Elementary School Counselor blog, by Scott Ertl, Elementary School Counse...

2017-05-19

What can kids learn from summer camp? While camp counselors aren't the same as school counselors, they do strive to teach campers important life lessons...

2016-09-10

How to start the school year stress-free! Ok, maybe not completely stress-free, but with as much confidence, peace, and joy possible. Many students struggle...

2015-06-23

Foot Fiddlers keep hands free for students to work As an elementary school counselor, I often gave students stress balls, Koosh balls, and other hand...

2015-06-01

While 30-50% of adults are sleep deprived every day, many students are not getting a good night's sleep every night either. One cause is bad dreams and...

2015-04-29

Common excuses for not applying for a grant: "I don't have the time." "I'll never get funded." "It's too complicated. I'll never figure it out." ...

2015-03-25

Globetrotters aren't just about smiles and games. They make a difference. The Harlem Globetrotters do much more than spinning basketballs and shooting...

2014-11-05

Read and Ride programs help students ride exercise bikes while they read fun magazines and books. Visit: ReadAndRide.org Schools are able to collect...

2014-09-11

4 Ways To Get Free Bouncy Bands! Bouncy Bands help students: Release extra energy by bouncing their feet or stretching their legs while they work quietly...

2014-07-13

2014 ASCA conference in Orlando was awesome! View the video from First Lady, Michelle Obama, as she affirms the role of school counselors and launches...

2014-07-02

School Counselors can invite state pageant winners to their school for free appearances! The national Miss High School America pageant is occurring...