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It is officially summer! I hope you are doing things to rest, relax, and rejuvenate ! In my latest post for the Free Spirit Publishing Blog, I share ideas for  Budget-Friendly Summer Family Fun .  What budget-friendly summer family fun have you had or plan to have this summer? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share innovative ideas,  creative le...

In my latest post for the Free Spirit Publishing Blog  How to Handle Physical Fights in School ,  I share measures schools can take to prevent physical violence and fights. What preventative measures does your school take related to physical fights? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share innovative ideas,  creative lesson plans,  and qua...

Think tattling is just an elementary school issue? Think again! In my post for the Free Spirit Publishing Blog  Tattling in Middle School ,  I share ways you can teach middle schoolers about reporting vs. tattling. How do you teach about tattling and reporting at the middle school level? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share innovative ideas,  creative...

January 11, 2015 is Amelia Earheart Day! In my latest Free Spirit Publishing Blog post, Amelia Earheart Day , I share ways you can celebrate the life and spirit of Amelia Earheart. I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share innovative ideas,  creative lesson plans,  and quality resources. Connect with Danielle via  email ,  Twitter ,  Pinte...

Get your creativity flowing with my latest post for the Free Spirit Publishing Blog,  Pinterest-Inspired Winter Art and Activities for Back-to-School .   I share simple winter-themed crafts and activities you can use in lessons and groups. What winter-themed art or activities are you planning? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor,  Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),  and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share inno...

The holidays can be a challenging time for divorced and separated families. In my post for the Free Spirit Publishing Blog Holiday Tips for Divorced & Separated Families , I tips that can be used during the winter holidays and holidays throughout the year. What tips do you have for divorced and separated families during the holiday season? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where s...

There are many situations in schools where students have to talk or perform in front of a group. In my post for the Free Spirit Publishing Blog  Combating Stage Fright ,  I share tips for helping students. How do you help students combat stage fright? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share innovative ideas,  creative lesson plans,  and qua...

November is National Runaway Prevention Month! Check out my latest  Free Spirit Publishing Blog  post  National Runaway Prevention Month for resources for supporting runaway youth and ideas for spreading awareness. How do you spread awareness about runaway youth? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share innovative ideas,  creative lesson plans...

In my latest post for the  Free Spirit Publishing Blog , #REACHHIGHER for Red Ribbon Week,  I share a college and career take on Red Ribbon week, by focusing on higher education!  How do you celebrate Red Ribbon Week? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share innovative ideas,  creative lesson plans,  and quality resources. Connect with Danie...

Looking for a way to teach goal setting to kids? In my post for the Free Spirit Publishing Blog post  Kids' Goal Setting: SMART Goals ,  I step by step instructions on how to help kids make SMART goals. How do you teach kids about goal setting? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share innovative ideas,  creative lesson plans,  and quality re...

One of my favorite parts of being a school counselor is connecting with stakeholders. In my post for the Free Spirit Publishing Blog  Connecting and Collaborating with Your School and Community ,  I share ways you can connect and collaborate. How do you connect and collaborate with your school and community? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share in...

This has been a big summer for school counselors! I wrote a Summer News Recap for School Counselors for the  Free Spirit Publishing Blog   to keep you up to date about school counseling happenings before you head back-to-school! Check it out by clicking below! I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place where school counselors share innovative ideas,  creative lesson plans,  and qu...

The end of the school year is quickly approaching - or already done - for many educators.  In my latest post on the  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog , SMART Goals for Summer , I share SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goal ideas to make the most of your summer vacation.  What are your SMART summer goals? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and blogger at  School Counselor Blog , a place ...

March is Women's History Month. In my latest post on the  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog , I share  3 Empowering Career Books for Young Women . These books are great to highlight during Women's History Month, but can be used in your elementary career lessons year-round.  Do you celebrate Women's History Month at your school? What materials do you use to teach about "non-traditional"careers? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor,...

In my latest post on the  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog , Using Social Media to Find National School Counseling Week Ideas ,  I share various social media sites you can use to find ideas for celebrating National School Counseling Week at your school. How are you planning to celebrate National School Counseling Week at your school? Where do you find ideas for celebrating National School Counseling Week? I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog ,  "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Co...

In my latest post on the  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog , The Meaning of Giving: Ways to Give to Students and Teachers ,  I share ideas you can implement in your school to give gifts that make a big impact to students and teachers. In this post I share resources from two fabulous school counselor bloggers: Andrea Burston of JYJoyner Counselor and Carol Miller of The Middle School Counselor .  This is a great post to file for next year so you can create and implement giving programs in your own school.  What is your favorite way to give to students and staff?  S hare your comments and ideas below or in the comment section of my post on the Free Spirit Blog! I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog , "...

The holiday season can be the most stressful time of the year ! If your looking for some ways to spread holiday cheer and boost morale without breaking the bank, look no further! In my latest post on the  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  I share  3 (Inexpensive) Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer to Teachers and School Staff .  Do you do anything fun and festive for your school staff? S hare your comments and ideas below or in the comment section of my post on the Free Spirit Blog! I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog , "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page...

In my latest post for the  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog , Supporting New Students Year Round ,  I share tips and information for school counselors and educators to welcome new students, even after the school year has begun. What tips do you have for helping welcoming new students to your school throughout the year? Please share your comments and ideas in the comment section of my post on the Free Spirit Blog! I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog , "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certifie...

As an educator, it can be difficult to juggle all the different aspects of your job and life outside of work. In my latest post for the  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog , Juggling it All ,  I share tips and information on how to juggle it all. What tips and tricks do you have for juggling all the things you have going on in your life as an educator? Please share your comments and ideas in the comment section of my post on the Free Spirit Blog! I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog , "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified Sch...

In my latest post for the  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog , Thriving in the Middle  I share tips for parents and educators to make students' transition from elementary school to middle school smoother. What tips do you have for helping students make the transition from elementary to middle school? Please share your comments and ideas in the comment section of my post on the Free Spirit Blog! I started writing for  Free Spirit Publishing's Blog  in April of 2012. Check out the  Counselor's Corner  for more Free Spirit Publishing Blog Posts by me! I love  Free Spirit's books  and I am so excited to contribute to  Free Spirit's Blog , "a springboard of ideas for teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about kids!" Comment below,  tweet ,  contact Danielle , or share on the  School Counselor Blog Facebook Page ! Danielle is a K-12 Certified School Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and b...