Mrs. Martin's School Counseling COrner
Welcome!
I am Mrs. Martin, your school counselor. Please check out my virtual school counseling office. There are so many fun things to find in my virtual school counseling office.
1. Click on the feelings chart and it will take you to a form that will let me know how you are doing today.
2. Click on the Mrs. Martin Bitmoji sitting on the bean bag and it will take you to a video about what a school counselor is.
3. Click on the Bitmoji picture of Mrs. Martin sitting crisscross applesauce and it will take you to a Mindful Activity video.
4. At this time, there are no books on my bookshelf but stay tuned.
5. Click on the bitmoji of Mrs. Martin dressed like Sasquatch and it will take you to a video about why you should be kind.
Enjoy!
About me
My name is Mrs. Nivia Martin and I am your school counselor. I look forward to meeting and working with you all. Please take time to click on my Bitmoji character above to learn more about me.
Parent Resources
The Parents Guide to Teaching Kids About Diversity: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/multicultural-childrens-books.html
Engaging the Five Senses to Learn About Our World: http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/tips-howtos/engaging-five-senses-learn-30959.html
How to Deal with Bullies: A Guide for Parents: https://www.parents.com/kids/problems/bullying/bully-proof-your-child-how-to-deal-with-bullies/
My Child is a Bully: What Should I Do?: https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-bullying/
Teaching Kids Perspective Taking: https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/how-to-teach-perspective-talking-to-children/
What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716704917/when-the-news-is-scary-what-to-say-to-kids
Student Resources
Take a brain break and enjoy these videos:
Boom Chicka Boom: https://video.link/w/Jav9b
Knicky Knacky Knocky Knoo: https://video.link/w/ecv9b
Soldotna Elementary School Counseling Mission & Vision Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of Soldotna Elementary School Counseling program is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program that focuses on academic, career and social-emotional development of all students. The counseling program positively reinforces educational excellence by engaging students to develop their confidence and competence towards their emotional development. Through trauma informed practices, our program identifies and teaches students how to properly utilize their tools to assist in acquiring mindfulness. In partnership with teachers, administrators, parents and the community, our counseling program promotes an inclusive positive climate that engages students to be creative, innovative and compassionate members of the community.
Vision Statement
The vision of Soldotna Elementary School Counseling program is to guide all students with the tools needed to assist in academic achievement, career development as well as social-emotional development. Our trauma informed approach guides students towards becoming resilient life-long learners. Through guidance and support, students will be able to identify their unique strengths to help them positively shape their futures.