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Pass the Mic: Singing About Good Character
One of the first purchases I made before starting my school counseling job was two sets of books and CDs. I remember going to my neighborhood teacher supply store to find resources for my new job,...
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Crafty Character Trait Collage
I love scrapbooking even though I rarely have time to do it! When I saw this cool idea on Pinterest a while back, my brain started racing. How could I use this in my school counseling office? It...
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They All Scream for Ice Cream!
I incorporate character traits into each of my classroom guidance lessons. I’ve mentioned before that my school district focuses on eight specific character traits. I discuss a different trait each...
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Character Readers and CD Giveaway!
In a previous post titled Pass the Mic: Singing About Good Character, I wrote about how I really enjoy singing songs about character traits with my Kindergarten friends. I mentioned that the readers...
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A Very Respectful Foldable
I have continued to spend time thinking about how to use foldables in my school counseling program. I teach students about a different character trait each month during classroom guidance at my...
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Setting Up the Office: B-Boards and Displays
It’s amazing how we, as educators, can work in our rooms all day long and feel like we’ve barely accomplished anything by the end of the day! I’ve been so excited to start seeing my school counseling...
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Kindergarten: Feelings and Responsibility
One thing I really look forward to each year in my school counseling program is my very first visit with my new Kindergarten friends. After seeing grades 1-5 over the last three weeks, it’s finally...
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Character Trait Paper Folding
I recently began creating more character trait paper folding activities to use with my students. I first shared one in this blog post about respect. Since then, I’ve tried to find a simple way for...
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Leo the Lightening Bug-Perseverance
When teaching about perseverance in my school counseling program, I always reach for one of my favorite books by Eric Drachman. Leo the Lightening Bug is an adorable story of perseverance. Little Leo...
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Character Trait Superpower Poster Freebie
I am in the process of creating my “Superpower” character trait theme to use in my school counseling program for the coming school year. I’ve decided to retire my ice cream cones and scoops for now....
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A Lesson About Kindness
Today, I’d like to share a book I’ve used when teaching kindness. Rosie’s Roses, by Pamela Duncan Edwards, is an adorable book about Rosie the Raccoon. Rosie has four roses for her Aunt Ruth’s...
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Traits of Good Character Freebie
Happy Saturday, everyone! I know some of you are already enjoying your summer break. I’m entering into my last full week of school. I’ll be working until June 10. I still have so much to do, but it...
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