Meet Your Social Superhero!
Welcome students enthusiastically. Ask: “Who here likes superheroes? What powers do they have?” Explain that today’s superhero is someone at school who helps you: the social worker.
What Does a Social Superhero Do?
Explain that a social worker has a special role. Read each point slowly, pausing for questions.
Go through each duty with a real‐life example: listening when you feel upset, helping you share with a friend, and so on.
When to Call Your Social Superhero
Introduce the idea that anyone can need help. Invite students to think of times when they felt these things.
Stress how trust helps you open up. Ask: “How do you feel when you talk to someone you trust?”
Find Your Social Superhero
Share your office location and best times to drop by. Encourage students to come anytime they need support.
Lesson Plan
Meet Your Social Superhero Lesson Plan
Students will understand the role of the school social worker, learn how they support well-being, and identify trusted adults at school through discussion, an interactive trust‐circle activity, and a reflective worksheet.
Introducing the social worker builds students’ confidence to seek help, fosters emotional safety, and strengthens community awareness in K–5 classrooms.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Hook
3 minutes
Step 2
Role Overview & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Social Superhero Trust Circle Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Completion & Share
5 minutes