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Counselor Bingo

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Lesson Plan

Counselor Bingo

To introduce the School Counselor

In this lesson plan, students will get to know their School Counselor through an engaging bingo game. This will help them understand who their School Counselor is, what they do, and how they can help. The game format makes it fun and interactive, which is ideal for keeping 2nd graders' attention.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

30 mins

Approach

To introduce the School Counselor

Materials

Bingo cards, Markers or stickers for each student, and Discussion guide

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the students warmly.
  • Introduce yourself as their School Counselor.
  • Briefly explain that today, they will play a game to learn more about you and your job!

Step 2

Game Explanation

5 mins

  • Distribute the bingo cards and markers/stickers to each student.
  • Explain the rules of the game: You will share facts about yourself, some fun and some about your job. If they have that fact on their bingo card, they can mark it.
  • The first student to get five in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) will call out 'Bingo!'

Step 3

Playing Bingo

15 mins

  • Begin calling out the facts about yourself one at a time.
  • Pause occasionally to answer any questions or expand on interesting points.
  • Continue until a student calls out 'Bingo!'
  • Verify the bingo and possibly continue playing if time allows.

Step 4

Q&A and Conclusion

5 mins

  • After the game, gather the students and ask if they have any questions about your role as a School Counselor.
  • Use the pre-prepared discussion guide to ensure key points are covered.
  • Thank the students for playing and express your excitement about being their School Counselor.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide with questions for a discussion after the bingo game to help students better understand the role of a School Counselor.

What is a School Counselor?

Explain that a School Counselor helps students with their feelings, helps them with any problems they might have at school, and is there to ensure they are happy and doing well.







When should you go see the School Counselor?

Discuss different scenarios when a student might want to visit the School Counselor, such as feeling sad, having problems with friends, or needing help with schoolwork.







What are some fun facts you learned about your School Counselor today?

Encourage students to share what they remembered from the game, reinforcing their understanding and making it more personal.







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Worksheet

Printable Bingo Cards

Printable bingo cards designed for the 'Counselor Bingo' game. These include different facts about the School Counselor and their role.




I help students with their friendships







I help students with their fiselings







I work with teachers too







I am always here to listen







You can find me in the counselor's office







I can help with problems at school







You can talk to me about anything







How I feel is important to me




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