Lesson Plan
Rapport Builders Lesson Plan
Introduce 1st graders to school counseling by building rapport through name‐tag creation, icebreakers, and sharing activities to foster a supportive group environment.
Building rapport early helps students feel comfortable sharing ideas, fosters trust in the counselor and peers, and lays the foundation for future group sessions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Name Tag Creation
7 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker: My Favorite
8 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity: Get to Know You
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Rapport Builders: Welcome!
Materials for Today
Warm-Up & Name Tag Creation
Icebreaker: My Favorite
Worksheet: Get to Know You
Reflection & Closing

Worksheet


Worksheet

