Pinterest Party

8/17/2012

On Thursday, August 16th, all 8 elementary school counselors in my district got together for a Pinterest Party! Each school counselor brought materials for at least one project. It was unbelievably fun and energizing! I thought I'd share some of the projects we made, with links to the actual Pinterest activities. Also, two of my brave colleagues agreed to explain a couple of their ideas on camera. Enjoy!

Tear-Off Posters

The "What Can I Do?" Can

Pool Noodle Stress Balls

Positive Reinforcement Buttons
Stephanie Moore

Rumors (Glitter Hand Sanitizer)
Renee Stack

Staff Morale Tear-Off Poster
Stephanie made one for each of us!

Quiet Spray

Flower Pens

Beginning of the Year Intro Lesson*
Stephanie Moore

As you can see, we accomplished a LOT in one afternoon and decided that we definitely want to continue having Pinterest Parties.

Have you ever hosted an event similar to this one? If so, please let everyone know what you did and how you organized it. As school counselors, we can sometimes feel very alone; we need to collaborate and support one another through this wonderful, but challenging job.

*I apologize that the video is sideways!

16 Comments

Pam Dyson link

8/17/2012 07:12:04 am

What a great idea to have a Pinterest Party! Thanks to all of the counselors who shared these ideas.

Marissa Rex link

8/19/2012 02:36:13 am

All the credit goes to my fabulous colleagues! They have so many great ideas! :)

Heather link

8/17/2012 08:38:34 am

I so wish I could do this, but as the districts only elementary counselor I am more of a lone wolf out there (or so it seems). The district I completed my school counseling internship in had 4 elementary counselors and they used to bring a resource/idea to share.

I am pretty excited to have found Pintrest though. I have discovered so many wonderful and creative counselors...no more lone wolf. ;)

~Heather

Marissa Rex link

8/19/2012 02:38:06 am

Wow, that must be really hard! Even I feel alone sometimes and I have a great support system. I'm glad Pinterest and other resources have helped you feel more connected and supported! :)

kelli johnson

8/19/2012 05:32:44 am

I love this. I am just starting out as an elementary school counselor and am also the 'lone wolf'. However, this post also made me think of having a Pinterest party with some of my old counseling classmates as an excuse time get together too! Great idea!

Marissa Rex link

8/19/2012 06:01:20 am

Thanks, Kelli! That sounds like an awesome idea! I think Pinterest parties, regardless of who is involved, are super fun. :)

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9/13/2012 05:51:02 am

I enjoyed reading you post. I am sharing it with my other friends as the information is really very useful. Keep sharing your excellent work.

Marissa Rex link

9/15/2012 12:11:55 am

Thank you! We will definitely be doing this again! :)

Meliene Bawden link

10/14/2012 11:44:46 am

A colleague and are responsible for organizing our counselor PLT meeting in December. I think I've just discovered a wonderful way to engage everyone so they leave the meetings with a"Bag of Goodies" to help them meet student needs. Awesomeso excited to put together a hybrid of your ideas. Kudos to you and your colleagues! This will be soooo much fun!!

Marissa Rex link

10/14/2012 12:02:49 pm

Thanks so much! I have an amazing group of school counselors in my district. They are inspirational, enthusiastic, talented, and incredibly supportive. :)

Kim

12/13/2012 07:35:47 pm

I would love to work in a district with such creative and inspiring counselors. You all look like you enjoy what you do and have fun doing it together.

Marissa Rex link

12/14/2012 09:58:41 am

I'm not going to lie, it's pretty awesome to work with such a great group of school counselors. They are wonderful, creative, caring, and supportive individuals who definitely make me a better school counselor (and person, for that matter). The more you share your experiences and ideas, the more you'll connect. :)

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7/25/2013 06:56:24 pm

I am really impressed with the list of objects brought for the project! As we all know the interests of children are different and we have to think from their side to do any exercise for them in an interesting manner! Happy to see your efforts!

Marissa Rex link

7/29/2013 03:07:56 am

Thank you so much! It was a fun party :)

Brandi

9/16/2013 01:59:48 am

Wow, thanks for all of the super ideas. I was so excited about the pinterest party that plans are in the mix for our own version. We have hosted "lesson potlucks" where we brought our favorite lesson and shared but this is just kicking it up a notch!

Marissa Rex link

11/27/2013 04:11:37 am

I hope your party went well (if you've had it already)! The "lesson potluck" idea sounds pretty great too! :)

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