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Counselor Puppet Show

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Marcela Montes

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Counselor Puppet Show

Teach what the counselor does in the school

In this lesson, students will watch a puppet show where a counselor puppet explains their job and how they help students. This lesson helps young students understand the role of the counselor in a fun and engaging way, making it approachable and easy to understand.

Audience

Pre-K students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Teach what the counselor does in the school

Materials

Puppet show script, Puppets, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Introduce the lesson by asking students if they know what a school counselor does.
  • Briefly explain that a school counselor is someone who helps students with their feelings, problems, and questions.

Step 2

Puppet Show

10 minutes

  • Perform the puppet show using the provided script.
  • Make the puppet interactive by asking the students questions during the show.

Step 3

Discussion

10 minutes

  • After the puppet show, gather the students for a discussion.
  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation about what the counselor does and how they can help students.

Step 4

Activity

5 minutes

  • Hand out emotion cards to the students and ask them to show the emotion that the puppet counselor talked about.
  • Encourage students to share a time when they felt that emotion and how the counselor could help.
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Reading

Puppet Show Script

This script is for the puppet show where the counselor puppet explains their role to the students.

Counselor Puppet: Hi everyone! I’m your friendly school counselor. Do you know what I do at the school? [Pause for student responses] That’s right! I am here to help you with your feelings, problems, and questions. Do you ever feel sad or mad? [Pause for student responses] Well, you can come and talk to me! I have special tools, like feeling cards, to help you talk about your emotions. I also help you if you have a problem with a friend. We can talk about it and find a solution together. Does anyone have a question about my job? [Allow time for students to ask questions and respond accordingly] Remember, I’m here to help you feel safe and happy at school. Thanks for listening!

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to guide the conversation after the puppet show about the role of the counselor.

What did the counselor puppet say they do at the school?

Encourage students to recall specific duties mentioned in the puppet show, like helping with feelings and problems.







Why is it important to have a counselor at the school?

Guide students to understand the importance of having someone to talk to when they are feeling sad, mad, or confused.







How can the counselor help you if you're having a problem with a friend?

Discuss conflict resolution and the counselor's role in helping students find solutions.







Can you think of a time when you might need to talk to the counselor?

Encourage students to share their experiences and feelings, making the concept of the counselor more relatable.







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