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Getting to Know Your Counselor

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Lesson Plan

Getting to Know Your Counselor

Counselor Introductions

This lesson aims to introduce the school counselor to third-grade students. The session will include a fun and interactive activity, watching a brief video, and a group discussion to help students understand the role of their counselor and learn some personal facts about them. This will build a foundation of trust and familiarity, which is crucial for students to feel comfortable seeking help from their counselor in the future.

Audience

Grade 3 Students

Time

30 Minutes

Approach

Inquiry-Based Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Whiteboard, Video: Managing Feelings & Emotions For Elementary-Middle School, Discussion: Counselor's Role, Worksheet: Counselor's Personal Facts, Answer Key: Counselor's Personal Facts, and Printable Cards: Questions for Game

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce yourself as their school counselor.
  • Explain the purpose of the session: to get to know each other and understand the role of a school counselor.
  • Briefly outline the activities planned for the session.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion - Counselor's Role

5 mins

  • Discuss the video and relate it to the counselor's role in the school.
  • Use the discussion questions from the "Counselor's Role" discussion attachment.
  • Encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts.

Step 4

Activity - Personal Facts Game

10 mins

  • Explain the game: Students will draw questions from a set of printable cards and ask the counselor to answer them.
  • Use the "Questions for Game" printable cards attachment for the questions.
  • Add a fun element by allowing students to guess the answers before they are revealed.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

3 mins

  • Hand out the "Counselor's Personal Facts" worksheet.
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet based on the facts shared during the game.
  • Offer assistance as needed and encourage students to work together.

Step 6

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize what was learned during the session.
  • Emphasize the counselor's availability and willingness to help students with any issues or concerns.
  • Thank the students for their participation and answer any final questions they may have.
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Discussion

Counselor's Role

A brief discussion to help students understand the role of a school counselor and how they can assist within the school environment.

What is the role of a school counselor?

Help students understand that counselors support emotional well-being, provide academic guidance, and assist with problem-solving.







Why do you think it's important to have a school counselor?

Discuss the importance of having someone in the school who students can talk to and help them with their feelings and problems.







How do you feel knowing there's a counselor available to help you?

Encourage students to express their feelings and thoughts about having someone they can go to for help.







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

Provide examples such as feeling sad, having a disagreement with a friend, or needing help with schoolwork.







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Worksheet

Counselor's Personal Facts

A worksheet for students to jot down personal facts about their school counselor that they learn during the activity.

Write down two facts you learned about your counselor from the game.

Examples: Hobbies, favorite book, why they became a counselor, etc.







Why is it important to know these facts about your counselor?

Think about how knowing more about someone can help you feel more comfortable with them.







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Answer Key

Counselor's Personal Facts Answer Key

An answer key to provide correct answers for the 'Counselor's Personal Facts' worksheet.

Write down two facts you learned about your counselor from the game.

Example: Hobbies - Reading and gardening.
These answers will vary based on the counselor's personal information shared during the game.

Why is it important to know these facts about your counselor?

Knowing these facts helps build trust and makes students feel that the counselor is approachable.
Understanding personal facts about the counselor can create a connection and make students feel more comfortable approaching them.

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Worksheet

Questions for Game

Printable cards with questions that students can ask the counselor during the game activity. These are designed to help students learn more about their counselor.




What is your favorite hobby?







Why did you decide to become a counselor?







What is your favorite book or movie?







Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them.







What are some things you do to relax or have fun?







What is one interesting fact about yourself that you think we should know?







What is your favorite food?







What is one thing you enjoy about working at this school?




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