Who is Your School Superhero?

In our school, we have a counselor who is like a superhero. A school counselor helps us solve problems, understand our feelings, and keeps us safe and happy. Today, you get to show us your very own superhero!

Draw Your School Superhero

Imagine if our school counselor was a superhero. What special powers would they have?

Write About Your Superhero

Answer these questions about your school counselor superhero:

1. What is one special power your counselor superhero has to help you?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. How do you feel when your counselor superhero helps you?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Write one sentence about why your counselor is like a superhero.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Reflection

Sometimes, we all need a little help. Who is someone in your school (like your counselor) that you can always count on? Write their name and one thing they do to help you.

Have fun creating your superhero and remember that everyone can be a hero by helping each other!

A Day with Our Counselor

Today, we will take a little journey to see what a school counselor does every day. In our story, we meet Ms. Jamie, the school counselor, who is a kind helper to all the students.

Morning Greetings

Every morning, Ms. Jamie welcomes the students with a big smile. As children come into school, she sits in a cozy corner of the school office. She listens to their stories and sometimes helps them with little problems—like missing a crayon or feeling a little shy.

Helping When a Problem Arises

One day, Tommy felt upset because he lost his favorite pencil. When he sat down quietly, Ms. Jamie noticed and asked him, "How can I help you today?" Tommy shared his worry, and Ms. Jamie helped him look for the pencil. Together, they found it under a desk! Tommy felt so happy and relieved.

A Special Place for Feelings

Ms. Jamie also has a special room called the 'Feelings Room.' In this room, children can sit quietly, draw their feelings, or just talk about what is making them happy or sad. This helps everyone feel understood and cared for.

Ending the Day

At the end of the day, Ms. Jamie reminds everyone that it’s okay to ask for help. She believes that every student is like a superhero—each with unique powers. She tells them, "Remember, even superheroes need help sometimes!"

Reflection

Think about your day at school. Was there a time when you needed a little help? How did someone make you feel better?

This is a simple day with our counselor, a true school superhero, who makes sure that every day is filled with kindness, care, and a little bit of magic.

Counselor Chat Discussion Guide

Welcome students! Today, we're going to chat about our school counselor and what makes them a great helper. Use the questions below to share your thoughts and listen to your classmates. Remember, every idea is important because everyone has a unique point of view!

Opening Question

• Who can tell me what a school counselor does at our school?

Discussion Prompts

1. What makes someone a good helper?
   • Think about your counselor and other people who help you. What are some ways they show they care?
   • Follow-up: Can you share a time when someone helped you feel better?

2. How do you feel when you get help from someone like our counselor?
   • Describe a time you felt really happy or safe after someone helped you.
   • Follow-up: Why is it important to feel safe at school?

3. What are some special powers you would give to a school counselor if they were a superhero?
   • Imagine you could add a fun or magical power to help students even more. What would it be and why?
   • Follow-up: How do these powers help you and your friends?

Reflection Questions:

• If you could thank your counselor with a special message or drawing, what would you say or create?
• Who else at school do you think can be a helper, and how do they show it's done?

Group Activity

• Form small groups and discuss your answers. Each group can share one idea with the whole class. This way, we learn even more ways to help each other!

Remember: Always listen carefully, share kindly, and ask questions if you’re curious about someone else’s idea. Let's have a great chat about how our counselor and our friends make our school a wonderful place to learn!

Role Play - Counselor in Action

In this activity, students will act out scenarios to better understand how a counselor helps them and how they can approach a counselor when they need assistance. Here’s how the role play will work:

Instructions:

1. Set the Scene:

   • Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.
   • Each group will receive a simple scenario where a student needs help at school. For example, scenarios could include:
     • Feeling sad after a disagreement with a friend.
     • Being confused about what to do when left out during playtime.
     • Needing help with sharing and taking turns.

2. Assign Roles:

   • In each group, one student will play the role of the student who needs help, another will be the counselor, and others may act as friends or classmates. Rotate roles so everyone gets a chance to play the counselor.

3. Act Out the Scenario:

   • The student acting as the counselor should listen carefully, speak kindly, and ask simple questions to understand what the student needs. For example: "How can I help you feel better?" or "Do you want to talk about what happened?"
   • Encourage students to use friendly body language and voice to simulate a real conversation.

4. Discuss After the Role Play:

   • After each role-play, gather the class together and ask volunteers to share what happened during their play, focusing on how the counselor helped the student.
   • Ask reflective questions like: "How did it feel to ask for help?" and "What did you notice about how a counselor listens?"

Follow-Up Points:

• Why is it important to ask for help when you need it?
• How do you think the counselor felt while helping you?
• What are some kind words or actions you can use to support your friends at school?

Tips for Teachers:

• Ensure that all students feel safe and supported during the activity.
• Provide positive feedback on how students communicated and showed empathy.
• Adjust the scenarios based on the class's comfort level and understanding.

Enjoy exploring how our school counselors help us be our very best every day!

Counselor Connection

In this fun and interactive game, students will explore and reinforce the role of a school counselor by matching different scenarios with the appropriate actions that a counselor might take. This activity not only solidifies their understanding of how a counselor helps them but also encourages thoughtful discussion on problem-solving and emotional support.

Game Overview

Objective:

• To help students understand the ways in which a school counselor supports them by matching scenarios with the right actions.

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Write several short scenarios on individual cards. Each scenario should describe a situation where a student might need the help of a counselor (for example, feeling sad after a playground dispute, being left out during recess, or feeling nervous about a school test).
   • Prepare a set of action cards that describe ways a counselor could help (such as "Listening carefully," "Offering advice," "Helping to solve a problem," or "Encouraging a friend to share their feelings").

2. How to Play:

   • Divide the class into small groups or pairs.
   • Give each group a set of scenario cards and action cards.
   • Ask the students to read each scenario and then choose the action card they believe best matches how a school counselor would help in that situation.

3. Discussion:

   • Once all groups have matched their cards, bring the class together for a discussion.
   • Ask each group to share one scenario and explain why they paired it with the chosen action.
   • Encourage other students to add suggestions or share similar experiences.

4. Reflection:

   • End the game by asking: "How did matching the scenarios with the right actions help you understand what a school counselor does?"
   • Prompt students to share any ideas on how they can be helpers to one another, just like a school counselor.

Materials Needed:

• Scenario Cards (one for each scenario)
• Action Cards (one for each counselor action)
• A space to form small groups

Follow-Up Points:

• Why is it important to understand the different ways a counselor can help?
• How can you use these ideas when a friend or classmate needs help?
• What are some kind words or actions you can use to show your support for others?

This game not only reinforces the role of the school counselor but also empowers students to think about support and empathy in their daily interactions.

Have fun playing and learning through the Counselor Connection game!