Lesson Plan

Counselor Connections Plan

Students will meet the school counselor, learn about available support services, create personalized name tents, and complete a needs assessment to build rapport and inform future sessions.

This lesson helps 8th graders connect with their counselor, understand resources, and share their individual needs, fostering trust and setting a supportive tone for the year.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Icebreaker

7 minutes

Step 2

Support Services Overview

8 minutes

Step 3

Name Tent Creation

15 minutes

Step 4

Needs Assessment Completion

15 minutes

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Meet Your School Counselor!

About Me

What Does a School Counselor Do?

Support Services Overview

Confidentiality & Trust

How to Connect with Me

Name Tent Activity

Needs Assessment Instructions

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Cool Down

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Game

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Counselor Connections

Rezana McCray

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