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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.

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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

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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

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Counseling Kickoff

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