:002012-05-22T09:11:10.116-06:00Free Spirit Publishing Blog
I wanted to share a fun resource I found recently, the Free Spirit Publishing blog for educators. I love Free Spirit Publishing books as I'm sure you do, too. Their how-to books are fun and informative for both kids and the grown-ups in their lives.
http://freespiritpublishingblog.com/Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-52638176444330938462012-04-25T17:46:00.001-06:002012-04-25T18:00:37.305-06:00Playing Games in Counseling
"Do you want me to let you win or try my best?" I ask students this question before we play a non-counseling "skill" game (like Connect 4, checkers, etc.) in individual counseling sessions. I got the idea several years ago from the book Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen, and it has helped my students who struggle with not-always-winning. Because they Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642332390873996719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-79416532296223654452012-04-20T21:02:00.000-06:002012-04-21T09:21:02.602-06:00Amazing Video for Perseverance Lesson
As soon as I saw this video I thought it would be perfect for a lesson I'm doing in 4th grade about perseverance (academic domain). There is one quick, quick part that I will cover the projector for as I saw a questionable word (6:27), but otherwise it is a great example of a kid who's resilience and patience was rewarded and his talents finally recognized by others.
I'm also using Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642332390873996719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-31668774023563009422012-03-20T11:03:00.000-06:002012-03-20T11:03:20.573-06:00Cyberbullying LessonsHi Gang!
Per Noreen's cyberbullying resource request, I thought I'd post these links on the blog.
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/cyberbullying-toolkit?utm_source=edu_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=august
www.netsmartz.org/
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/
Happy first day of Spring!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-69838270406759240102012-03-16T18:32:00.008-06:002012-03-27T08:57:56.200-06:00FREE! FREE! FREE! Career Resources (published in Montana)I found these career workbooks on our very own state government website: For 1st & 2nd gradeFor 3rd & 4th grade and teacher guide and "trading cards" (these cards are kind of cool!)For 5th & 6th grade and teacher guideThe workbooks, guides and cards can be ordered with this form. They are all FREE!(I ordered a copy of each one last week and it arrived yesterday - fast shipping!)Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642332390873996719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-58513993166178786702012-03-15T15:53:00.001-06:002012-03-15T16:08:46.327-06:00Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-70909369499899611292012-03-13T13:34:00.002-06:002012-03-13T13:36:54.648-06:00PTA PresentationTonight I am giving an Internet Safety/Media Awareness presentation to the PTA. I found some short, informative videos on www.commonsensemedia.org for parents, educators, and kids. Issues like staying safe, Facebook privacy, rules for parents & kids with regard to Internet/media use. They also have lessons for older kids but I haven't looked at them yet.
http://Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-89696056540581827912012-03-10T08:01:00.000-07:002012-03-10T08:01:37.173-07:00Angry Birds!After I posted the iPad apps last week I checked out the Angry Bird link. Not an app but a cool lesson on anger management posted by a mom! Her site, http://thehometeacher.blogspot.com/, has some really fun ideas for younger kids. This month at Beartooth we're working on Conflict Resolution, the first week about how to handle your anger. I'm going to do a follow up lesson this week with the Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-67088663755094090662012-03-09T19:59:00.006-07:002012-03-09T20:19:16.818-07:00A Good Career Exploration Website for Younger Students Paws in Jobland is a free online website created by Bridges Transitions Inc. The career inventory on the website asks students a series of questions about things they like to do, things they are good at, or things they are interested in, and then presents the students with a list of jobs that they may enjoy. Students can explore jobs they may be interested in on the website by clicking onTanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642332390873996719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-11782944012982047132012-03-08T11:31:00.000-07:002012-03-08T11:31:04.019-07:00iPad Uses in Elementary CounselingHi All! We've all been so busy lately, no one has posted anything for days!! I am putting the finishing touches on my Education Foundation grant application for an iPad and have been blogging with other counselors on ASCA Scene to get their take on how they implement their iPad in counseling. Here is a response I just got today. I so excited to start using it!
ASCA Scene
New Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778647880392639245.post-53128348422298343812012-02-14T14:11:00.000-07:002012-02-14T14:11:37.637-07:00Career Day IdeasHi Gang,
Here are some cool ideas posted on the ASCA Scene blog for Elementary Career Days. I'd really like to try a few!
We have a Career Fair each year and have changed the format several times. What has worked best for us is to limit the fair to just fifth graders ( I also do career lessons in all the lower grades). We invite speakers to come in and give the kids a list. They choose their topLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003032288588417272noreply@blogger.com0