Learning to regulate emotions can be challenging for many students, but it is a critical component of development and one that can be taught in fun and interesting ways. Below are a few techniques to help your students develop these critical skills. USE BOOKS AS EXAMPLES I love starting a lesson with a story and Clark the SharkContinueContinue reading “Fun Activities to Teach Kids About Self-Control”
Author Archives: Elishia Basner
When Should a Parent Let Their Kid Quit?
Parents regularly seek out my advice on how to handle a truly complex and sometimes serious issue; when should they let their student quit? The American culture of “dig in” and “stick with it” can leave parents fighting an intense battle with their child about work ethic and commitment. What happens when the child hasContinueContinue reading “When Should a Parent Let Their Kid Quit?”
Do Social and Emotional Programs Really Work?
If you’ve been in the school counseling field for any length of time, you know the importance of social and emotional development. You understand that a kid who is flipping a desk cannot possibility learn math in that moment and those executive functioning skills must be taught first. But how can only one person, theContinueContinue reading “Do Social and Emotional Programs Really Work?”
I Used Mindfulness in a Classroom Lesson and This is How It Went
I have been practicing mindfulness for a little over two years now and have discovered that through this daily practice, I’ve trained my brain to be more in tune with the world and have learned to focus my attention better throughout the day. I’ve realized that I’m more resilient and able to bounce back fromContinueContinue reading “I Used Mindfulness in a Classroom Lesson and This is How It Went”
What’s More Precious Than Our Time?
A mother recently wrote to me to say, “Thank you so much for giving my student your time and giving him the chance to be [feel] better.” Thank you for giving your time, wow, what a concept. We often give away time as though it were a renewable resource, but the reality is that onceContinueContinue reading “What’s More Precious Than Our Time?”
Worried About Your Kids Online? This Can Help
I was recently asked to speak to parents about online safety for kids and after reading the first safety article in my research, I felt compelled to crawl into the fetal position; the internet can be a scary place for kids. Let’s get the scary stuff out of the way first: online predators, identity thieves,ContinueContinue reading “Worried About Your Kids Online? This Can Help”
Work Smarter, Not Harder With These Free Lesson Plans
I firmly believe in the notion of working smarter, not harder, which is why I was so excited when I stumbled across The NED Show a character education program that provides a number of FREE lesson plans that you can print right from your computer. The list of lesson topics includes many of the sameContinueContinue reading “Work Smarter, Not Harder With These Free Lesson Plans”
When You Feel Paralyzed by Fear
You’ll hear time and again from successful people that if they’d comprehended how truly unprepared they were for the journeys they were attempting, the fear would’ve paralyzed them and they’d have never been brave enough to begin. “I did have one element necessary to all early creativity; naïveté, that fabulous quality that keeps you fromContinueContinue reading “When You Feel Paralyzed by Fear”
Are You Creating Crazy In Your Life?
Following a particularly tumultuous day, ask yourself, “What was my state?” Don’t be surprised if your emotional state was crazy and your day followed suit. We set the tone of our lives with the energy we bring to the table. If your day is over scheduled and you don’t know when (or if) you’ll getContinueContinue reading “Are You Creating Crazy In Your Life?”
The Power of Yet: A Free School Counseling Lesson
“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” -Albert Einstein Teaching growth mindset to students is fundamental to ensure their educational success. Students must understand that in order to reach our goals, we must step out of our comfort zone and try tasks that are just beyond our abilityContinueContinue reading “The Power of Yet: A Free School Counseling Lesson”
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