Elementary Counseling

Quick, fun, no-prep SEL lesson activities that are perfect for before and after breaks or any time you need an extra fun guidance lesson

Group counseling activities and ideas for working with kindergarteners - though all the ideas work great for all elementary grades!

A few years ago, our 3rd and 4th graders were just plain old mean to each other. Half the time, it was coming from them feeling wronged by the other person

Not sure where to start with your classroom counseling lessons? Grab your free curriculum map from Counselor Station and read about how to plan a year of classroom counseling lessons for your upper elementary students! #schoolcounselor #schoolcounseling #elementarycounselor #elementaryschoolcounseling #curriculummap #SEL #ASCA #AmericanSchoolCounselorAssociation #ASCAStandards

Here are some great ideas from Big Life Journal if you are feeling strong emotions in public:

Planning is a Key to Success Collect Information about the Student WAY Before Your First Counseling Session Before ever meeting your new counseling student, there are several steps that you must take. A good therapist or counselor is highly prepared and has all of the needed information. Collecting information from both the student’s teacher(s) and […]

Looking for a fun and meaningful activity for your school counseling worry group? Help your students make a worry monster! Get details here:

Discover how intentional group counseling boosts intervention for school counselors and benefits students in small group settings.

Looking for a list of the best books for Elementary School Counselors? This book guide will help new and seasoned counselors find the best books for classroom lessons.

15 Must-Have Books for Elementary School Counselors. Books on feelings, personal safety, incarceration, growth mindset, friendship, self-esteem.

One of my biggest strengths (and weaknesses) is that I'm outspoken. There's not much in the realm of school counseling that I don't have a strong opinion

Build classroom community with your grade 4 5 6 7 students using this social emotional anti bullying activity that will empower students to identify what hurts their feelings and have students see that words hurt the most. This activity will create a kinder, thoughtful classroom environment.

Part of my 3rd grade's problem solving unit, after we tackle conflict resolution, is to identify problems inside vs. outside of our control. As many, many

Whether you’re celebrating a week-long kindness themed week at your school or you’re looking for kindness activities to complete with just your class, I’ve got you covered! It’s important that we explicitly teach empathy, kindness, and compassion to our students. We cannot assume they already know what these traits encompass. And sometimes, it’s just nice

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been found to promote academic success and increase students' commitment to school. Generally, there are...

Looking for an introductory First Grade Self Control Activity? Your students will love this fun story and craft for practice!

No matter your counseling theory of choice, reality is that you need "stuff" to counsel elementary students. Most of our sessions aren't just sitting and

Laying a strong, organized foundation now will help things flow more easily as situations arise throughout the year.

two fun games to use in classroom guidance lessons or small group counseling to teach and practice self control strategies -Counselor Keri