Elementary school student council ideas

These student council ideas provide a platform for students to develop important life skills while making a positive impact on their school community.

Are you a first year student council advisor, feeling totally overwhelemed? I've been there! When I first started as the staff advisor for 6th-grade student council, I was lost, confused, and overwhelmed! I created this free brainstorming guide to help make sure that others don't need to feel that way! This blog post will help you brainstorm logisitics, activities, and ideas for your elementary, middle school, or high school student council to help get started on the right foot!

Are you looking for ways to plan events and activities that include your whole school community? Take a peek at my favorite events for students, families, staff, and the larger school community as a whole! These events go beyond a typical movie/pizza party and are sure to be a hit with your whole school!

As the school year starts, we are always looking for ways to raise funds for our schools. Here are some great healthy fundraising ideas for your school.

Decide why you need one and how they will be utilized in your building. For me, I knew I wanted to make a Character Council because there were things I needed to get done, that were so easy… students could do. In fact, what better way to let them have ownership of their school and assemblies by getting to be apart of it.Click to see more!

20 school-wide kindness initiatives for elementary school counseling. Get students engaged in kindness activities with these fun ideas!

Kick off a strong student council program this year with these back-to-school ideas and tips from a fellow student council advisor.

Elementary school is one of the important first steps in a lifelong journey of learning. Students are molded into proper behavior and learn vital skills that will prepare them for advanced learning later in their education. An elementary student council presents a unique opportunity for young students to learn ...

Make this year’s Homecoming week one that includes every student. This blog post includes tips and ideas for creating inclusive events, everything from Homecoming royalty to spirit assembly games, to dress-up themes. This is a must-read for any middle or high school student council advisor.

Ready to empower your students? Learn How to Start a Student Council and watch your school community thrive! With good leadership, anything is possible. Whether it's fostering leadership skills, promoting service, or both, kick-start your student council journey with this handy blog.