Mount Daniel Elementary Counseling Program with School Counselors Jed Jackson and Michelle Goldberg

School counselors Jed Jackson and Michelle Goldberg walk you through Mount Daniel's approach to Social-Emotional Learning. They explain what school counselors do, why students have such strong emotions, and how families can support their children at home.You'll learn about the Kimochis curriculum, classroom counseling lessons for kindergarten through second grade, and small group support. Jackson and Goldberg break down the volcano analogy they use to help kids understand emotions, explain why "calm down" doesn't work in heated moments, and share practical strategies for parents.The presentation includes a powerful clip from Dr. Becky Kennedy about parenting with sturdy leadership.What's covered:- The role of school counselors at Mount Daniel- Weekly classroom counseling lessons and the Kimochis curriculum- Executive functioning skills for second graders- Why big feelings are developmentally normal- The volcano analogy for understanding emotions- What to do when your child is dysregulated- Role-playing and concrete strategies for home