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⭐You did it!⭐ You made it through one of the m

⭐You did it!⭐ You made it through one of the most challenging years of teaching...ever.⁣
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100% You deserve way more than this trophy....like higher pay and more planning time for starters. ⁣
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Even though this year was....well, a lot....there were many bright spots. Students learned and YOU made this year the best that it could be with what you had to work with. Your students will show up next year ready. ⁣
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➡What are you most proud of this year?⁣
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Looking for 📚books that teach Growth Mindset? 💡🧠 I have put together a list of my favorite ones, plus reviews on the⁣
details of each book. I love using books to teach topics because they are the gateway for opening up discussions in the learning environment. Whether you are a teacher, counselor, or parent using books to help illustrate a topic you want to teach is a great way for kids to learn. As you are reading the book, ask engaging questions like: Why did you think the character did that? How do you think they felt when that happened? Questions like this help develop comprehension and empathy.⁣
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🔗Check out the link in my bio to read the rest of this blog post (or comment below and I will DM you the link) and discover some awesome books on Growth Mindset.👍⁣
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What books would you add to this list? Comment below⤵⁣
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Teacher 💡 Tip: Plan the first week of school be

Teacher 💡 Tip: Plan the first week of school before leaving for the summer! This frees up your time in the first few weeks of school to get other things organized for the year. ⁣
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Do the same thing each year for meet the teacher night? Make copies for that. Do your first few days look the same most years? Plan that! Or even make copies for your favorite beginning of the year activities and keep them in a file folder. They will be ready to go in August!⁣
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➡What is something you do the same each year in the first week that you could get ready now?⁣
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As educators, we tend to do get swept up in caring

As educators, we tend to do get swept up in caring for our students, families, and our children before ourselves. BUT, you can't pour from an empty cup. Some of the best advice I have ever been given is to FILL YOUR CUP FIRST...and then you can fill other's cups with the overflow. ☕⁣
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I know I am going to enjoy these self-care ideas over my summer break this year. ⁣
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➡What are some of your favorite ways to care for yourself over the summer?⁣
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Hi there👋 I thought I would re-introduce myself

Hi there👋 I thought I would re-introduce myself since I have some new insta friends YAY! My name is Ashley, I am an Elementary School Counselor but I am currently home with 2 toddlers. I'm also a TpT author and love creating fun and engaging activities for students. Here are a few random facts about me, let me know if we have anything in common:
👩‍👦‍👦I have 2 toddler boys, under 3 years old.
☕I drink a lot of coffee (see above to know why lol)⁣
🎄My favorite holiday is Christmas, which my firstborn must also love because my water broke on Christmas and he was born the next day.🤱🏼⁣
🇺🇸My hubby is an Army & Air Force Veteran who served in Iraq.⁣
🐈We have 2 crazy rescue cats, one likes us and one doesn't.⁣
👩‍🏫I taught VPK for a short time, interned at a high school, and worked at a K-8 and Prek-5. So I have been at all levels but elementary is my jam. ⁣
🌴I was born and raised in Miami, FL🚚2 years ago we moved from FL to NC and we love it!⁣
🤸‍♀️I am a total kid at heart.⁣
🧚‍♀️On the first day of school, I would dress up as a pink fairy so the K students would be less scared.⁣
🎵My spotify consists of musicals, disney soundtracks, piano guys, and country music. ⁣
📚I love books! Especially children's books, in another life I would probably work in children's book publishing. ⁣
🤪Sometimes I have it all together, and the next hour I don't.⁣
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I get such a kick out of insta-meeting all of you amazing educators around the world, you inspire me every day. 💛 Let me know if we have anything in common! ⤵⁣
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#teachersofinstagram #counselorsfollowcounselors #schoolcounselor ⁣
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#counselormom #counselors #counseling ⁣
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Teaching 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 in the class

Teaching 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 in the classroom is a critical element of classroom management. Respect can be demonstrated in various ways, and we can teach students what respect looks like through a range of concrete examples and social situations. Using these strategies can improve your elementary classroom and learning environment. ⁣
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In the school setting, we can teach general ways to demonstrate respect through teaching the following skills with the understanding that it’s a continual learning process:⁣
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🔵Listening when a peer or adult is speaking⁣
🟢Patiently waiting for a turn during an activity or situation (i.e., raising your hand or waiting for a turn in a game)⁣
🟣Following directions or the rules⁣
🟡Being honest ⁣
🔵Demonstrating kindness to others⁣
🟢Helping others in the school community⁣
🟣Working cooperatively with peers⁣
🟡Maintaining a safe body around others⁣
🔵Demonstrating eye contact and appropriate body language while others are speaking⁣
🟢Honoring other’s boundaries⁣
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🔗For more strategies on how to teach respect in the classroom, read the full blog post link in my bio or comment below and I will DM you the link.⁣
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I would give anything for this to be an option for

I would give anything for this to be an option for packing up at the end of the year. All I want to do is shove everything into cabinets and closets and be done with packing up. If only it were this easy! 😉⁣
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💬What is something you dread doing at the end of the year that you wish Alexa would just take care of for you?⁣
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Even Superheroes🦸🏾‍♂️🦸🏼‍♀️

Even Superheroes🦸🏾‍♂️🦸🏼‍♀️ Make Mistakes by Shelly Becker is the perfect book to talk with kids about overcoming adversity and how to handle making mistakes. ⁣
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𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: Everyone makes mistakes, even superheroes! In this story, the superheroes make a variety of mistakes such as oversleeping, capturing good guys instead of bad ones, and running out of clean clothes. The superheroes must decide what they should do after they make mistakes. Do they give up or choose to blame others? These superheroes don’t! They take ownership of their mistakes and learn from them so they can go back out to keep saving the world. ⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: Shelly Becker creates a toolkit, in⁣
a sense, for children as they read this book. She outlines various steps that can be taken after a mistake is made, such as staying calm and accepting responsibility. ⁣
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: We all make mistakes, but it is how we respond to them that really matters. ⁣
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: Overcoming Adversity; Handling Mistakes; Responsibility; Kindness⁣
⭐Check out the affiliate link in my bio if you are interested in this book!⁣
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Sunday's are for relaxation and recharging our sou

Sunday's are for relaxation and recharging our souls. Preferably, with sandy toes and a sun-kissed nose! 😘🌞🏖🌴🌊⁣
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Summer is on the way ☀😎 oh happy happy day! ⁣
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Have you ever tried a 💚kindness 🎨graffiti wa

Have you ever tried a 💚kindness 🎨graffiti wall at the end of the year?! ⁣
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Pick one or two students for each day and have them go to the whiteboard and stand facing the room. Next, have classmates go up and write special memories or kind words about the student. Then, snap a picture for the child to take home as a keepsake! This can also be easily modified for distance learning too! ⁣
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My favorite part is seeing students' faces light up after reading all the kind words from their classmates and teachers!⁣
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What is your favorite way to show each student they are cared for at the end of the year?⁣
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NEW RELEASE: 50% off 🎉for the first 24hrs poste

NEW RELEASE: 50% off 🎉for the first 24hrs posted! Character Education in the Classroom activities for the trait COURAGE. Teach students what it means to have courage and to be brave. Includes a digital learning version for Google Classroom Distance Learning. Also includes bulletin board posters.⁣
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✨Includes: PDF version, PowerPoint presentation version⁣
(perfect for morning meetings), and Google slides version⁣
⭐Forms & Supplements-Parent Letter, Writing Prompts, Recommended Read Alouds, Morning Announcement Scripts, Reward Tags, Bookmarks, Pre and Post Survey, Certificate⁣
⭐Activities (9 total)⁣
⭐Bulletin Board/Decor Elements- Posters, People who show Courage Posters (Student, Careers, Leaders, Digital Courage), Courage looks/feels/sounds like, Courage Pledge, Bulletin Board Letters.⁣
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🔗Check out the link in my bio or comment below and I⁣
will DM you a direct link.⁣
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Sometimes I have so much going on in one day, I ca

Sometimes I have so much going on in one day, I can only find time for one peaceful moment but that moment helps me re-focus, de-stress, and keep calm. Here are a few ideas for Spring Peaceful ideas:⁣
🌧Listen to the rain.⁣
🌱Grow something.⁣
🌼Smell the flowers.⁣
🌈Be open to new things.⁣
🕙Plant new seeds.⁣
🥤Sip a cold drink.⁣
🌳Get outside.⁣
🐣Watch baby animals.⁣
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Looking for a way to keep your students engaged to

Looking for a way to keep your students engaged towards the end of the year? 🎈👍⁣
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Try an end-of-the-year countdown! ⏳⁣
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Write a reward like extra recess, dance party, or lunch bunch on pieces of paper and put into each balloon before blowing it up. Then, number them and tape them to your wall. ⁣
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Each day, your class can pop a balloon if they earned a reward. 🎈⁣
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This gives students smaller goals to work towards at the end of the year when it is harder than ever to stay focused. ⁣
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Let me know in the comments if you're going to try this tip this year!⤵⁣
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NEW RELEASE: 50% off 🎉for the first 24hrs poste

NEW RELEASE: 50% off 🎉for the first 24hrs posted! Character Education in the Classroom activities for the trait HONESTY. Teach students what it means to be honest to others and to themselves. Includes a digital learning version for Google Classroom Distance Learning. Includes bulletin board posters. ⁣
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✨Includes: PDF version, PowerPoint presentation version⁣
(perfect for morning meetings), and Google slides version⁣
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⭐Forms & Supplements-Parent Letter, Writing Prompts, Recommended Read Alouds, Morning Announcement Scripts, Reward Tags, Bookmarks, Pre and Post Survey, Certificate⁣
⭐Activities (9 total)⁣
⭐Bulletin Board/Decor Elements- Posters, People who show Honesty Posters (Student, Careers, Leaders, Digital Honesty), Honesty looks/feels/sounds like, Honesty Pledge, Bulletin Board Letters.⁣
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🔗Check out the link in my bio or comment below and I will DM you a direct link.⁣
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Re-post cause it's Mental Health Awareness Month!

Re-post cause it's Mental Health Awareness Month! Did you know one in five Americans lives with a mental health condition? Those living with mental health conditions are our family, friends, classmates, neighbors, and coworkers. People like me! I struggle with anxiety and talk about it just as easily as I would a physical illness. I hope we can further shed a light on mental illness as a society and remove the stigma and shame from it. 💛💜⁣
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