Lesson Plan
Hello Feelings Plan
Introduce the school counselor and build a supportive classroom community; students will learn to identify and label emotions and practice sharing in a group setting.
This lesson fosters trust with the counselor, helps children recognize and communicate feelings, and creates a positive climate for future social-emotional growth and success in school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Introductions
5 minutes
Step 2
Establish Ground Rules
5 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Identification Game
10 minutes
Step 4
Feeling Share Circle
8 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Celebration
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Hello, Feelings!
Today’s Plan
Meet Your Counselor
Our Ground Rules
Counseling Space Tour
Emotion Flashcards Examples
Feelings Chart Prompt
Emotion Identification Game
Feeling Share Circle
Closing & Celebration
Worksheet
Reading
Lesson Plan
Counselor Welcome Lesson Plan
Introduce the school counselor, explore counseling spaces, and help students identify and share feelings to build trust and a supportive environment.
This lesson builds rapport, familiarizes children with counseling spaces, fosters emotional recognition, and sets the foundation for future social-emotional learning and trust.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Counselor Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Establish Ground Rules
5 minutes
Step 3
Counseling Space Exploration
7 minutes
Step 4
Emotion Identification Game
8 minutes
Step 5
Feeling Share Circle and Closing
5 minutes
Worksheet
