The Middle Years Counselor
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Kentucky, United States
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Spent 8 years as a middle school math teacher and this is my 6th year as a middle school counselor.
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Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Transform your middle school counseling sessions with this comprehensive SEL Bundle! Packed with engaging and ready-to-use lessons, this SEL resource addresses essential topics like Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Coping Skills, Responsible Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Perspective Taking, Goal Setting, Communication, and more. Ideal for any middle school SEL curriculum, this bundle includes 14 impactful lessons that promote social-emotional growth, helping students build resili
6th - 8th
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Test Anxiety
There are 4 lessons in this bundle. *Lesson 1: Understanding Test Anxiety To help students identify what test anxiety is and understand its impact on academic performance. *Lesson 2: Coping Strategies for Test Anxiety To teach students different coping strategies for dealing with test anxiety.*Lesson 3: Building Self-Esteem To help students build self-esteem and confidence in their academic abilities. *Lesson 4: Test-Taking Strategies To teach students different test-taking strategies that can
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Negative Thinking
Students will learn how to identify negative thoughts and practice challenging them to reduce stress and improve their mood. Students will use the common cognitive distortions as a starting point for identifying and challenging their beliefs using the ABC model.
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Gratitude in Action: SEL Lesson, Gratitude Mapping, & Mad Lib Activity
This interactive and engaging SEL lesson is designed for middle school students to explore the concept of gratitude in a fun, memorable way! Students will reflect on thankfulness through creative activities, including themed Gratitude Mad Libs, a guided discussion, and a Gratitude Mapping activity. Perfect for building self-awareness and fostering positive relationships, this lesson provides an impactful way for students to recognize and appreciate the people, places, and experiences in their li
6th - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Negativity Graveyard: SEL Activity & Positive Thinking Reflection
Negativity Graveyard: SEL Activity for Middle School | Growth Mindset & Positive Thinking Reflection is a powerful and engaging social-emotional learning activity designed to help middle school students reflect on and let go of negative thoughts, self-talk, or behaviors that may be holding them back. This resource includes a Google Slides presentation to guide students through the concept of negativity and its impact, and a hands-on activity where students symbolically "bury" their negativity by
6th - 12th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Social Media Thankfulness: SEL Lesson | Digital Activity & Reflection
Engage your middle school students in a modern, interactive gratitude lesson with Social Media Thankfulness! This unique and engaging SEL activity blends social media-inspired creativity with social-emotional learning, encouraging students to reflect on gratitude in a format they’ll love. Perfect for November or Thanksgiving, this lesson gives students the chance to create “Gratitude Profiles” with digital posts, hashtags, and captions to express their thankfulness for family, friends, school,
6th - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Resilience
The lesson will define resilience and why it is important. It will identify and practice different coping strategies for building resilience. Students will be able to apply these strategies in real-life situations.
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Responsible Decision Making
Students will understand the importance of responsible decision making and identify the steps involved in making responsible decisions.
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Coping Strategies
Teach children coping strategies to help them deal with the stress and challenges of home and school.
5th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Kindness Poetry Slam: Engaging SEL Lesson on Kindness & Gratitude
Empower middle school students to explore kindness and gratitude in a creative and meaningful way with this Kindness Poetry Slam lesson! Perfectly aligned with both SEL and ELA standards, this lesson is designed for counselors and ELA teachers alike to bring kindness, empathy, and self-expression to life through poetry. In this 45-minute lesson, students will reflect on the impact of kindness in their lives, brainstorm ideas, and craft their own unique poems, inspired by thoughtful prompts th
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Social Emotional Learning
Monthly & Yearly Mood Tracker
Daily Mood Tracker: This tool allows students to keep track of their daily moods and emotions. Whether you are looking to identify patterns, monitor progress, or simply stay aware of their feelings, this template has you covered. Monthly Mood Tracker Wheel: This circle mood tracker is a great tool for visualizing a student's moods for the entire month. It allows a student to visualize how they feel over a span of time and reflect on what is and isn't working. Great data collection and reflecti
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School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Empathy & Perspective-Taking
Students will develop their ability to understand and empathize with the feelings and perspectives of others. Students will learn the importance of taking different perspectives into account in their interactions with others.
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Coping Skills
Students will understand the importance of healthy coping skills for managing stress and difficult emotions. Students will identify healthy coping skills and practice using them in a variety of situations.
5th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Motivational Affirmation Coloring Pages
52 beautifully illustrated motivational affirmation color pages.
3rd - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts
Self-Awareness
Students will understand the importance of self-awareness in managing emotions and developing healthy relationships.
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Goal Setting
Students will understand what goals are and why they are important. They will learn the process of setting goals. Students will develop specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. They will learn strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Self-Regulation
Students will learn strategies for self-regulating their emotions and behavior.
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Communication
Students will be able to effectively communicate their thoughts and emotions, actively listen to others, and identify and overcome communication barriers.
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Self-Compassion
To teach students the importance of self-compassion and how it can improve their mental health and well-being.
5th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
Worry
Students will learn coping skills to manage worry and anxiety.
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Ultimate SEL Bundle: Test Anxiety, Self-Regulation, Resilience & More
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About the store
Experience
Spent 8 years as a middle school math teacher and this is my 6th year as a middle school counselor.
Teaching style
As a middle school counselor, I understand that your time is limited but your desire to make a meaningful difference is endless. That’s why my social-emotional learning (SEL) resources are designed to be quick to implement while creating a big impact in your students' lives. The ready-to-use lessons, activities, and tools engage middle school students in meaningful ways, helping them develop essential emotional and social skills without adding more to your plate. You’ll find high-quality SEL resources that are easy to use, allowing you to focus on what you do best—supporting and guiding your students toward success.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2021 - KSCA Middle School Counselor of the Year
2023 - Lifechanger of the Year Grand Prize Finalist
My own education history
B.S. - Middle Grades Education (Math/S.Studies)
MS - School Counseling
MAEd - School Counseling
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