Lesson Plan
Students will meet the school counselor, understand the principle of confidentiality, learn to set SMART goals, and explore the Word of the Month, empowering them with trust-building and personal growth skills.
Building trust with the counselor and teaching confidentiality supports students’ emotional safety. SMART goal-setting fosters planning skills. Introducing a Word of the Month expands vocabulary and encourages positive behavior.
Audience
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Confidentiality Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
SMART Goals Mini-Lesson
15 minutes
Step 4
Word of the Month Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Meet Your School Counselor
Icebreaker: Two Truths and a Wish
What Is Confidentiality?
Confidentiality Scenarios
What Are SMART Goals?
Write Your Own SMART Goal
Word of the Month
Turn & Talk
Wrap-Up & Reminder

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