Focuses on bully prevention, social skills, anger management, study skills, emotions, respect, getting along, goal setting, responsibility, careers and self-esteem.
In this versatile new book, practicing school counselors share their favorite group activities 67 of them in all for working with children and adolescents in the schools. For ease of use, activities are arranged by age as well as by stage. Introductory chapters highlight selection, use, and processing of activities, as well as ethical issues inherent in working with students in the schools. Each activity contains specific directions, goals, materials, and suggestions for adaptation. Suggestions for creating a supportive environment for groups are also included.
Presenting large group guidance guidance units on developmental issues are effective ways to deliver services directly to students and to model successful group techniques for teachers. Activities are divided into six sections: Academic Survival Skills, Interpersonal Communication and Cooperation, Cross-Cultural Awareness and Communication, Decision Making, Personal Assessment and Awareness, and Responsible Behavior.
It just isn't Noodle's fault that his mom forgot to remind him to turn in his library book. Or that he didn't finish his homework. Luckily he learns not to blame others, but instead to take responsibility for his actions.
“Filled with diverse characters, from caped crusaders to badly behaving villains . . . Full of action and vibrancy . . . A good way to soothe bad days away.” —School Library Journal When Superheroes don’t get their way, when they’re sad, when they’re mad, when they’ve had a bad day . . . . . . they COULD super-tantrum, they COULD but they DON’T, because REAL Superheroes just WOULDN’T—they WON’T! All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what do they do when they’re having a bad day? Colorful action-packed illustrations and a dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they’re sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this energetic picture book has plenty of fun ideas to help kids cope when they’re feeling overwhelmed. “An action-packed romp.” —Kirkus Reviews “[A] lighthearted exposé on how a group of superheroes deal with their frustrations . . . A spoonful of superheroes certainly helps the message go down.” —Booklist
Mrs. Joyce, the school counselor at Emerson Elementary, uses high-fives to connect with her students. When Raymond moves to town he's not sure what to think of Mrs. Joyce. He enters her office nervous and full of questions, but it doesn't take long for him to trust the caring counselor. By learning exactly what a school counselor does, Raymond finds he has nothing to fear and much to gain from friendly Mrs. Joyce. Building relationships is one of the primary jobs of a school counselor. Whether it's giving a high-five, a thumbs-up, a fist bump, a handshake or a hug, finding a way to connect with students is vital. "Mrs. Joyce Gives the Best High-Fives" is a fun-loving story that explains the important role of the school counselor. Grades K-6, Softcover, 32 pages Other titles written by Erainna to help school counselors help children The Bully Trap (bullying) Superheroes (bystander power) Mathsketball (test anxiety) It's Good to Be Me (self-confidence) Frenemy Jungle (relational aggression) Cyberfriend? (cyberbullying) Friendship Tug-of-War (friendship triangle) Winter Wishes (kindness and compassion) No Thanks! Saying NO to Alcohol and Drugs (Red Ribbon Week) Sarah's Sick Day (Red Ribbon Week) Charlie and the Curious Club...Candy or Medicine? (Red Ribbon Week) New School, New Friends (new friendships)
Annie is really smart, but she needs a plan for focusing on her work at school and getting her homework done and turned in. ""Annie's Plan"" spells out a 10-Point Schoolwork Plan and a 10-Point Homework Plan that will help her - and her readers - master the organizational and study skills that spell school success. Each point of the two plans is detailed in a ten-page Note to Teachers and Parents in the back of the book.
Teaching children the concepts of personal space. Louis is back! And this time, he's learning all about personal space. When Louis, the world's self-proclaimed space expert, is invited to Personal Space Camp by the school principal, he soon learns that personal space really isn't about lunar landings, Saturn's rings, or space ice cream. Written with style, wit, and rhythm, Personal Space Camp addresses the complex issue of respect for another person's physical boundaries. Told from Louis' perspective, this story is a must have resource for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to communicate the idea of personal space in a manner that connects with kids.