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Winter Counselor Connection

Here for the kids - and for the grown ups who love them!

Winter CounselorConnectionHere for the kids - and for the grown ups who love them!
Winter "Would You Rather?"
Guided Meditation for Anxiety and Stress Relief | Meditation for Kids
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Exploring Our Children’s Stress: Tips & Tools for Adapting Teaching to Students’ Needs

https://www.socialthinking.com/online-training/on-demand/webinar-exploring-our-childrens-stress

*Free Webinar - Complete any time during the 2020-2021 school year. Request FLEX credit through STRIVE.

*Learn how to help children explore their stresses, and how you can avoid creating even more stressors for children during this very difficult time.

*1.5 hours of instruction with downloadable resources.

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Friday, Jan 1, 2021, 12:00 AM

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Brain Breaks: Jigsaw Puzzles Brain Breaks: Jigsaw Puzzles

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Winter Locomotive

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Snowmen

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Winter Lynx

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Momentous Institute Podcast

Listen anytime during the 2020-2021 school year on Apple Podcast or Spotify to earn 1 Hour of Flex Credit per episode. Complete this form after each and attach to your STRIVE entry: https://forms.gle/AeEqw9Fh8Fvas1Vz6

(Paras, check with Jennifer for Flex Credit approval first.)


Sample Episodes:

Episode 19 - ADHD: Now What?

In this episode we dive into all things ADHD with guest Ivette Lampl, a therapist who has spent her career working with kids with ADHD, and is a mom of two kids with ADHD. https://momentousinstitute.org/blog/episode-19-adhd-now-what


Episode 10 - How to Talk to Kids About the News

In today's 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to know when - and how - to talk to kids about what is happening. How much is too much? How do we talk about difficult things in an age-appropriate way? How do we respond to their questions? In this episode, we'll look at answers to these questions and more.

https://momentousinstitute.org/blog/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-the-news

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Friday, Jan 1, 2021, 12:00 AM

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Printables For SEL Integration Printables For SEL Integration

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Winter Color by Positive Self Talk

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Snowflake Feelings

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How is Frosty Feeling?

Explore this interactive calm down space! (Slide #3) Thanks Marly! :) Explore this interactive calm down space! (Slide #3) Thanks Marly! :)

Click on this interactive virtual calm down space!
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10 Ways to Help Kids Who Struggle with Anxiety
Sesame Street: Zach Braff and Telly are Anxious
Zones of Regulation "Book Nook"
Check out this list of SEL books by topic and summary!

BOOKS THAT HELP KIDS COPE WITH ANXIETY BOOKS THAT HELP KIDS COPE WITH ANXIETY

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Is a Worry Worrying You?

Adults think of childhood as a carefree time, but the truth is that children worry, and worry a lot, especially in our highly pressurized era. This book addresses children's worries with humor and imagination, as hilarious scenarios teach kids the use of perspective and the art of creative problem-solving.
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Moose the Worry Mutt Goes to Doggie Daycare

Moose the Worry Mutt Goes to Doggie Daycare is a lighthearted picture book with both popular appeal and therapeutic benefits. Moose's experiences are a model of healthy strategies for managing anxiety, while the book's bright illustrations and lovable characters make this a tale that kids are sure to enjoy time and time again.
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Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

This fun and humorous book addresses the problem of anxiety in a way that relates to children of all ages. It offers creative strategies for parents and teachers to use that can lessen the severity of anxiety. The goal of the book is to give children the tools needed to feel more in control of their anxiety. For those worries that are not in anyone's control (i.e. the weather) a worry hat is introduced. A fun read for Wilmas of all ages!

Additional SEL Read-A-Louds

TCE Counseling Library

Books That Heal Kids

CISD SEL Books

HELPFUL CLASSROOM RESOURCES

Understanding the Social Emotional Needs of Learners (with ACES) slideshow

Benefits of Mindfulness website

Zones of Regulation poster

Zones 4 Colors posters

Zones 4 Colors small posters

Feelings Zones posters

50 Ways to Take a Break poster

99 Coping Skills handout

Good / Poor Coping Skills handout

Grounding Strategies cards

30 Mindful Morning Scripts educator guide

Headspace App for Educators website

Calm App for Educators website

ACES in the Classroom website

How to Help Build Resiliency website

Trauma Survival in Primary Schools handout

Responsive Classrooms Class Meeting Scripts
Check out these grade level specific "First 10 Days" Morning Meetings Scripts for new ideas and ways to take your class meetings to a deeper, more meaningful level.

2020-2021 Guidance Lessons 2020-2021 Guidance Lessons

Click on the links below to view 2020-2021 lessons, videos, handouts, and other resources.


LESSON ONE: "What Counselors Do & Tools to Help My Body Feel Calm"

K-2 Guidance Lesson

3-5 Guidance Lesson

Zenergy Chime Breathing

Pufferfish Breathing

Mentimeter Poll

Charles Mortimer Alexander McGee (let me know if you'd like to borrow!)


LESSON TWO: "Our Brains & Feelings"

Kinder Guidance Lesson

1st Guidance Lesson

2nd Guidance Lesson

3rd Guidance Lesson

4th Guidance Lesson

5th Guidance Lesson

Your Brain


LESSON THREE: "Red Ribbon Week: Making Healthy Choices"

Kinder Guidance Lesson: Healthy Choices

1st Guidance Lesson: Yes or No?

2nd Guidance Lesson: What is Peer Pressure?

3rd Guidance Lesson: Escaping Peer Pressure

4th Guidance Lesson: Peer Pressure Refusal Skills

5th Guidance Lesson: Peer Pressure Exit Strategies

Stop, Ask First

Social Experiment: Waiting in Line

BrainPop: Peer Pressure


LESSON FOUR: "Healthy Bodies"

Kinder Guidance Lesson: I Am Special

1st Guidance Lesson: Caring for My Body

2nd Guidance Lesson: Safe & Healthy Bodies

3rd Guidance Lesson: Magnificent Me

4th Guidance Lesson: Super Healthy Bodies

5th Guidance Lesson: Prescriptions, OTC, & Self-Talk

I Am Special (Sesame Street: Grover)

Medicines in My Home


LESSON FIVE: "Communication"

Kinder Guidance Lesson: How to Talk to a New Friend

1st Guidance Lesson: Whole Body Listening

2nd Guidance Lesson: Communicating Through Actions

3rd Guidance Lesson: Active Listening

4th Guidance Lesson: More Than Words

5th Guidance Lesson: Communication Styles

Do You Want to Be My Friend by Eric Carle

Will You Be a Friend of Mine?

Guess the Sounds Game

Elmo Knows How to Listen (Sesame Street)

Slappy Squirrel: Who's on Stage?

The Rabbit Listened by Cory Doerfeld


LESSON SIX: "Conflict Resolution"

K-5 Guidance Lesson: Conflict Resolution

What is Conflict? (Sesame Street)

I Messages

Share & Take Turns

Compromise

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Conflict Resolution Song

Conflict Resolution Jeopardy


LESSON SEVEN: "Play It Safe"

Kinder Guidance Lesson: Tic Toc and the Twins

1st Guidance Lesson: Mae Shares a Secret

2nd Guidance Lesson: Bentley's Big Production

3rd Guidance Lesson: Vat Vould You Do?

4th Guidance Lesson: Chase Steps Up

5th Guidance Lesson: Aiden's Discovery

Joe and Suzy dolls

CLICK ON EACH IMAGE BELOW FOR TIPS TO MAXIMIZE SELFCARE & WORK/LIFE BALANCE CLICK ON EACH IMAGE BELOW FOR TIPS TO MAXIMIZE SELFCARE & WORK/LIFE BALANCE

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Get Comfortable with Saying "No"

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Set Email Boundaries

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Set Timers to Schedule Breaks

CISD Employee Assistance Program
Talk to someone who can help you untangle your feelings. There's no shame in the therapy game. Our district insurance covers 5 counseling visits per year, per topic!
CISD Class Meetings UbD
REVIEW: "Aug 10 - SEL & Trauma Training"
November Counselor Corner
October Counselor Corner
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Kelly Matlock

Town Center Elementary School Counselor

Email: kmatlock@coppellisd.com
Website: www.coppellisd.com/tce
Location: 185 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, USA
Phone: 214-496-7800
Twitter: @TCE_Counselor

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