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Welcome to Kiddie Matters! I’m so glad you’re here. We understand that you face too many demands on your time and struggle to balance it all.
Here you'll find practical time management solutions and done-for-you counseling lessons and activities to help you take back control of your time so you can better support your students.
Hi, I'm Yanique, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former school social worker. I believe EVERY school social worker can feel confident about making an impact in students' lives, even when they're overwhelmed.
I can help you make school social work more manageable and meaningful!
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Self Esteem Building Small Group Counseling Lesson Plans and Workbook
This 6 Week Self-Esteem Counseling Group resource contains games, activities, task cards, and worksheets designed to boost self esteem in children ages 9 to 14. According to the American School Counseling Association (ASCA), "Group counseling, which involves a number of students working on shared tasks and developing supportive relationships in a group setting, is an efficient, effective and positive way of providing direct service to students with academic, career and social/emotional develop
5th - 9th
School Counseling, School Psychology
Respect Social Story: Teaching Kids About Respect
Being able to show respect is a very important skill for children to develop. In this social story, children learn ways they can show respect both at home and at school. You can use this social story in either individual or group practice.
This product includes:
Color copy of social story
Black and white copy of social story
Discussion questions
RESPECT activity
**This product is part of my Character Education: Respect Bundle**
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PreK - 2nd
Character Education, School Counseling
Making Friends Social Story: Teaching Kids About Friendship
Product Description
The ability to make and keep friends is a crucial aspect of a child's social and emotional development. Children learn how to communicate, cooperate, and problem solve through their interactions with friends.
However, some children struggle with knowing how to be a good friend. This often leads to them being ostracized by their peers.
This social story is designed to teach children the qualities of being a good friend.
Product helps children :
~identify the qualities of
PreK - 3rd
School Counseling
Social Skills Lesson: Teaching Kids To Solve Problems and Make Decisions
Teaching children how to make good decisions will help them manage peer pressure and make choices that will help them be successful in school and in life. The following product provides you with the necessary tools to teach children how to make good decisions. This product includes:Decision Making Workbook that discusses: What is Decision Making? How to Make Good Decisions (The 7 Step Decision Making Process)1. Identify The Problem 2. Gather Relevant Information 3. Brainstorm Solutions 4. Evalu
3rd - 6th
Character Education, School Counseling
Character Education: Lessons That Teach Kids Respect
Teaching kids respect is an integral part of any character education program. It is important for children to learn how to show respect to others and to themselves. This product is designed to help students from Pre-School-2nd grade learn and practice being respectful.
You can use this product either individually, with a group, or with the whole class.
Included in this product are:
Respect Social Story (Color and B/W)
Ways to Show Respect at Home Poster
Ways to Show Respect at School Poster
K - 2nd
Character Education, School Counseling
Self-Esteem: Helping KIds Develop a Positive Self-Image and Self-Confidence
Many kids struggle with unhealthy self-esteem and low self-confidence. They find themselves doubting their abilities and their self-worth. They compare themselves to others and mistakenly believe that they don't measure up. They start believing that they are the odd one out and don't belong.
It can be a daunting task figuring out how to remind these children of the greatness they possess inside. The stakes are high because if left untreated, their negative self-perception can turn into a hardwi
5th - 9th
School Counseling, School Psychology
Guidance Lesson: Tattling vs. Reporting File Folder Sorting Activity
Tattling vs reporting file folder sorting activity. Tattling is a common problem for classroom teachers and parents. Help children learn to stop tattling by teaching them the difference between tattling and reporting with these fun activities. Students will complete a file folder activity in which they cut, paste, and sort tattling and reporting behaviors.
This is great for back to school and can be used in a social skills group or to teach a whole class guidance lesson. You can use this r
PreK - 8th
School Counseling
Emotion Cards: Feelings Identification Activities
These Emotion Cards help children learn how to identify their feelings. Students will play various games and engage in movement exercises to help them learn to identify and express their feelings. When kids are able to express their feelings effectively, they are less likely to act out when they experience negative emotions. This is an excellent addition to any social-emotional learning program and can easily be used by counselors, social workers, school psychologists, teachers, and parents! R
PreK - 2nd
School Counseling, School Psychology
Character Education: Fairness Activities
This fairness mini-book teaches kids all about how to be fair to other people. They then get to show their understanding of what it means to be fair with the fairness sorting cards. This resource can be used by counselors and teachers and as part of a character education curriculum on fairness.
This product includes:
20 Fairness sort cards
Fairness mini-book (color & black and white)
****FAIRNESS MINI-BOOK & SORT CARDS are part of the Character Education: Fairness Bundle***
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PreK - 2nd
Character Education, School Counseling, School Psychology
I Am A Bucket Filler Activities
How To Be A Bucket Filler
Are You A Bucket Filler? Bucket Filling is a great way to teach children about the value of their words and actions. When children learn to be bucket fillers, they learn to be kind and respectful to other people. Bucket filling is a great way to encourage kindness and respect at school and also at home. The activities included in this resource can be used by parents, counselors, and teachers
Included in this product:
How To Be A Bucket Filler Poster
Bucket Fille
PreK - 5th
Character Education, School Counseling
Kindness Activities: Teaching Kids To Be Kind
Kindness Explorer Activity PackEnhance any kindness lesson with these kindness activities. The goal of this Kindness resource is to help children develop an understanding of what it means to be kind and also to help them become more aware of doing acts of kindness. This resource includes: *1 Kindness Explorer Game Board *54 KIND/UNKIND Scenario Cards *Kindness Scavenger Hunt {School Edition} *Kindness Scavenger Hunt (Home Edition) *Beginning Reader Kindness Scavenger Hunt (Home E
K - 3rd
Character Education, School Counseling, School Psychology
Study Skills Journal For Middle School Students
Developing study skills is an important part of being a successful student. This study skills journal is designed to help kids in middle school learn how to effectively study and prepare for tests.The study skills they learn are transferable and will be useful even when they enter adulthood.
After using this study skills resource, kids will be able to evaluate their study habits and come up with an effective study plan to pass any test. They will also be able to identify what study habits wor
5th - 8th
School Counseling
Mandala Mantras: Coping Skills For Test Anxiety
Help children develop coping skills to overcome test anxiety with these mandala mantra cards. Each card has a mantra and a mandala for students to color as they repeat the mantra silently to themselves. Kids will enjoy using these engaging cards to calm down and get rid of test day jitters. In addition, these mandala mantra cards promote positive thinking and positive self-talk. These cards can also serve as a mindfulness activity for kids. The mandala mantra cards can be used by teachers, par
3rd - 7th
School Counseling, School Psychology
Social Emotional Learning: Emoji Feelings Recognition Activities
These activities are designed to help young children recognize and discuss the myriad of emotions they experience.
Children sometimes struggle with identifying and expressing their feelings because they don’t always understand what they are feeling.
These activities offer a fun and engaging way to teach children about feelings so they become more comfortable with communicating how they feel.
Research shows that when children understand their feelings, they are better able to regulate their em
PreK - 2nd
School Counseling, School Psychology
Fairness: Character Education and Social Skills Activities
Fairness Activities
Fairness is a character trait that all children need to learn. Fairness can mean many things, including taking turns, sharing with others, playing by the rules, listening to others without judging them, and being open-minded to the different perspectives of others.
This resource contains fun and engaging activities to help children learn and practice being fair.
Objectives
Activities will help students:
Explore issues related to fairness
Identify several fair and unfair
K - 5th
School Counseling, School Psychology
Changing Negative Thoughts Worksheets and Activity
Changing Negative Self-Talk Lesson and Activity
In order for children to maintain a healthy self-esteem, it’s important that they learn how to manage their negative self-talk.
As children go about their day, their inner voice is ever present. Always narrating their experiences. Their self-talk influences their behavior, how they feel about themselves, and how they interact with others.
Some of these thoughts are on auto-pilot and children are unaware of the negative content of their thoughts.
5th - 9th
School Counseling, School Psychology
Stress Management Activity Bundle: Teaching Kids to Manage Stress
Today's children are bombarded with problems that would cause even the most well-adjusted adults to fall apart. Worrying about standardized tests, bullying, and various problems at home are among the many problems children face on a daily basis.
Teachers, parents, and caregivers can help children manage stress by educating them about what stress is and by teaching them how to cope with the numerous challenges they experience.
This product contains:
Helping Children Manage Stress EBook
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5th - 8th
School Counseling
Mandala Social Emotional Learning Activities
Through the use of mandalas and therapeutic prompts, this resource allows children to explore their inner world with creative mandala activities. A mandala is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "sacred circle." For centuries, mandalas have been used in several religious and spiritual traditions. Today, they are widely used in counseling as a means of self-exploration and connecting to the whole.
This mandala resource gives children an opportunity to explore their feelings and thoughts in a
1st - 6th
School Counseling, School Psychology
Character Education: Lessons That Teach Kids Trustworthiness
It is so important that children learn how to be honest and trustworthy. This product is designed to help students from Preschool through 5th grade learn and practice the important character trait of being trustworthy.
You can use this product either individually, with a group, or with the whole class.
Included in this product are:
-Trustworthy Poster
-30 Discussion Cards (6 are blank for you to write your own discussion questions). You can use these cards for whole class or group discussi
3rd - 6th
Character Education, School Counseling
December Social-Emotional Activity Pack
Teach kids social and emotional skills with this Winter Social-Emotional Activity Pack. This bundle is filled with activities to help kids make and keep friends, learn and practice positive self talk, and also recognize and identify different emotions.
You can use this product either individually, with a group, or with the whole class. Please check out the PREVIEW for a sample of this product!
Included in this product are:
16 Snowman Feelings Cards (8 different emotions)
10 Unique Bingo Boa
PreK - 5th
School Counseling, School Psychology
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Kiddie Matters! I’m so glad you’re here. We understand that you face too many demands on your time and struggle to balance it all.
Here you'll find practical time management solutions and done-for-you counseling lessons and activities to help you take back control of your time so you can better support your students.
Hi, I'm Yanique, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former school social worker. I believe EVERY school social worker can feel confident about making an impact in students' lives, even when they're overwhelmed.
I can help you make school social work more manageable and meaningful!
Teaching style
I use evidence-based strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to help children regulate their emotions so they can thrive socially, emotionally and behaviorally.
Awards & shining teacher moments
None
My own education history
I have a dual masters degree in Social Work (MSW) and Criminal Justice (MA).
Additional biographical information
I have over 20 years experience working with children and families. On kiddiematters.com, I share what helped me simplify my workload so I could be there for my students.
But don’t worry, you won’t find unrealistic suggestions or ‘Rah Rah‘ toxic positivity on Kiddie Matters. That’s not me. Instead, I use my experience in the field and current research to offer practical strategies to manage your workload and support kids’ social emotional well-being.
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