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12 Thanksgiving Gratitude Crafts for Kids (Classroom & Counseling Ideas)

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Why Gratitude Crafts Matter Around Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pumpkin pie — it’s a season built around gratitude. For kids, it’s a perfect time to practice noticing the good in their lives and expressing thankfulness in creative ways. In classrooms and counseling spaces, gratitude crafts combine creativity with social-emotional learning (SEL). […]

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15 Calming Gift Ideas for Someone with Anxiety

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Thoughtful Gifts That Truly Comfort Choosing a gift for someone who struggles with anxiety isn’t always easy. While flowers or candles are nice, the most meaningful presents are the ones that genuinely help them feel safe, grounded, and cared for. Anxiety can make even ordinary days overwhelming, so thoughtful gifts that bring calm and comfort

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15 Halloween SEL Activities for Classrooms & Counseling Spaces

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Turning Halloween Energy Into Learning Moments Halloween is one of the most exciting days of the school year — but it can also be one of the most chaotic. Costumes, candy, and spooky fun bring out extra energy in kids, which can sometimes overwhelm classrooms or counseling sessions. Instead of fighting the excitement, why not

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15 Best Gifts for Kids with ADHD (Ages 6–9)

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Choosing Gifts That Truly Support Kids with ADHD Shopping for kids is always fun — but when you’re choosing gifts for a child with ADHD, you want more than just “fun.” The best gifts aren’t the ones that get tossed aside after a week. They’re the ones that spark curiosity, encourage focus, provide healthy outlets

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10 Thanksgiving Gratitude Activities for Kids & Families

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Why Gratitude Matters for Kids Thanksgiving is more than pumpkin pie and turkey — it’s an invitation to slow down and notice the good in our lives. For children, gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you.” It’s a skill that strengthens empathy, builds resilience, and even improves mental health. In therapy and at home, gratitude

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Autumn Emotion Regulation Games for Kids – Playful Paths to Calm & Coping

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September is what my school-psychologist friend calls “the great emotional reset.” New classroom, new routines, and big fall feelings swirl like leaves in the wind. That’s why I keep a box of emotion regulation games next to the art supplies every autumn. These playful activities help kids name, tame and reframe their feelings while soaking

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Autumn Classroom Activities for Kids – Fun, Engaging & Unforgettable Ideas for School Adventures

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The crunch of leaves under sneakers, the smell of sharpened pencils and cinnamon—autumn is storybook-perfect for learning. Last summer, our “camp activities” post went viral on Pinterest; this year we’re bringing that same magic into the schoolyard with fresh autumn classroom activities that fuse play, academics and seasonal wonder. From STEM leaf labs to kindness-pumpkin

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Calm Down Kit: How to Build a Portable Peace-Maker Students Will Actually Use

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I still remember the day Mateo melted down in the hallway. His art project had torn, and the calm-down corner was four doors away. My pockets were empty, my heart racing. That afternoon I vowed never to get caught without a calm down kit again. Since then I’ve carried a lunch-pail-sized box stuffed with simple

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Feelings Check In: A Gentle, Data-Smart Routine for Busy Counselors & Teachers

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Every morning I slip into Mrs. Cruz’s fourth-grade classroom and watch her students “park” tiny race-car magnets on a foam-board mood lot. A shy hand pulls into Nervous; another settles in Sleepy. The whole ritual takes three minutes, yet discipline referrals from that room dropped 40 percent in one semester (building data, 2025). Daily feelings

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Coping Skills Activities: A Friendly Guide for K-8 Counselors & Teachers

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Last Tuesday, I watched a second-grader named Lila melt down because her pencil broke. One snap, one tear, and suddenly the room buzzed with panic. The teacher caught my eye—a silent SOS we both know too well. I knelt beside Lila, guided her through “5-4-3-2-1,” and two minutes later she was steady enough to ask

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