52. Teaching Future Planning As a School Counselor

In this episode, we are chatting about something that is sure to spark joy and excitement - future planning for our incredible students! 

Highlights:

Exploring Future Planning

• Diving into the world of future planning for our students—empowering them to achieve their dreams.

Strategies for Engagement

• Hosting a Career Fair in May at my elementary school—exciting opportunities for students to explore diverse career paths.
• "Munch and Lunch" sessions with parents sharing their unique career experiences—inspiring students to think beyond the ordinary.
• Eye-opening "How Long is a Lifetime?" lesson—plotting lifespans, retirement ages, and years spent working versus in school.
• Teaching students about adulting—budgeting, financial responsibilities, and preparing for life beyond school.

Links for Further Exploration

• Dive deeper into the discussed lessons with links provided below
• Explore these activities and adapt them to suit the needs of your students and school community.

Lessons Mentioned:

• How Long Is A Lifetime
• Adulting

Other Great Lessons for Future Planning:

• Values Auction
• College and Career Escape Room

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