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Our Caring Counselor's Song!

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Lesson Plan

Our Caring Counselor's Song!

Students will be able to identify the school counselor as a helpful adult who supports them with feelings and school experiences.

Understanding the role of the school counselor helps young students feel safe, supported, and aware of resources available to them, fostering a positive school environment.

Audience

PreK 3

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Through song, discussion, and a hands-on activity.

Materials

Whiteboard or projector, Our Caring Counselor's Song Script, Counselor Helper Handout, and Our Caring Counselor's Slides

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Who Helps Us?

5 minutes

  • Display the first slide of Our Caring Counselor's Slides.
    - Ask students: "Who are some grown-ups at school who help us?" (e.g., teachers, principal, lunch helpers).
    - Introduce the idea of a school counselor. "Today, we're going to learn about another very special helper!"

Step 2

Introduce the Counselor's Role with Song

10 minutes

  • Display the slide with the song lyrics on Our Caring Counselor's Slides.
    - Use the Our Caring Counselor's Song Script to lead students in singing "Our Caring Counselor's Song."
    - After the song, discuss key phrases: "helps with feelings," "listen and care," "helps us share." Use simple language and ask guiding questions like: "What does our counselor help us do?"

Step 3

Counselor Helper Handout Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Counselor Helper Handout and crayons/markers.
    - Explain the handout: "On this paper, you see some pictures of things a counselor helps with. You can draw a picture of yourself talking to the counselor, or color the pictures that show how a counselor helps!"
    - Circulate and provide support and encouragement.

Step 4

Cool-Down: Share and Reflect

5 minutes

  • Ask students to share their drawings or tell one thing they learned about the counselor.
    - Conclude by reinforcing that the school counselor is a friendly, safe adult who is there to help them at school. "Remember, our counselor is always here to help you feel happy and safe at school!"
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Slide Deck

Who Helps Us at School?

• Teachers
• Principals
• Lunch Helpers
• And more!

Welcome students and ask about helpers at school to activate prior knowledge.

Meet Our School Counselor!

Our school has a special helper called a School Counselor.

They help us:
• With our feelings
• Make friends
• Solve problems

Introduce the school counselor as another important helper. Explain that today we'll learn about them with a special song.

Our Caring Counselor's Song!

(Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star")

Counselor, counselor, shining bright,
Helps us feel all day and night.
When we're sad or when we're glad,
They listen close, they understand.
Counselor, counselor, friend so true,
Always there for me and you!

Display the song lyrics and lead the class in singing. Encourage actions and enthusiasm. Explain the meaning of the lyrics in simple terms.

Counselor Helper Handout Time!

Time to show what you've learned!

• Draw yourself talking to the counselor.
• Color the pictures that show how a counselor helps.

Remember, our counselor helps with feelings and friends!

Explain the activity: Students will draw or color on their handouts about how the counselor helps. Circulate and assist.

We Love Our Counselor!

Our school counselor is a kind and safe grown-up.

They help us:
• Understand our feelings
• Get along with others
• Have a happy school day!

Ask students to share their work or one new thing they learned. Reiterate the counselor's role.

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Script

Our Caring Counselor's Song Script

Introduction (Teacher)

"Good morning, everyone! We're going to learn about a very special helper at our school today. This grown-up helps us with our feelings and how we get along with our friends. They are a super listener! To help us remember what they do, we're going to sing a song!"



Our Caring Counselor's Song (Teacher and Students)

(Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star")

Teacher: "Ready to sing? Let's use our voices and our hands to show what the counselor does!"

Sing together, encouraging students to make simple hand motions (e.g., pointing to self for 'me and you', hands over heart for 'feelings', cupping ear for 'listen').

Counselor, counselor, shining bright,

Helps us feel all day and night.

When we're sad or when we're glad,

They listen close, they understand.

Counselor, counselor, friend so true,

Always there for me and you!



Discussion (Teacher)

"Wow, that was a wonderful song! What did you hear in the song that our counselor helps with?"

Allow students to respond. Guide them to key concepts.




"Yes! They help us with our feelings! Can you show me a happy face? Can you show me a sad face? A silly face? Our counselor helps us talk about ALL of our feelings."

"What else did the song say? They listen close, right? Our counselor is a great listener, and it's okay to tell them anything that's on your mind. They are a safe person to talk to."

"And they are a friend so true, always there for me and you! That means they care about everyone and want to help us have a happy day at school."



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Worksheet

My Counselor Helper Handout!

Our school counselor is a very special helper! They help us with our feelings and how we get along with our friends.

What does our counselor do?

Draw a picture of yourself talking to your school counselor, or color the pictures below that show how a counselor helps!













Pictures to color (or draw your own!):

  • Picture 1: A child with a happy face. (Counselors help us feel happy!)

  • Picture 2: Two children sharing a toy. (Counselors help us be good friends!)

  • Picture 3: A child with a sad face talking to an adult with a kind smile. (Counselors listen when we are sad or have big feelings!)

  • Picture 4: A child raising their hand in class. (Counselors help us learn and do our best at school!)

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