Inside:Time saving school social work hacks to help you prioritize tasks so you can get back to meeting with kids and avoid burnout. It’s midday and I’m finally settling into a heart-to-heart session with one of my students when suddenly, another crisis pulls me away. It’s the third disruption of the day, and each missed…
Getting kids to talk can be tricky sometimes. In this edition of Freebie Friday I’m going to share an activity I learned from a wonderful friend/colleague/mentor, Dina McManus, LCSW-R, on getting kids to talk. This activity also teaches kids how to express their thoughts appropriately and also that their opinions matter. This exercise can be…
Hi everyone! Welcome to another edition of Freebie Friday where every Friday I share a free product or printable. Don’t forget to stop by every Friday to check out what new freebie I’m sharing. You can also subscribe to Kiddie Matters to stay in the loop when freebies are added! This weeks Kindness Bingo freebie…
Is your child learning the life skills they need to become independent adults? Once you complete these life skills checklists you might be surprised!! We’ve all heard stories about kids going off to college never once doing a load of laundry or preparing a meal for themselves. I remember my freshman year of college living off take…
The end of the school year will be here soon! (For everyone already on break, I hope you are having fun.) Before the school year becomes a distant memory, why not record your favorite school memories in a school memory book? Since you guys are so awesome,I went ahead and created a school memory book…
The New Year is filled with promises and the possibilities seem endless. However, before we begin to chase down the promises of the new year, it’s probably a good idea to reflect on the previous year to see what worked and what didn’t. This year my focus is on strengthening my family. My oldest starts…
The kids and I are well into our Father’s Day plans, and by ‘well into’ I mean I’ve pinned several cool craft ideas from Pinterest that I probably won’t get to make in time. It’s the thought that counts, right? I did have time to make a Father’s Day BINGO Game that I want to share…
Valentine’s Day is slowly approaching and what better time to teach children about self-love. I hope you find these free affirmation cards useful! (There are 30 cards total)
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