Whole Child CounselingJul 2211 minClassroom Social Emotional LearningSuccessful Calm Corner Ideas for ClassroomsWhat is a Classroom Calm Corner? The Calm Corner is a designated spot in the classroom where students can go when they are feeling...
Whole Child CounselingFeb 110 minSelf-Control and Impulse Control16 Fun Movement Activities for Counseling and ClassroomsIn 1961, President Kennedy said school children needed physical activity to thrive (JFK Library, as cited in New York Times, 2017) and in...
Whole Child CounselingJun 27, 20216 minBooksSMART Social-Emotional IEP and Treatment Goals and ObjectivesLet’s discuss S.M.A.R.T. social-emotional IEP goals and treatment goals. These goals can be hard to write since they aren’t always easy...
Whole Child CounselingDec 18, 20203 minSocial SkillsDoes Drawing While Listening Help Memory and Attention? I recently saw a picture that said “I listen better when I draw” and it really struck a chord with me! I remember getting spoken to...
Whole Child CounselingDec 13, 20203 minKindness-Caring-and-InclusionKindness Sprinkles with Edgar the Egg: Character Trait LessonWhen you were a kid, do you remember learning about character traits, such as being kind? I don’t remember these concepts being...
Whole Child CounselingMar 16, 20203 minParentingVisual Schedule for Use at Home During School ClosuresA visual schedule is a picture plan of the different parts of your child’s day. It is very helpful for children so they know what to...
Whole Child CounselingMar 7, 20206 minClassroom Social Emotional LearningCreating a Mindful Moment Relaxation RoomIn the Winter 2017 issue of NEA Today Magazine, some of my work was featured in an article entitled This is Your Student's Brain on...