Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all
Emily Dickinson
Keep your feather to remind you There is always Hope!
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all
Emily Dickinson
Keep your feather to remind you There is always Hope!
| Attach a feather here |
| Stress Relieving Bubbles Pop one sheet of stress relieving capsules every 4-6 hours or as needed. Warning – May become addictive. In case of overdose please seek professional counseling. When you are stressed and full of troubles Just grab a sheet and smash some bubbles! Watch problems go with a loud “pop pop” Soon your spirits will be back on top. This is therapeutic and once in a while You’ll find yourself begin to smile! Tie a few squares of bubble wrap with ribbon, add a sprig of dried flowers tucked in the bow and the verse above. |
| Bloom Where You Are Planted! Be What You Are, Be At Its’ Best! |
| Hats Off to you For Your Great Work With Students! Magic “Twix” in the Lounge compliments of Your School Counseling Program |
| If you need a laugh Or even a cry Maybe a short visit Just POP on by! Counseling Center |
| You can attach a mini bag of popcorn or just use a popcorn graphic! |
| Counseling/Teacher/Student Appreciations & Ideas 1. Use a free Kansas map and attach label that states, “Let us help you “MAP” your future! Stop by the Counseling Office” 2. Attach a green clover mint to card = “Our students are LUCKY to have you!” 3. Attach a penny to a card = “Penny for your thoughts, I’m in my office – stop by.” 4. F.R.O.G. = Frequent Reacher of Goals 5. Attach feather to poem by Emily Dickens: Hope is a thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all. Keep your feather to remind you there is always hope! We’re here to help! –The Counseling Center 6. Small bag of sunflower seeds = “Bloom where you are planted. Be what you are. Be your best!” 7. Attach a paintbrush to study skills flyer = “Do you need to brush up on your study skills?” 8. Books marks with tips on various topics: COPING WITH STRESS Stress is a natural part of life. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness; it’s the healthy thing to do. Take one thing at a time. Be realistic Don’t try to be SUPERMAN/SUPERWOMAN! Visualize Meditate Exercise Work on a hobby Share your feelings 9. Mini popcorn bag = “If you need a laugh or even a cry, maybe a short visit just POP on by!” 10. Plastic sunglasses = “It is easy to see…. how valuable you are to (your school name)!” 11. “Have a problem, piece it together with your school counselor.” 12. Attach pieces of gum to card/paper = “Chewing on a problem? Why not talk it over with your school counselor.” 13. Flower pens at the beginning of year with counselor poem. 14. Lottery scratch tickets = “You’re a winner in my eyes!” 15. Halloween = “Have a BOOtiful Halloween!” with a sucker and tissue over it as a ghost. 16. Christmas = “You a STAR in a student’s life!” Paint a wooden start ornament for teachers 17. Foam Door hangers = “Shhhh ! Testing - Please do not disturb.” |
Some bunny thinks you are special!!! Thanks for taking such good care of our kids! (And me!!!!!) Wishing you a wonderful spring! __________________ (your signature) |
| Survivor Kit Ingredients This list of possible items for teacher and student survival kits was collected by fourth grade teacher Dale Maxwell. • Life Savers: For when you've had one of those days. • Hugs and Kisses: To make everything all worthwhile. • Bath salts: "To take you away." You deserve a quiet break. • Pipe cleaner: Flexibility is important for a successful school year. • Rickrack: Every school year has its ups and downs, but eventually things smooth out. • Matches: For those days when you feel you need to light a fire under your students. • Wiggly eye: Keep an eye on our students to discover how best to help them. (Or, for when you wish you had eyes in the back of your head.) • Battery: Like the Energizer bunny, so you keep going, and going, and going. ... • Animal crackers: Eat these when you think your office is a zoo. • Jingle bell: Ring for help if you need it. We're here to help one another. • Present: Remember our students are a gift to us. • Candy bar: Use this whenever you need a "Sweet Escape." • Smiley sticker: Try hard to wear a happy face. • Snowflake: When all else fails, pray for a snow day. • Flower pot: We are here to plant the seeds of knowledge. • Clothespin: Hang in there! • Penny: You are a priceless part of (name of your school.) • Orange: "Orange" you glad you are a part of the best school in (your town or district). • Toothpick: To remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself. • Rubber band: To remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but they can be worked out. • Adhesive bandage: To remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's. • Eraser: To remind you everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our errors. • Candy kiss: To remind you that everyone needs a hug or a compliment every day. • Mint: To remind you that you are worth a mint to your family. • Bubble gum: To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything. • Pencil: To remind you to list your blessings every day. • Tea bag: To remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of blessings. |