Lesson Plan
Meet Your School Counselor Lesson Plan
Students will meet their school counselor, learn the counselor’s role, and practice when and how to seek support, building trust and emotional safety.
Introducing the counselor early helps kindergarteners feel secure, understand available support, and fosters social-emotional well-being from day one.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Role of the Counselor
10 minutes
Step 3
When and How to Seek Help
8 minutes
Step 4
Closing & Goodbyes
7 minutes
Lesson Plan
Counselor Adventure Lesson Plan
Students will meet their school counselor, learn her role in supporting feelings and friendships, and practice requesting help using a simple request card.
Building early trust with the school counselor fosters students’ social-emotional development, helps them identify and share feelings, and ensures they know when and how to seek support in a safe environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Role of the Counselor
10 minutes
Step 3
When and How to Seek Help
8 minutes
Step 4
Closing & Goodbyes
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Counselor Adventure
Hi, I’m Your Counselor!
What Does a Counselor Do?
Feelings We All Have
When To Visit the Counselor
How To Ask For Help
Color & Draw
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
