Lesson Plan

Counselor Connection Lesson Plan

Students will meet their school counselor, learn three key roles the counselor plays, and build initial comfort to seek support when needed.

Many students are unfamiliar with counseling services and hesitate to seek help. This lesson builds trust, clarifies the counselor’s role, and fosters a supportive classroom community.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Meet & Greet

5 minutes

Step 2

Ice-Breaker: Counselor Charades

7 minutes

Step 3

Presentation: Counselor Roles Overview

8 minutes

Step 4

Activity: Getting to Know You Worksheet

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Reflection

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Meet Your School Counselor!

Welcome, everyone! I’m your school counselor, Ms. Smith. Today we’re going to get to know each other so you feel comfortable coming to me for help. A fun fact about me: I love painting and making homemade pizzas!

What Is a School Counselor?

Explain that a counselor is more than someone you visit when you’re upset. Emphasize trust and support.

Role 1: Academic Planning

Talk about academic planning: class choices, goal setting, study strategies.

Role 2: Social-Emotional Learning

Describe social-emotional support: managing feelings, building confidence, and coping strategies.

Role 3: Conflict Resolution

Cover conflict resolution: peer disagreements, communication skills, and problem solving.

How to Connect & What’s Next

Preview the next activities: charades game and worksheet. Encourage questions and remind students how to reach you.