Talking about responsibility can easily be a boring lecture for kids. We made it fun and interactive by talking about "whose job is it" for the important responsibilities in their lives!
Here are ten things we can pray for as we seek God's guidance in our decision making, along with accompanying Bible verses to direct us.
two fun games to use in classroom guidance lessons or small group counseling to teach and practice self control strategies -Counselor Keri
Ways to teach others how to be grateful.. what I see as the #1 contributor to others being grateful, is having a good role model! Check it out here!
Earlier in the week, we read the book Each Kindness . The book discusses that a single act of being kind creates ripples of kindness tha...
What better way to prepare your kids for a new school year than with prayer? Here are 3 simple but powerful back to school prayers to pray over your kids.
How do you teach kids conflict resolution skills? I follow a step by step process to build the most basic skills first to help kids work it out!
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
Gain wisdom and discernment with these 60 very short Bible verses for guidance and encouragement. Memorize them to draw near to God and apply His truths for life.
Need lessons for your Kindergarten counseling program? How about for the whole year!? This is a packet of EVERYTHING you need to conduct Kindergarten or Primary-level Classroom Guidance lessons all year long. Let's go to the Zoo! The on-going theme of this packet is a trip to the Kindergarten Zoo. Through the course of the lessons, students will learn about topics like gratitude and respect in the context of a zoo AND their experiences at school. Each lesson includes the following: ∴ Lesson Plan (with materials, introduction, activity, and discussion/closing) ∴ One-page Story to introduce topic/character trait ∴ Defining the character trait page ∴ Whole Group Activity/Discussion ∴ Independent work/response pages Check out the PREVIEW for a visual of what's included in a sample lesson! Sprinkled throughout the lessons are original poems and songs, discussion posters, and additional independent activity pages. As a School Counselor, I travel from room to room, so aside from a book(s)/computer (should you choose to use them) and crayons, I made this as much of a print and go packet as possible. Each lesson includes MORE than what is needed for a 20-30 minute lesson, so pick and choose what you want to use or spread the lessons apart for multiple sessions, or even use it all for a 45 minute+ lesson! Lessons included: 1) Meet Your Counselor 2) Respect 3) Responsibility 4) Gratitude 5) Giving Back 6) Kindness 7) Empathy 8) Perseverance 9) Cooperation 10) Self-Discipline 11) Integrity 12) Growth Mindset The order of these lessons also go along with my Character Trait Quote Posters! Looking for more Early Childhood Classroom Guidance Lessons? Check out this completed year-long packet of PreK Classroom Guidance Lessons!
Are you tired of the endless dating game, searching for that one special person who is meant to be your life partner?
Resilience is one of my favorite topics to teach. Here are 6 tools that will help bring classroom lessons and small groups to life.
A sweet twist on worry stones for kids! These hearts are easy to make and perfect for the first day of school.
Jolanthe from Homeschool Creations created this fantastic interdisciplinary, multi-skill printable gardening unit that would be perfect for spring and learning about the Earth. Featuring twelve colorful activities, here are a few of the highlights {as always, you'll have to visit Jolanthe's site for the full scoop}! Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Scissor Skills. In this exercise, students help 'water the flowers' by cutting on the line in order to connect the watering can to the colorful blooms. Jolanthe provides two scissor skill worksheets that can be printed onto different weights of paper to provide exercise variations. For additional fine motor practice, you might also consider laminating a copy of each worksheet, or sliding them into a plastic document sleeve, and placing a copy in the writing center along with a dry erase marker or crayon to use for tracing. Along with building hand strength, coordination, and learning how to properly hold a writing tool, the activity also provides pre-writing practice. Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Writing Patterns. While similar to the activity extension above, this pattern writing worksheet offers much more complex pre-writing practice - helping students practice directional movement, apply proper hand position, recognize the difference between drawing and writing, etc. Print onto the back of recycled worksheets or laminate for use with dry erase crayons. Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Colors & Shapes in Bloom. This activity is great because it requires your students to practice several concepts/skills at once - shapes, colors, color word recognition, and shape word recognition. Cut the descriptions from the flowers, inviting students to match the pieces, or have your students paste the blooms into a booklet, highlighting the color words and circling the shape words {or both!}. Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Parts of a Flower. With this fun puzzle worksheet, students will learn new vocabulary words and about the basic parts of a plant. First, invite students to construct the flower, placing the cards in the correct order, then match the appropriate vocabulary words to each part. Once they've had exposure to the words, have them play memory/matching games with the flower and vocabulary cards. Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Story Sequencing. This activity goes along with the book, Jack's Garden, by Henry Cole. After reading the story, invite your students to take these story event strips and put them in the correct order. This can be done as a class, in small groups, or as an individual assignment. These are just a few of the incredible activities Jolanthe has in store for your kiddos in her gardening unit. Be sure to visit her blog for more information and for the free download! Happy Learning!
Familiarize yourself with the field, get tips to motivate yourself and your players and learn to create an effective pregame routine.
Words have the power to uplift and inspire us, challenge our beliefs, and motivate us to reach new heights. But sometimes, what we really need...
Running a self control group counseling program? Your students will love these 10 games to teach kids self control skills!
Are you ready to deepen your prayer life like never before? These 10 war room Scriptures to pray over yourself will equip you for doing spiritual warfare.
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Wise Mind integrates the concepts of reason, emotion, and wisdom to describe an individual's thoughts and behaviors. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Wise Mind concept represents a state of mind where a client can make decisions and act in a way that balances rational thinking and emotional thinking. The Wise Mind DBT handout begins with an explanation of what Wise Mind is. Next, it explains the components of the Rational Mind and Emotional Mind, including the Wise Mind as the overlap between them. A Venn diagram is used to illustrate the Wise Mind concept to enhance a client’s understanding. Learning about Wise Mind helps kids and teens understand the value of combining both emotional thinking and rational thinking to make good decisions. When discussed in a therapy group or classroom, they can engage in self-reflection by doing a collage activity by cutting out images and words from magazines that represent rational thinking and emotional thinking. After completing their collages, kids and teens can share what they created. This handout pairs well with our 5-page DBT Wise Mind worksheets, which allow for a more in-depth application and reflection on the Wise Mind concept. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Eeles, J., & Walker, D. (2022c). Mindfulness as taught in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: A scoping review. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 29(6), 1843–1853. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2764 Elices, M., Soler, J., Feliu‐Soler, A., Reyes-Carmona, C., Tiana, T., Pascual, J. C., García‐Palacios, A., & Álvarez, E. (2017). Combining emotion regulation and mindfulness skills for preventing depression relapse: a randomized-controlled study. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40479-017-0064-6
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This list of inspirational LDS quotes is full of uplifting, heartwarming, powerful words that are sure to leave a lasting impression on you forever.
Paraprofessional Training Binder features ready-to-go pages, plus tips and guidances to help the support staff shine in your classroom.
Do you need a hands-on, sensory lesson to teach about kind words? You will love this! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and even older kids! Also part of the Virtual Book Club for Kids!
Does your child struggle with letter reversals? Try our free printing practice sheets. Extra guidance and daily practice will soon set things right.
Resilience is one of my favorite topics to teach. Here are 6 tools that will help bring classroom lessons and small groups to life.
Many families wonder about end-of-life signs and worry about the physical changes that will occur in the days and hours before death.
Last year I set a goal to have Brooklyn be able to get her Good Canine Citizen award. Well if you spend more than two minutes around my dog you will instantly know we didn't reach our goal. She is a catalyst of bad behavior. So this year my goal has been for her to walk in Nashville's Christmas Parade with other Nashville Pitties. I always do a lesson on goal setting, but what good is a goal if you aren't organized enough to ensure the steps are in place to meet it? My goal for Brooklyn was a lofty one, in fact it was too big. So we are reorganizing to reduce the stress of dog and mother. This reorganization made and the stress I put on myself to accomplish made me think about how I could change my lesson on organization. After a lot of brainstorming and about 5 drafts here is my new lesson for 4th Grade on responsibility and organization: Lesson 1: We started with a scavenger hunt. I gave teams either an organized back pack or a messy back pack and a list of items. I started the timer and they were off. Most of the teams with organized back packs finished the scavenger hunt within 2-3 minutes and the teams with messy backpacks anywhere from 4-8 minutes. They really got into this, especially because I hid stinky socks, cereal, stuffed animals, and toys in the messy backpacks. Next we discussed that if you were organized that would save you about 2 minutes per day, just enough time to recheck your work, 14 mintues in a week, enough time to read a chapter or two in your new favorite book, and about 56 minutes a month, enough time to watch an entire episode of their favorite Disney show. We ended with a pre-test of work habits so they could identify what they specifically need to improve on. Lessons 2/3: We talked about responsibility and what it means. We watched the video "I Can Do It! Taking Responsibility" which shows the students different scenarios and allows us time to stop and discuss each one. Next we charted what kinds of responsibilities they had in 4th grade. We then role played different responsibilities (the examples are from AIM Education) and in teams practiced what we would do. For example: A new movie you and your best friend are dying to see has just opened up, and your friends wants the two of you to see it this Saturday. The trouble is, your science project is due on Monday, and you and your project partner agreed you would spend Saturday gathering plants in the park. What should you do? At the end of each skit we talked about the different feelings that come with responsibility: stress, disappointment, frustration, etc. That lead us to the postcard activity. I laid several postcards around the room each with a different picture on it. I asked the students to (in silence) find a card that represented how they feel about starting fourth grade and the new responsibilities they are taking on. When everyone had a card we broke into small groups and shared the card we choose and why. Next I asked everyone to set 3 goals for themselves: 1) Something they could accomplish this week. 2) Something they could accomplish in the next 2 months. (I like to remind them of their work habits pre test here) 3) Something they wanted to accomplish by the end of this school year. We then shared our goals with our small group and then with the entire class. I collected the cards and will give them to our students in two months with a personal check in note written on each. **In the past I have done this icebreaker with my faculty and with 6th grade. They filled out the card like an actual postcard and I mailed it to their homes half way through the year. Lesson 4: We continue our talk of responsibility and stress. First in groups they draw what it feels like to be stressed. Then each group shares and we look for similarities that we all have. Next we watch the Brain Pop on stress and at the end they go back to their drawings and surround themselves with things they can do to help alleviate their stress. To finish our series we take the same work habits post test and see if we have improved! Since I only see this grade once a month this 4 part series starts in Sept and ends at Christmas break. Before I know it the sleigh bells are ringing!
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Decatastrophizing is a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) technique designed to challenge and alter catastrophic thinking patterns, which can reduce emotional distress. Identifying thoughts related to worst-case scenarios — e.g. “I made a mistake, and I’m going to get fired” — and questioning them can help clients develop a more realistic outlook in life. The Decatastrophizing CBT Handout serves as a practical tool for clients to recognize when they might be catastrophizing. It begins by defining this technique and then offers tips to practice it, such as challenging their initial thought and considering other possible outcomes. Using this handout allows kids and teens to cope more effectively and build their resilience. A helpful tip for parents is to make decatastrophizing a regular part of their child’s routine. For instance, they can place this helpful Challenging Negative Thoughts poster on their wall as a reminder. This handout is included in our CBT Handouts Bundle along with common cognitive distortions, CBT techniques, and psychoeducation. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of CBT worksheets and handouts. References: Cheetham-Blake, T., Family, H., & Turner‐Cobb, J. M. (2019). ‘Every day I worry about something’: A qualitative exploration of children’s experiences of stress and coping. British Journal of Health Psychology, 24(4), 931–952. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12387 Kelly, J. D. (2019). Your Best Life: Managing Negative Thoughts—The Choice is Yours. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 477(6), 1291–1293. https://doi.org/10.1097/corr.0000000000000791 Liu, H., & Boyatzis, R. E. (2021). Focusing on resilience and renewal from stress: The role of emotional and social intelligence competencies. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.685829 Pike, A. C., Serfaty, J. R., & Robinson, O. J. (2021). The development and psychometric properties of a self-report Catastrophizing Questionnaire. Royal Society Open Science, 8(1), 201362. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.201362
Need some design inspiration for your brick exterior? Looking for the best paint colors to go with brick? Sounds like you’re ready to breathe some new life into the outside of your brick home - good news, you’re in the right place for some very specific advice & paint suggestions. There
Teens are more motivated and focused on the future when they connect with their interests. Learn 6 activities to help teens discover their passion!
It’s soccer time! Did your kids just start fall or spring soccer? Print out the printable soccer field positions for some guidance on youth soccer positions. The soccer field diagram is a great and easy way to teach little kids about the game of soccer and the soccer field positions.
In der Populärkultur wird recht locker mit dem Begriff "narzisstisch" um sich geworfen, wobei er sich normalerweise auf Eitelkeit und Selbstbezogenheit bezieht. Dadurch wird Narzissmus auf eine gewöhnliche Eigenschaft reduziert, die jeder besitzt, und die
Fighting battles this side of heaven is the reality for God’s people. Both the Old Testament and the New Testament are full of battles- battles of life, spiritual battles and God fighting battles on behalf of His people. Despite facing difficult times, Bible verses about fighting battles offers so much guidance, encouragement and hope. As…
Children have a lot to say, you just wish they wouldn't do it while you are talking. The tugging at your shirt, the repetitive "Mom? M...
