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Activities for Teaching Kids How to Interpret and Use Tone of Voice
Are you wondering why teaching tone of voice to children is important? Teaching kids about tone of voice is important because it helps...
Whole Child Counseling
Apr 18, 20236 min read
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How to Run a Successful Lunch Bunch Social Skills Group for Elementary Students
As children enter elementary school, they’re learning more than just academic subjects. They’re also developing social skills that will...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 24, 202311 min read
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5 Tips for Teaching Consent and Boundaries to Kids
This is a guest blog post by: Christine Babinec, MA, LPC, NCC, author of Want A Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids. Read Christine’s...
Whole Child Counseling
Jan 28, 20236 min read
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23 Creative Termination Activities for Ending Counseling with Children
Our culture doesn’t give us many opportunities to say goodbye in healthy ways. Termination in counseling is a great time to practice...
Whole Child Counseling
Oct 15, 20228 min read
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5 Art Therapy-Inspired Activities for Calming Behaviors and Building Resilience by Erica Curtis
Asking a child to talk about a problem, explain their behavior, or come up with solutions when they feel disconnected or upset is often...
Whole Child Counseling
Oct 6, 202211 min read
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Activities and Videos to Teach Theory of Mind and Perspective Taking Skills to Children
In this blog post, I'll share 16 videos, research about theory of mind, and perspective taking skills, and then some activities that will...
Whole Child Counseling
Sep 18, 202210 min read
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Using Books to Teach Perspective Taking Skills to Children
Perspective taking, or theory of mind, is an important skill to teach our children. I think of empathy as the emotional component,...
Whole Child Counseling
Sep 17, 202213 min read
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Activities for Teaching Kids Good Sportsmanship, Teamwork, and Cooperation Skills
What do you see when you watch your student, son, or daughter play a board game with their friends? Do you see someone who knows the...
Whole Child Counseling
Apr 16, 20229 min read
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Using Books and Videos to Teach Kids Good Sportsmanship, Teamwork, and Cooperation Skills
Are you looking for books and video clips to teach kids about how to be a good sport, winning and losing graciously, playing fairly,...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 25, 20228 min read
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How to Help Kids with Self-Control and Executive Functioning Skills
What is Executive Functioning (EF) and how does it impact so many skills? I have always been fascinated by the work of occupational...
Whole Child Counseling
Oct 15, 202110 min read
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How to Teach Self-Awareness Skills to Children
At the beginning of the school year, I always start off the year with self-awareness activities, which is one of CASEL's ...
Whole Child Counseling
Sep 3, 20217 min read
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Perspective Taking: The Social Skill You Want to be Teaching Kids
Unlock the key to social success for kids – Perspective-Taking! Explore expert advice and strategies for teaching theory of mind to children
Whole Child Counseling
Apr 8, 20217 min read
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Does Drawing While Listening Help Memory and Attention?
Can drawing while listening help memory and attention? Explore the benefits and techniques on the blog.
Whole Child Counseling
Dec 18, 20204 min read
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Visual Schedule for Use at Home
A visual schedule is a picture plan of the different parts of your child’s day. It is very helpful for children so they know what to...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 16, 20203 min read
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