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Impulse Control & Positive Classroom Behaviors By: Meaghan Logan & Kelly McCarthy   Introduction: Through our interactions with school aged children we have observed the rough transition students have when entering kindergarten. It is difficult for these little ones to stay in their seats for long periods of time. This guidance lesson is intended to teach students different ways to get their “wiggles” out while still demonstrating appropriate classroom behaviors, such as walking to the back of the room to stretch or moving around their fingers and toes while they are sitting at their seats. In addition, we will be sharing a number of videos that teachers may like to incorporate into “Learning Breaks” to give their students a few minutes to get out of their seats. Overview of Guidance Lesson: Introduction: ●         Explain a school counselor's’ role to the students and explain why we are visiting their classroom that day.  “We...

Naturalistic Intelligence Lesson Plan Lindsey Earl and Aleksey Fischer Naturalistic intelligence, or nature smart, is one of nine recognized intelligences. Individuals who identify with a naturalistic intelligence enjoy nature, being outside, and interacting with plants and animals. Some activities that these individuals enjoy are field trips, nature walks, or caring for plants or animals. It is important to be aware that some of our student’s preferred mode of learning may be through nature. The following is a lesson plan we developed that is geared toward students who identify as naturalistic.  Topic: Mindfulness in Nature Grade Level: Middle School (6 th grade) Rationale and clear purpose for the unit or lesson: By taking a nature walk and having a group discussion surrounding nature and mindfulness, students will learn how to incorporate mindfulness and nature into coping skills.  Students will be able to reflect and write a word relating to how they felt wh...

High School Behavior Management - Supporting Teachers and Administrators By: Lilia Hueso and Katalina Chacon  Common Behaviors ●            Disengagement and independence ●            Daily technology use - phones, iPods, ect ●            Peer pressure ●            Disruptive behavior - clowning around ●            Cliques and crowds ●            Dating and romantic relationships - PDA ●            Complaining and whining Risky Behaviors                                 ...