Use these meet the counselor activities in your beginning of the year counseling lessons. Students will learn about the role of the school counselor and what you can help with.
This circle of control activity teaches students the difference between what is inside their control and what is outside of their control.
Engaging 'Meet the Counselor' lessons, and activities to introduce the roles of school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists to various grade levels.
Use these meet the counselor activities in your beginning of the year counseling lessons. Students will learn about the role of the school counselor and what you can help with.
Teaching students about respecting personal space (and getting consent) before entering is important - "Personal Space Camp" and practicing the skills is a great way to do it!
Teach responsibility in the classroom with Character Education. This posts shares a variety of tools you can use to encourage responsibility.
Engaging 'Meet the Counselor' lessons, and activities to introduce the roles of school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists to various grade levels.
Starting off the year (or even just the quarter!) with your curriculum already mapped out? Huge time saver! This FREEBIE is a yearlong counseling curriculum map for K-5th grade with 16 social-emotional learning lesson ideas listed for each grade level. Love this but want it EDITABLE? Find that here: School Counseling Curriculum Maps EDITABLE […]
Use these meet the counselor activities in your beginning of the year counseling lessons. Students will learn about the role of the school counselor and what you can help with.
Gossip and rumors seem to be a natural part of human interaction, but that doesn't mean it's okay! This lesson engages students in super relatable "what would you do" scenarios.
Perspective taking is an important first step in empathy - this post shares about a perspective taking lesson to use in upper elementary
It's hard to talk to students without making it a lecture. Empower students while you teach them about respect using hands on activities
Quick, fun, no-prep SEL lesson activities that are perfect for before and after breaks or any time you need an extra fun guidance lesson
I don’t usually start the year off with a traditional “meet the counselor” lesson but I do have a lesson I love to use as my first of the new school year. My kickoff lesson for 3rd grade two years in a row now is to incorporate a size of the problem lesson. It sets […]
Self Control Counseling Lesson - This self control classroom counseling lesson plan will help students in grades 1-2 understand what self control is and what self control looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Students learn ways of demonstrating self control and then practice during a yoga movement break and partner turn taking activity. What's included: Detailed, scripted lesson plan (color and BW) Visual aid (color and BW) Whole class sorting activity (color and BW) Individual student fortune teller handout (color and BW, blank and pre-filled) FAQS: Q: Do I need extra materials? A: You'll need your favorite self control read-aloud, like Clark the Shark or What If Everybody Did That? You'll also need scissors, writing utensils, and coloring utensils. Q: How long will this take? A: I did this lesson in a 45-minute block with my first grade students. All students are different. Q: Can I use this in small groups or with an individual student? A: Absolutely! Click here to be the first to know about new resources and updates in my store!
two fun games to use in classroom guidance lessons or small group counseling to teach and practice self control strategies -Counselor Keri
4 meet the counselor activities and lessons that are sure to make you and your counseling program known to students and staff
"What If Everybody Did That?" by Ellen Javernick is a book that sparks empathy, critical thinking, and owning up to our actions. In this mentor text activity, each student gets a puzzle piece, one of 36 with different prompts inspired by the book. Then, they dive into imagining what would happen if everyone did the thing on their puzzle piece. They can write or draw their ideas about how it would play out. By exploring these "what if" scenarios, students get a deeper understanding of empathy, taking responsibility, and why every little action counts. It's a great way to learn while having a blast!
Engaging 'Meet the Counselor' lessons, and activities to introduce the roles of school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists to various grade levels.
Last year, I found a great idea for introducing myself to my students. It worked so well that I decided to do it again this year! The original idea came from Wanda P., a school counselor on the ASCAScene web forum. (If you aren't a member of ASCA, I recommend it just for the discussion forum alone. It's been a lifesaver at times.) I use Mrs. Potato Head to introduce the various parts of my job as Elementary School Counselor. I bring her in a bag to each class and have the kids help me put her back together again. As I take out each part, we talk about how that part helps me do my job. I created a handout that outlines what we go over in class and serves as a coloring page that students can give their parents to let them know who I am and what I do, too! Click here to download a copy of the Mrs. Potato Head handout and lesson plan. NEW!!! Click here to download a copy of Mr. Potato Head handout and lesson plan. The kids love Mrs. Potato Head and I leave her up all year in my office to remind the students what we talked about in class. It's a great way to start the new school year!
Help your students refocus on their goals and identify the strengths they have that will help them persevere and finish the school year strong with this fun perseverance activity!
This Teaching Tolerance aligned lesson is about understanding stereotypes and the harm they cause. It’s an important skill on its own and also a first step towards being able to identify and stand up to injustices. It focuses on what are stereotypes and examples of common stereotypes, why stereotypes are harmful, and reflecting on stereotypes […]
Use these meet the counselor activities in your beginning of the year counseling lessons. Students will learn about the role of the school counselor and what you can help with.
This year at a glance template is in Google Sheets and includes everything you need for your yearly planning inside a digital teacher planner format. This way you can keep your year at a glance at your fingertips! *Multiple options of each template are included so you can decide what best suits your yearly planning style.* PARTIALLY EDITABLE This year at a glance template is nearly completely editable. You can add rows/columns, change colours, etc. The only non-editable part is the bubble letters at the top of each sheet. They are imported as photos so they can be deleted and replaced with a Google font, if you wish to change them. PRINTABLE Print instructions are included so you can have a printable version of your scope and sequence template or year at a glance template at your fingertips! ACCESS FROM GOOGLE SHEETS This year at a glance template is created for use in Google Sheets. You can access it from any device in which you can open Google Sheets. TUTORIAL VIDEO A tutorial video is included to help you set up and use your Google Sheets scope and sequence template. THE DETAILS This Google Sheets year at a glance can be customized to your liking. That means you can change colours, fonts, hide rows, hide sheets, add rows, etc. It comes with a tutorial video to get the most use out of this resource. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✿ Dashboard with links to all of the templates ✿ Year at a glance template (2) - Outline each subject by month ✿ Curriculum map template (2) - Outline each subject by week ✿ Pacing guide template (2) - Set the pace for each subject by month or week ✿ Standards template (1) - Type your own standards and check off when taught ✿ Monthly planning (2) - Outline what will be taught each month for each subject A TON of template to plan your year with this digital teacher planner! ✨ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ✨ This product is a digital download. You will receive a PDF with a link to download to access the student teaching binder within Google Slides. Follow my Instagram @learngrowblossom to see any product updates! Copyright © Learn Grow Blossom A purchase allows for one license of personal classroom use. You may not share my products with anyone else. You are not permitted to alter my designs or products in any way.
5 tips for school counselors doing Kindergarten classroom guidance lessons: do your homework and start off prepared to avoid the Kindergarten craziness!
This tone of voice lesson plan or small group session helps to develop positive communication skills by teaching students about the impact of our tone of voice in common school and home situations, as well as the importance of paying attention to others’ tone of voice. In order to be a culturally sensitive and affirming resource, it […]
Meet the Counselor: Meet your counselor co-pilot! Your students will love learning about the counselor's role in this fun, flight-themed activity. This classroom guidance lesson introduces students to the role of the school counselor - including what the counselor does and does not do. Students play a fun game in which they answer true/false questions about the counselor's role and then play a movement-based game. What's included: Detailed, scripted lesson plan (objective, outline, materials list, ASCA standards alignment, suggested data collection, and interactive notebook elements) Pre-test/post-test Introductory PowerPoint 30 true/false cards about the counselor's role with blanks included (color and black/white) Student bookmarks (color and black/white Interactive notebook printable Bundle Up: This lesson is included in the Comprehensive Classroom Guidance Lesson Unit with Interactive Notebook. Click here to be the first to know about new resources and updates in my store! Terms Copyright © Counselor Keri, Keri Powers Pye. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. See product file for clip-art and font credits.
5 tips for school counselors doing Kindergarten classroom guidance lessons: do your homework and start off prepared to avoid the Kindergarten craziness!
This body language lesson (whole group or small group) helps to develop positive communication skills by teaching students 1) how to understand the message others’ body language sends and 2) to be conscious of what their own body language is saying. This activity also helps to develop empathy and theory of mind, pragmatics skills so […]
Students can make their own mini manners book but coloring, cutting and stapling the book together. Clipart provided by : www.edu-clips.com
The Invisible String is used a lot for grief and loss - it's also an amazing book for end of the year counseling lessons!
Social justice is a big concept - break it down when you're teaching kids about it by using books and starting with identity
Books, activities and lesson plans for teaching primary grade students about protective behaviors and sexual abuse disclosure - Erin's Law
Lesson and helps for LDS Primary 2 Lesson 33: I Can Pay Tithing
Check In Check Out is an evidence-based tier two behavior intervention. Here's my best tips, tricks, and resources to help you succeed with CICO.
This post contains affiliate links. Many moons ago (4 years and 3 months to be exact), I wrote a blog post about teaching empathy with the book Stand in My Shoes and a bunch of old shoe boxes. I used it a couple more times in the classroom and then a few more times in small […]
Are you a School Counselor, Psychologist, or Speech Pathologist who has a “LUNCH BUNCH” or...
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose." Dr. Seuss
Kindness demonstration to give students a visual representation of how kind acts create a ripple effect in the school community!
This mini book is a fun activity to do during a classroom counselor lesson or small group session. This activity is a great place for students to write their top 3 strategies for dealing with peer pressure. This book would be great for 4th & 5th grade students, but could also be adjusted to us...
