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Friendship Skills Lessons and Activities for the Primary Classroom

Friendship Skills Lessons and Activities for the Primary Classroom

It was a sunny September day, years ago, and I had just kicked off the second week of my second...

Creative Anti-Bullying Activities, Unity Day and Pink Shirt Ideas for Elementary Students

Creative Anti-Bullying Activities, Unity Day and Pink Shirt Ideas for Elementary Students

If you teach or support primary students, you may have noticed a distinct pattern when you mention the word bully. It...

The Benefits of Using Collaborative Mural Posters and Art Projects in the Classroom

The Benefits of Using Collaborative Mural Posters and Art Projects in the Classroom

Hold the phones...  Have you tried collaborative posters with your class, lunch bunch or small counseling group yet?  Collaborative murals...

Creative Random Acts of Kindness Activities for Teachers and Counselors in the Classroom

Creative Random Acts of Kindness Activities for Teachers and Counselors in the Classroom

Whether we’re seeing frequent conflicts, a general lack of enthusiasm for learning, or a lapse in social etiquette, I’ve got...