Lesson Plan
Counselor Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will learn the role of a school counselor by listening to a story, participating in a discussion, and completing a fun detective activity to identify how and when to seek help.
Introducing counselors helps kindergarteners feel supported, builds trust in school adults, and empowers students to seek help when they need it.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Pre-Class Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Mystery Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Time
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Detective Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Share & Reflect
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Counselor Detectives!
What Is a School Counselor?
Story Time
Guided Discussion
Detective Activity
Share & Reflect

Reading


Worksheet


Activity

