Gami Directions or Lesson Introduction or PSA

If you have an iPad for your counseling program try out the Tellagami app. I purchased the Educators upgrade so I could customize the character more. A Gami is a 30 second prerecorded message. Making a Gami is simple: 1) Customize the character; 2) Record the message; 3) Save and share. I usually email it to myself. You can use a Gami to give directions you repeat over and over. You can make a introduction to a lesson. You could also make a PSA, like for National School Counseling Week. It only takes 5 minutes to make one once you have done it. The students love them!

Infographics

I think infographics are great probably because I am so visual but they are also a great way to display data. Here is one of my favorites on how to beat stress with yoga my.happify.com/hd/yoga-poses-for-stress If you want to make an infographic on any topic or display data about your school counseling program check out www.canva.com

Social Emotional Resource: Monsters

My K-3 learners love these adorable monsters. Help your students embrace their emotions. My two favorite books are The monster in the Bubble and The Very Frustrated Monster. I use them in small groups but they would make great classroom lessons too. Check out the free lesson plans at worrywoos.com

Kind Words

The counseling program January Bulletin Board encourages use of kind words. The crossword puzzle format adds interest. Later we will add our sign to promote No-naming Calling Week which this year is January 18-22, 2016. Check out the site nonamecallingweek We use kindness as out theme for February so this can stay up 2 months!

Change Mindset Bulletin Board

This is the bulletin board outside my office put together by my awesome volunteer to remind students how to change their words from a fixed to a growth mindset. It also has a QR Code on the left side that if you have a reader takes you to a great article on growth mindset.

Together We Rise

It is inspiring to see children make a difference in the world and education is so important, especially to girls in the developing world. This clip is a good example of our mission statement preparing our students to be contributing citizens in a changing global society.

Life Vest Inside - Kindness Boomerang - "One Day"

Great video for a 5th grade lesson on kindess!