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Counselor Quest: Understanding Our School Counselor

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Lesson Plan

Counselor Quest: Understanding Our School Counselor

Role of School Counselor

This lesson introduces students to the role of a school counselor through interactive activities and multimedia. Students will learn about the various ways a counselor can support them, including emotional support, academic guidance, and conflict resolution. Understanding the role of a school counselor is crucial for students to feel comfortable seeking help and support when needed, fostering a safe and supportive school environment.

Audience

Kindergarten to Fourth Grade

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Worksheet: Counselor Role Reflection, Printable Cards: Counselor Role Scenarios, Markers, Whiteboard, Counselor's Toolbox Materials, and Emotion Charades Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about who a school counselor is and what they do.
  • Ask students if they have ever met the school counselor and what they think their job involves.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Step 3

Counselor's Toolbox

10 mins

  • Introduce the 'Counselor's Toolbox' activity.
  • Ask students to brainstorm and draw tools (like listening ears, a big heart, etc.) that a counselor might use to help students.
  • Share and discuss the drawings as a class.

Step 4

Interactive Activity

15 mins

  • Use the Printable Cards: Counselor Role Scenarios to play a role-playing game.
  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a scenario card.
  • Have students act out the scenario and discuss how a counselor might help in that situation.

Step 5

Emotion Charades

10 mins

  • Play a game of charades where students act out different emotions.
  • Discuss how a counselor can help with those feelings.

Step 6

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

  • Distribute the Worksheet: Counselor Role Reflection.
  • Ask students to draw or write about a time they might need to see a counselor and how the counselor could help them.

Step 7

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students and ask a few to share their worksheet reflections.
  • Reinforce the idea that school counselors are there to help and support them in many ways.
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Worksheet

Counselor Role Reflection

This worksheet helps students reflect on the role of a school counselor and how they can assist in various situations.

Draw or write about a time you might need to see a school counselor.

Think about times when you felt sad, confused, or needed help with friends.







How do you think a school counselor can help you?








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Counselor Role Scenarios

These cards provide scenarios for students to role-play how a counselor might help in different situations.




A student is feeling sad because they had a fight with a friend.







A student is nervous about an upcoming test.







A student is new to the school and feels lonely.







A student is being teased by classmates.







A student is having trouble concentrating in class.




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Emotion Charades Cards

These cards are used for the Emotion Charades game, where students act out different emotions.




Happy







Sad







Angry







Excited







Worried







Confused




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