Counseling Corner
Student Resources
Daily Dose of Play @ Marbles Kids Museum
Virtual Calming Rooms
Decompress & practice social-emotional resiliency skills.
Choose the room that best fits your needs.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
3rd - 6th Grade
7th - 12th Grade
Smartphone & Tablet Apps
Colorfy
Calm
Headspace
Relax Melodies
This is Sand
Jour: Journal for Mindfulness
Happify
Rainy Mood
Personal Zen
Insight Timer
Stop, Breath, Think
Puzzles & Games
Room Recess
Online Jigsaw Puzzles
Mindgames
PBS Kids Games
Word Search
Mensa (Virtual Games)
Disney Brain Games
Coloring & Creativity
Online Coloring
PBS Kids Coloring
Quick Draw
WaveSilk
Bomomo Art
Virtual Sketchpad
Virtual Choreography
Art Out Loud (Printables)
Live Animal Cameras
San Diego Zoo Bamboon Cam
San Diego Zoo Penguin Cam
San Diego Zoo Panda Cam
San Diego Zoo Polar Bear Cam
San Diego Zoo Ape Cam
San Diego Zoo Koala Cam
San Diego Safari Park- Giraffe Cam
San Diego Safari Park- Elephant Cam
San Diego Safari Park- Tiger Cam
San Diego Sarai Park- Condor Cam
San Diego Safari Park- Burrow Owl Cam
San Diego Safari Park- Platypus Cam
Smithsonian Zoo- Lion Cam
Houston Zoo- Rhino Cam
Georgia Aquarium- Beluga Whale Cam
Brooks Falls- Brown Bear Cam
Monterey Aquarium- Coral Reef Cam
Monterey Aquarium- Jellyfish Cam
Monterey Aquarium- Shark Cam
Monterey Aquarium- Sea Otter Cam
Sensory Calming
Virtual Glitter Bottle
Virtual Lava Lamp
Mood Meter
Create a road map of your emotions & build emotional interlligence! Have a phone or tablet? Try the mood meter app.
I am Peace
(read aloud)
What do YOU want to do when you grow up?
First, think about what interests you. Do you like to bake? Do you like science or math? Try this interest inventory to find careers that fit your interests!
100 kids tell us what they want to be.
Occupation Song
Julie Chen reads her book, When I Grow Up
Storybots- What to be When You Grow Up
Can You Imagine That?
This animated/live- action series lets children live out their biggest future career dreams – to become a firefighter, or a veterinarian, or a baker, or an archaeologist – by placing them within their own animated drawings and letting them tell their own story.
Future Careers
Have you ever thought about what careers may look like in the future? Click the video to hear students discuss different thoughts and ideas about the future.
Planning & Organization
Set yourself up for success!
Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School
(5th Graders Only)
Can you believe it is time to start wrapping up the school year? Just think- you have worked hard for 6 whole years (kindergarten - 5th grade) in elementary school and now you will transition into middle school. You might be asking yourself, what's next? I've got you covered. Below you will find some videos and tips on the transition to middle school. This is an exciting time and knowing what's in store will help ease some of the anxiety of the unknown. I know you are going to do great!
Questions? Concerns? That's normal!
Fears & Faves
The School Day
Friends & Activities
Top 10 Tips for Middle School Success
1. Sleep Well- Teens and young adults should be getting 8-10 hours per night. enough sleep is critical for your body and brain to function well.
2. Eat Right - Healthy and balanced meals give your body and mind energy to work well throughout the day. Take extra time and effort to make sure you're not only eating enough but eating a mix of everything you need (fruits, veggies, dairy and whole grains).
3. Do Your Homework - A habit of doing your homework each night will help you practice skills and be ready for class quizzes and tests. It also helps to show your teacher that you care, which may come in handy when you need their help.
4. Pay Attention In Class - Focusing and using class time wisely is one of the best ways to get ahead in middle school. Since you'll be switching around from class to class, it is important to pay attention and follow along for every minute that you can.
5. Get Involved - Research shows that school involvement can be a big determining factor for your success. Kids who are involved with after school activities, sports and clubs are more likely to do well inside and outside of school.
6. Think Positive - Things are going to get tough and over whelming at times. It is important to stay positive and know that you CAN do whatever you put your mind to.
7. Ask For Help - Whether it is academic, social or emotional help, there are adults at the school ready and willing to help you. Seek out and ask for help when you feel you might need it.
8. Stay Organized - a little organization goes a LONG way in middle school. Writing down homework in a consistent place and keeping pages organized in the right spots will help you study, turn in work and do better on tests/quizzes.
9. Make Goals - Give yourself something that you want to attain by the end of the marking term. Then make a plan and stick with it to get there.
10. Take Risks - Middle school is the time when you start to grow up and figure out who you are in the world. Take risks and be brave. It will pay off in the end.
"An unforgettable afternoon, inside!"
"...making meaning in this stressful situation."
Mindfulness & Relaxation Stories
Check in with how you are feeling and choose one of the missions to help create your very own force field of calm.
For children ages 5 – 10.
WCPSS RESOURCES
PARENT RESOURCES
Social & Emotional Skill Development
Each episode tells a story that’s amazing, fantastical, and maybe a little bananas, while it tackles the big feelings that come with growing up. And the Imagine Neighborhood gives you and your kids fun activities to do at home, in the car, or anywhere you talk to each other.
Webinars
"The M.A.P. process removes chaos, creates structure, and helps children feel safe and calm."
“...For many it does feel as though their four walls are closing in on them. So no wonder it’s become more challenging to see the grace.”
Tips to Nurture & Protect Kids at Home
Tips On:
Temper Tantrums
Challenging Behaviors
Biting
Difficult Situations
Special Needs
Skills & Structures
Tweens & Teens
Fear Messaging vs Safety Messaging
In this video, hear Dr. Tina Payne Bryson talk about the impact our messaging has on our kids. Dr. Bryson is the co-author (with Dan Siegel) of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, as well as The Yes Brain, The Power of Showing Up and her upcoming title, Bottom Line for Baby.
Limit Setting
Audrey Robinson, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT, Certified-CCPT, CSC
arobinson@mesquiteisd.org
Giving Choices
Part 1
Part 2
