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Counselor Bingo

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Lesson Plan

Counselor Bingo

Meet the school counselor

In this engaging lesson, students will get to know their school counselor through a fun and interactive Bingo game. This activity helps students understand the counselor's role and feel comfortable approaching them for support. It also encourages listening skills and provides a platform for questions and discussions.

Audience

Grade 3 Students

Time

30 Minutes

Approach

Meet the school counselor

Materials

Bingo Cards, Markers or Chips, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Warm-Up: Two Truths and a Lie

5 mins

  • The counselor shares two true statements and one false statement about their role.
  • Students guess which statement is the lie.
  • This activity encourages students to think about the various aspects of the counselor's role.

Step 2

Introduction

5 mins

  • The teacher introduces the school counselor to the class.
  • Briefly explain the importance of the counselor's role and how they can help students.

Step 3

Counselor Bingo Game

20 mins

  • Distribute Bingo cards and markers/chips to each student.
  • The counselor reads out statements or facts from their role (prepared beforehand).
  • Students mark their Bingo cards if they have the corresponding fact.
  • The first student to get five in a row (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) shouts "Bingo!" and wins a small prize.
  • Continue the game to allow more students to win.

Step 4

Debrief and Q&A

5 mins

  • Discuss the facts mentioned during the Bingo game to reinforce the counselor's role.
  • Allow students to ask any questions they have about the school counselor.
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Worksheet

Counselor Bingo Cards

Printable Bingo cards for the students to use during the game. Each card includes different facts about the school counselor's role.




Helps with feelings







Talks to parents







Visits classrooms







Teaches lessons







Listens to problems







Gives advice







Helps with friends







Organizes events







Provides resources







Conflict resolution







Promotes well-being







Helps with bullying issues







Promotes kindness







Helps with test anxiety







Encourages healthy habits







Enjoy taking nature walks







Love listening to YouTube Videos







I have one niece and two nephews







The beach is my favorite place







My new favorite place is Planet Fitness







My all time favorite drink is an Arnold Palmer







I only have one brother







I went to college at OU







I have been a counselor for 16 years




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Discussion

Debrief and Q&A Discussion

Discussion questions to debrief the Bingo game and give students the opportunity to ask about their school counselor.

What did you learn about the school counselor's role?

Encourage students to share specific facts they picked up during the Bingo game.







Why do you think it's important to have a school counselor?

Guide students to think about the various ways a counselor can help them and their classmates.







How can you reach out to the school counselor if you need help?

Discuss different methods like visiting their office, asking for an appointment, or talking to a teacher for a referral.







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