Advisory activities

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Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.

I've kept an ongoing list of mixer and ice breaker games I've collected, made up, and made work for me and my groups… and I'd encourage you to do the same.

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

Everything I ever needed to know about middle school I learned in advisory!

I want to provide you with some fun activities for middle school to incorporate in your classroom. Fun activities for middle school help create a sense of community and allow students to form a relationship with you. Crafts and art projects act as fun activities for middle school students. Check out the list of other fun activities for middle school you can try in your classroom!

How many times do we skip over the "career development" aspect of our roles as high school counselors because it seems too tedious, or we feel like we don't

Strategies for ensuring that students in every grade feel like they’re part of the classroom community.. #CultofPedagogyPin

My blog which gives so ideas that DO work with teenager groups. Get ready for your new term with some great free ideas of activities that work and are 'not lame'.

Sometimes we just need to have fun with our students and what better way than with simple classroom games? Having fun is important for many reasons some of which include: it builds community, it’s a stress reliever, it fosters respect for the teacher (students are much more likely to want to please a teacher they like).