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How School Counselors Can Use Auto-B-Good for Powerful Small-Group and Individual Sessions
You have 500+ students and maybe 1–2 aides. You need high-impact, low-prep sessions that actually move the needle on anxiety, anger, divorce, grief, friendship issues. Auto-B-Good 9-Virtues is literally built for counselors and educators. Ready-to-go virtue-based small-group curriculum sample plan: Week 1: Friendliness (social anxiety/isolation) Week 2: Kindness (bullying/hurting others) Week 3: Honesty (lying/stealing) Week 4: Self-Control (anger/impulsivity) Week 5: Perseve

Glenn Fletcher
3 days ago1 min read


Self-Control Strategies That Work Even During Full-Blown Meltdowns
A student is dysregulated, yelling, throwing materials, or completely shut down—and the whole class is watching. You need tools that work in the moment and build long-term self-control. Top self-control tools: 1. Calming Corner 2.0 Not just pillows—add a “Control Console” with choices: squeeze ball, breathing card, noise-canceling headphones, timer (5 minutes max), and a feelings menu to point to. 2. 5-Finger Breathing Trace up each finger while breathing in, down while bre

Glenn Fletcher
Feb 101 min read


Building Responsibility: How to Get Kids to Own Their Actions Without Constant Nagging
You sound like a broken record: “Pack your backpack. Bring back your library book. Put your coat away. Do your homework.” You’re raising capable humans, not dependents—yet the reminding never ends. Stop reminding. Start scaffolding responsibility instead. The Responsibility Ladder (works K-6): • Level 1: You do, I watch • Level 2: We do together • Level 3: I do, you watch • Level 4: I do, you help if needed • Level 5: I do independently + help others Post the ladder visu

Glenn Fletcher
Jan 61 min read


WoW: Deedy
What is Deedy? Deedy is an Old English word meaning hard-working, busy, industrious, eager, and tireless. Other forms of the word are...

Rising Star Education
Jan 19, 20222 min read
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