Lesson Plan

Hello, Counselor! Lesson Plan

Students will meet the school counselor, share about themselves, and learn one simple coping strategy to use when feeling upset.

Building trust and introducing coping tools sets a positive tone, supports self-regulation for students with diverse needs, and fosters a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

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Prep

Prepare Materials & Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm Up: Name Necklace

5 mins

Step 2

Introduce the Counselor

7 mins

Step 3

Worksheet: All About Me

7 mins

Step 4

Game: Feelings Matching

5 mins

Step 5

Activity: Coping Strategy Brainstorm

3 mins

Step 6

Cool Down: Deep Breathing

3 mins

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Hello! I'm Your School Counselor

A Little About Me

What Does a School Counselor Do?

How I Can Help You

Coping Strategies

Let’s Practice Deep Breathing

Questions?

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Warm Up

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Worksheet

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Game

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Activity

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Cool Down

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