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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Scott Ertl is an elementary school counselor at Ward Elementary School, in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public School system. He can be reached at: 336-774-4674.

Scott has developed and facilitated many “playshops” to be cooperative and team-building experiences for teachers, students, parents, and administrators.

You can contact him via email at: scott@playshops.com.

Find out more about playshops.

Resources created by Scott Ertl

Fact versus opinion: Maintaining self-esteem
Distinguishing between fact and opinion is important for students to understand. This lesson uses many interesting and concrete examples to help students tell the difference between the two.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)
By Scott Ertl.
Getting along with others
This lesson introduces the key concepts of cooperation, peer relations, interpersonal skills, getting along with others, and team-building.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance and Healthful Living)
By Scott Ertl.