Group counseling ice breakers

My very own conversation Jenga. Super easy to do!

This free printable Get to Know You Bingo game is an engaging and fun ice breaker activity for the first day of school!

Whatever you call it: morning meeting, advisory time, or homeroom, as educators we know that it’s an important start to our students' day. In the middle school classroom, it can be particularly important as it’s a time that can be used to teach necessary life skills like relationship building, self-esteem, grit, etc. Below are 33 of our favorite homeroom ideas that include simple and fun activities that’ll not only get your students excited for the day ahead, but will also foster a strong…

A few weeks ago I was preparing professional development for first and second year teachers in my school district. New teachers not only need the basics of classroom management, routines, procedures and relationships....but this year they also need training on how to effectively be a remote educator. The first year of teaching is difficult under normal circumstances, but this is no normal year. I feel for these first year teachers as so much extra is being added to their already overflowing…

The humdrum of day-to-day school activities can become painfully dull for both you and your counseling students. So to spice things up a bit, consider moving the classroom outdoors for the day. The best part of

Roll and Respond Icebreakers are a great addition to any small group counseling program and are a fun way to get kids talking. I use these in my Lunch Bunch groups and they are well used! This icebreaker is also part of the April Counseling Bundle which contains 3 other lessons and activities at a...

Here is a fun dice game to connect with others and connect with our emotions. You can make and color your own dice (below), or just play with normal dice. You can play it together as a family,...

When you get together with a group of friends or family, there's nothing better than playing a super fun game! Need some new ideas? Try one of

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