Akin Elementary Counselor Corner

What a great FREE resource! Below is general information and the spring calendar for the "Kids in Divorce" meetings.

Akin Families,

We are starting lessons on the "Protect Yourself Rules" in our guidance lessons this week. We will watch videos focusing on the topics below, to include safe and unsafe touches, and how to handle these situations. You can find the videos we will be watching at www.fightchildabuse.org. (Choose the K-3 or 4-6 versions). We will also discuss "trusted adults" and who those are at home and at school. Our ultimate goal is to help children be aware and safe. I hope this will give you an opportunity for reassuring conversations and a positive understanding of your family's safety expectations. 💚🐸💚

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"I can’t make any promises for tomorrow, but today I will choose to be brave. And the key to whole-hearted living is vulnerability. You measure courage by how vulnerable you are. And starts every day by putting your feet on the floor and saying, “Today I will choose courage over comfort." - Brené Brown

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So many great reasons!
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Unfortunately, all the holidays’ hustle and bustle can take the focus away from gratitude, love, and quality time with family. This year, highlight what’s truly important by helping your children make holiday DIY gifts for your loved ones. Here are some ideas and inspiration for handmade gifts. Get creative and personalize however you’d like! Check out our NEW blog post for details!

Hang this FREE Gratitude Poster in your school's classroom, counseling office, hallway bulletin board...or your child's bedroom! Ping me below If you'd like the link to download the PDF 🌈

Practicing gratitude cultivates joy and positivity, key feelings that lay a foundation from which to create an empowered life. Focusing on what we appreciate is also a healthy coping skill for when times feel overwhelming and get tough 💜

Two days left before we are out for the Thanksgiving holiday. Only 11 tags left. Let's clear the tree.

'Tis the Season for Caring and Giving