I have been a school counselor since 2003. I have worked in elementary schools and in central office supporting school counselors. I believe in a comprehensive counseling program that supports ALL students.
Stop the Tattling!A game to accompany the book "A Bad Case of the Tattle Tongue" by Julia Cook. Choose a card and decide if the example is tattling or warning, then pin the spotted tattle tongue or the red warning tongue on the boy. Includes everything needed to play the game. Color and B/W versions included. Includes: - Tattle & Warning Tongue Game Pieces - Pin the Tongue board - Tattle Tongue Free Certificate - Writing Prompts for Tattling & Warning ***************************************
Teaching Integrity K-2
Lesson plan to teach integrity using the story: The Empty Pot by Demi. Make a pot of integrity with your students after reading the story or watching a youtube video.Includes the flower pot page and the strip template for the petals.
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Kaulu’s Brother – Character Ed Lesson on Perseverance
The Honest Woodcutter: A Lesson in Integ
No Prep Lesson for a Classic
Great lesson with no prep needed. Two kinesthetic cooperation games to help kids learn what it means to work together.
Also included: Connecting to Literacy Using Social Emotional Read Alouds Guide specifically for Stone Soup and Stone Soup printables (only if you wish!) to use on a magnetic board during read aloud.
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- lesson plan
- incorporating literacy skills into SEL lessons page
- stone soup clipart for op
A counterpoint to the awesome Girls Rock Group.
Designed with boys in mind but includes printables that say "Super Boys" and "Super Kids" so can be used with everyone. There is not a worksheet in the bunch- lots of movement and hands on activities to get those guys excited about group.
Includes: Plans for 6 group sessions, parent letter, pre-post test, Rules posters (blank), M&M activity page, Hoops and Misses activity and dice template.
Also included in my Small Group Bundle.
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Create great opportunities for self-esteem, girl power, and confidence using popular songs. Teaches about uniqueness, bullying, positive self talk, and goal setting. Also check out Super Boys for the guys.
Included: Plans for 6 group sessions, parent letter, pre-post test, Rules posters (blank and pre-printed rules), goal setting sheet, desk reminders (tickets), 6 rock star quotes from real female rock stars.
Songs: We Could Be Heroes by ALesso
Fight Song by Rachel Platten
Girl on Fire by Alic
Tools for CounselingEverything in my store related to individual counseling! Includes $35 worth of products for $26. Also includes anything created for individual counseling in the future! As more products are added, the price will go up. *Click the Preview to see all the details* ***************************************************************************** Want More?K-2 Lesson Plan Bundle Club3-5 Lesson Plan Bundle Club****************************************************************************
Completely editable! 15 stories about social skills and instructions for parents and teachers.
- appropriate affection
- coming to the carpet
- going to speech or OT
- going to the bathroom
- nice talk and friendly words
- participating in class
- picking skin
- self advocacy and gentle voice
- instructions for parents and teachers
- telling the teacher
- use words not hands
- walking away from a conversation
- when I am frustrated
- when I get mad
- when something doesn't belong to me
Not just
Friendship Group to Teach Social Skills to the Littles Want a quick way to teach friendship to younger students? This five session social skills group is designed for 1st-3rd grades. Skills covered: identifying friendship qualities, body language, friendship blockers, handling rejection, and positive self talk. Includes: - Friendly/Unfriendly body language role play and card sort - Smiley sticks (color and B & W) - Path to Friendships printable - Full lesson plans for 5 sessions Check out the r
1st - 3rd
Character Education, School Counseling, School Psychology
What is a career?
Now with Clipart!!
Explore career domains with an interactive trivia game. Pick your category and your points value! Fully interactive PowerPoint game. Play with a full class or small group. Includes timer bar and home button. This lesson can be done 1st-3rd grades. PowerPoint can be fully edited to reflect your school's needs. Works well with SMARTboard.
Careers included: store manager, school counselor, construction worker, doctor, secretary, childcare worker, mechanic, c
Getting to Know You…
Recently updated! Check the blog post at: Counselor Up
A simple way to get to know students in a first individual counseling session. Asks questions about school, family, home life, feelings. Helps you to see patterns of anxiety, family turmoil, or school concerns. Takes about 20-30 minutes to complete with student. Great tool for informal intake in a school setting. Could also be used with mentors as an introductory activity. Included in the Counselor Back to School Bundl
Middle School or Bust!
Help send your class off to a wonderful middle school experience. Includes 4 lessons:1. Middle School Thoughts Graffitti Wall2. Goal Setting for Success (Annie's Plan)3. Middle School Website Scavenger Hunt4. Lock practiceAlso included: Pre/post test, lock practice cards, tips for using pre/post test for tiered intervention.
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Annie’s Plan Goal Setting
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What’s Bugging You?
Teach younger kids how to handle their frustration by being a bug catcher! Lesson helps students to identify what bugs them and then uses the analogy of catching a bug to teach them to: pay attention to what bugs them, be ready to handle their feelings, and choose a coping strategy from the bug jar. Includes black lines and color for most pages. Student activity - make their own bug jar to take home with cute bug-decorated coping strategy cards.
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All the Group Lesson Plans in my store all in an easy bundle. That's $54 worth of plans for $43 - a 20% discount. Also includes anything created for small groups in the future! As more products are added, the price will go up. Click the preview to see a summary of each group. ***************************************************************************** Last Updated 07/17/19 ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips:How to get TPT credit to use o
National Boards AssessmentGet ready for your school counseling assessments with this 13 pages study guide. Includes key concepts for selected response items (multiple choice) and response exercises (essay). Includes study and assessment tips throughout. This guide is a example of what I used to study when preparing for my national school counseling assessment. See assessment website for current and detailed information. Includes major counseling theories, comprehensive program planning, school c
Teach your students out of this world social skills!
Calling all earthlings. Not sure what to do with students who lack basic social skills? This social skills direct instruction teaches the following skills: Verbal and Non-verbal communication, listening skills, stop and think, point of view (perspective), cooperation, and compromise. Full of cool games, fun printables, and even a “flat communication device” to communicate with R1 (our visiting alien) as he learns about social skills on his mi
Learn and Have Fun with Individuals and Small GroupsLooking for something that is fun and teachable at the same time? Help students to explore their feelings by playing Feelings Go Fish. 12 different feelings included. Print one copy to play one on one or multiple copies to play with a larger group. Easy printing without worrying about lining up front and back! Printing and playing instructions included. ***************************************************************************** This Item is
PreK - 2nd
Character Education, School Counseling, School Psychology
Included in this bundle are all of my 3rd-5th grade Lesson Plans. This bundle currently includes 28 lessons! The bundle is 20% off the list price of all the products included. Click to view the preview and see a summary of everything. Once you purchase, I will add any future 3-5 lessons for no charge! As more lessons are added, the price will go up for future buyers. Get in early to save more. You can see my entire 3-5 Curriculum Plan. Find my K-2 Lesson Plan Bundle here. ********************
Character Ed, Career, Social Skills Lessons for K-2Included in this bundle are all of my K-2 grade Lesson Plans including my best selling lesson, Pin the Tongue Tattle Game. Don't spend your time planning, purchase the whole set and be done! The bundle is 20% off the list price of all the products included. Click to view the preview and see a summary of everything. You can see my entire K-2 Curriculum Plan.Find my 3-5 Lesson Plan Bundle here. ***************************************************
The D Group: A Kid’s Guide to Divorce
Looking for a meaningful group that guides your students through their parent’s divorce or family change? This group includes fun activities that help kids to explore the concepts of divorce and what that means for their family.
Session 1: Create your world – cut and glue houses to show how your family looks
Session 2: Kaleidoscope of Feelings – beautiful mandala coloring pages and an activity to start them talking
Session 3: Bubbled Up Feelings – bubbles
Transition Flipbook – Moving On Up
End of Year Activity to support students as they transition to the next grade. Kids and parents nervous about the big move? Help kids to remember their wonderful year and feel prepared for the next level. Includes reflection activities, spaces for questions, and goal setting component. All pages are included in the preview for you to see.
Cover page includes First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth grades for printing.
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I have been a school counselor since 2003. I have worked in elementary schools and in central office supporting school counselors. I believe in a comprehensive counseling program that supports ALL students.
Teaching style
Fun, organized, and proactive.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have been district Elementary Counselor of the year, North Carolina Elementary Counselor of the year, and received my National Board Certification in 2009. I received the RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) award for comprehensive school counseling in 2008.
My own education history
MEd. School Counseling University of North Carolina
BS Psychology Furman University
Additional biographical information
I live in Chapel Hill, NC with my husband, daughter, and two dogs. You can check out my work on my blog- <a title="CounselorUp" href="http://www.counselorup.com">CounselorUp</a>
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