Lesson Plan
Counselor Quest Plan
Introduce 3rd graders to their school counselor’s role and practice three concrete strategies to ask for help, empowering students to seek support when they need it.
Early connection with a trusted adult promotes emotional safety, reduces stigma around asking for help, and equips students with practical tools to advocate for themselves.
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Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Counselor Role Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Class Discussion on Help-Seeking
5 minutes
Step 4
Modeling Help-Seeking Strategies
10 minutes
Step 5
Student Practice & Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Counselor Quest: Meet Your School Counselor
Welcome & Warm-Up
Meet Your Counselor
What Does a Counselor Do?
When Might You Visit?
Class Discussion: Asking for Help
Help-Seeking Strategies
Student Practice & Role-Play
Closing & Reflection

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