New Bulletin Boards for the New Year

Loving this bulletin board that promotes positive relaxation strategies for kids!

 

We ALL need a growth mindset! 

 

 

I love my inspirational quotes!

Alert: New Tech Tool!

Are you looking for a creative, visual way to share information with staff, parents, or students? 

 

Try Haiku Deck. 

 

1. Go to www.haikudeck.com.
2. Sign up for free.  
3. Create your own presentation in 10 minutes! 

TIP: You can search for graphics on Haiku Deck.  You don't have to upload your own.

Below is a Haiku Deck you can share with staff

at your school to kick off the year!

Back to School - Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires

Teaching Children Deep Breathing and Mindfulness

Below are 3 great videos to help your kids learn the art of deep breathing and mindfulness.

This 2-minute video explains the 3 steps to meditation, including sitting posture, feeling your breath, and dealing with distractions.  Great video for students or staff!




The video below (a little over 1 minute) explains the brain regions impacted by mindfulness/deep breathing. It introduces three words - prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and amygdala. Great for elementary school-aged students!




The 3.5 minute video below helps students better understand the mind-body connection. It uses relatable students to teach the concept of deep breathing.

 

Inspirational Videos for Educators

Need a little inspiration? 

Here are some videos that may give you the momentum you need to

be an INSPIRING educator for others!

Get your groove on with this parody of "Ridin Solo".



We must continually change to reach our students.



The value of relationships in learning.

Pinterest and Parents

Looking for an innovative way to engage parents and students in your counseling program?  Do you want to incorporate technology into your school counseling program?

Check out my School Counseling Pinterest page at www.pinterest.com/CounselorJenn1.

Pinterest.com is an easy way to...

1. Provide parents with supplemental information about parenting, your counseling program, and mental health
2. Guide student exploration of careers, college, stress management techniques, and just about anything else
3. Create a positive public relations campaign for your counseling program

TIPS:

• Do NOT connect your school counseling program Pinterest page with your personal Pinterest page and/or Facebook page.  For example, don't use your personal email address when you set up your school counseling program page. 
• Use a quick Google drive survey or old-fashioned paper survey to find out what your parents and/or students would like to see on your Pinterest page.
• Don't clutter your professional Pinterest page. Make each Pin intentional and meaningful so that it is easy for parents, students, and staff to navigate.

Visit Pinterest's profile on Pinterest.

Use PowToon.com to Reach Stakeholders Using Technology

PowToon's motto is, "Brings Awesomeness to Your Presentations!"  PowToons is a FREE way to engage others in a visual way using technology.

As a school counselor, you can use PowToon to:

• Share data with stakeholders
• Announce upcoming events with parents, staff, and the community
• Motivate staff
• Teach a simple concept to students

The link below shows the short 3 minute PowToon video I created and shared with stakeholders, including our superintendent, assistant superintendent, and student services director.

 

End of Year "Send Off" Gift for Staff

Need a creative way to send teachers off for the summer? 

Or a fun reminder during the year to "pencil" in time to relax, read, and recharge?