Middle school counseling

Are you a new middle school counselor? A school counseling student thinking about what level might be best for you? Or maybe you're a seasoned vet beginning to feel a little burnt out? Read on for the top 5 reasons to fall in love with middle school counseling!

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

Whether your district calls it PBIS, RTI-B, or MTSS-B, chances are, you are providing your students with levels of support. This is a good thing! That said,

What middle schoolers learn, how they behave, and how they interact with others can carry on into adulthood—whether positive or negative.

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

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

It doesn't get much more awkward than when a teacher asks you to help a child who is smelly. It's a sensitive but necessary topic. On the one hand, you don't want to offend anyone, but on the other hand, you worry the student's peers will begin to notice. I'm going to walk you through…

Picture this...you’re 11-years-old and have been happy as a clam at your elementary school for as long as you can remember. But, your small, safe world is

I would love, love, love to be a student in my sweet friend Alisha's @missingtoothgrins1 class!😍😍 She does the cutest stuff, and it is always so meaningful!!! This Circle of Control anchor chart she uses in her classroom is at the to

Building relationships with your grade 4 5 6 students should be your number one priority for a productive and engaging back to school class.

This is friendship activity for middle school and upper elementary counseling and relationship building. Students learn the difference between true friends and toxic friendships. There is a reading and scenarios for students to determine if the friendships are true or toxic.

Plan individual school counseling sessions using skills checklists and a counseling map so you can be responsive and focused.

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 […]

How do we help our middle and high school students self-regulate? It begins with understanding! This blog provides 4 strategies on self-regulation for students. #selfregulation #sel #highschoolstudents #middleschoolstudents #classroommanagement

Teaching Social Skills to Middle and High Kids - Most middle and high school teachers like to hope that students come to them already pre-programmed with strong social skills and abilities. It would definitely make classes easier, but we know that it is not true in many cases.

School Counseling resources I can't live without! There are so many good resources out there and this is a few of mine... Check it out here.

In this blog post I outline all the reasons I've fallen in love with being a middle school counselor.

Looking for meaningful ways to end group counseling? Check out these 5 group counseling closing rituals to use with your students! Group counseling activities for the last session of group. Group counseling lesson plans for elementary school counseling and middle school counseling last session of group. -Counselor Keri

Not only will they be way more likely to enforce it, but then they also begin to see you as someone that helps them. And honestly, that's the first way to get

Your School Counseling Office Must Haves! Here is the ultimate list of school counseling office decor, posts, games, supplies and more to have your totally outfitted to support students.