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.

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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

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Meet Your School Counselor!

What Is a School Counselor?

Role 1: Academic Planning

Role 2: Social-Emotional Learning

Role 3: Conflict Resolution

How to Connect & What’s Next

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Counselor Connection

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Kasi Trent-Ashley

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