Lesson Plan
Counseling Kickoff Lesson Plan
Introduce 2nd graders to the counseling space and routines through calming exercises, storytelling, movement, and hands-on activities to build safety, rapport, and self-regulation skills.
This lesson eases student anxiety about counseling, establishes expectations, fosters trust, teaches calm-down strategies, and encourages emotional expression for future support.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Print Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Calm and Quiet Time
3 minutes
Step 2
Welcome and Objective
5 minutes
Step 3
Story Time
7 minutes
Step 4
Movement Break
3 minutes
Step 5
Hands-On Activity
7 minutes
Step 6
Discussion/Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to Counseling!
Calm and Quiet Time
Breathing Exercise
Counseling Expectations
Story Time: My Feelings Matter
Feelings Check-In
Movement Break
Hands-On Activity
Share Your Choice
Discussion & Next Steps

Worksheet

