Counselor Connection Lesson Plan Meet Your Counselor
Tier 1 Classroom Lesson โข 3rd Grade
45 Minutes
Whole Class Instruction
Learning Objective
Students will learn the school counselorโs role, recognize when and how to seek support, and practice help-seeking through guided activities.
The "Why"
Building rapport with the counselor fosters trust and ensures students feel comfortable asking for help with academic, social, or emotional challenges.
Prep (15 min)
Print & cut Emotion/Scenario Cards
Print "All About My Counselor" Worksheets
Print "Counselor Exit Tickets"
Review Intro Slide Deck
Display Contact Info Poster
Approach
Interactive Presentation Role-Play Hands-on Work
Materials & Resources
Counselor Introduction Slide Deck
All About My Counselor Worksheet
Emotion Cards Set
Help-Seeking Scenario Cards
Counselor Contact Info Poster
Counselor Exit Ticket Worksheet
Instructional Sequence
1. Introduction & Warm-Up
5 Minutes
Gather students in a circle and point out the Counselor Contact Info Poster .
Ask: โWho can tell me what a school counselor does?โ
Invite volunteers to share times someone helped them.
Establish class norms: listen respectfully, share kindly, and participate actively.
2. Counselor Role Presentation
10 Minutes
Present the Counselor Introduction Slide Deck .
Cover: Name/Welcome, Key Roles (Academic/Social/Emotional), When to seek help, and How to visit.
Pause after each slide for student questions.
Differentiation: Use visuals and check comprehension with thumbs-up/thumbs-down.
3. Worksheet Activity
10 Minutes
Distribute the All About My Counselor Worksheet .
Students draw/write one thing they learned and one question they still have.
Circulate to support students who need help writing or drawing.
Differentiation: Offer sentence starters or allow drawing-only responses for ELL.
4. Help-Seeking Role-Play
15 Minutes
Divide students into pairs or small groups.
Give each group a card from the Help-Seeking Scenario Cards and an emotion from the Emotion Cards Set .
Peers identify the emotion and model how to ask the counselor for help using polite phrases.
Differentiation: Allow groups to choose scenarios or use picture cues for support.
5. Exit Ticket & Wrap-Up
5 Minutes
Hand out the Counselor Exit Ticket Worksheet .
Students write one thing they learned and one way they might ask for help.
Quick verbal debrief: Invite 2โ3 students to share responses.
Standards Alignment: CASEL Competencies โ Social Awareness & Relationship Skills.
Counselor Intro Slides Meet Your Counselor
Hello! Iโm Ms. Rivera, your school counselor. Iโm here to support you with school, friendships, and feelings.
Teacher Note: Welcome students and introduce yourself. Say: โHi everyone! Iโm Ms. Rivera, your school counselor. Iโm so excited to work with each of you!โ
What Does a Counselor Do?
Academic Support
Planning, study tips, and setting goals for school.
Social-Emotional
Talking through feelings and solving problems.
Skill Building
Making friends and managing stress.
"I help you with schoolwork, listen to your feelings, and teach you how to be a great friend!"
When Should You Seek Help?
Feeling sad, worried, or angry
Having trouble making or keeping friends
Getting stuck on schoolwork or a project
Feeling nervous about something new
If you ever feel this way, you can come to me!
How to Visit
1
Ask your teacher to send you or send an email
2
Write your name on the Counselor Sign-Up Sheet
3
Drop by my office during recess or lunch
4
Raise your hand and say, โCan I talk with you?โ
No problem is too big or too small!
Counselor Connection Worksheet All About My Counselor
Get to know the person who is here to help you!
Name:
Date:
1. Draw Your Counselor
Draw a picture of your school counselor in the box below. Then write their name on the line.
Counselorโs Name:
2. Two Things My Counselor Can Help Me With
1
2
3. How I Might Feel When I Ask for Help
Circle all the feelings you might have when you decide to talk to the counselor:
Sad
Worried
Angry
Nervous
Confused
Alone
4. My Question for the Counselor
Write one question you still have for your school counselor.
Thank you for completing this worksheet! We will use your questions to learn more about how your counselor can support you.
Emotion Cards Activity Emotion Cards Set
Print on cardstock, cut along the dotted lines, and laminate for durability. Use during role-play activities to identify and express feelings.
Cut lines
๐
Happy
๐ข
Sad
๐ก
Angry
๐
Worried
๐ฐ
Nervous
๐คฉ
Excited
๐จ
Scared
๐ค
Confused
๐ซ
Frustrated
๐
Proud
๐
Lonely
๐
Calm Help Seeking Scenario Cards Help-Seeking Scenario Cards
Print on cardstock and cut along the dotted lines. Each group draws a scenario to act out with their counselor.
Scenario Kit
Scenario 1
โI canโt understand my math homework and feel stuck.โ
Scenario 2
โI feel sad because I didnโt get picked for the recess game.โ
Scenario 3
โMy best friend and I had an argument and Iโm upset.โ
Scenario 4
โIโm nervous about the spelling test tomorrow.โ
Scenario 5
โSomeone teased me at lunch and I feel hurt.โ
Scenario 6
โIโm confused about how to start my science project.โ
Scenario 7
โI feel frustrated that I canโt read a story on my own.โ
Scenario 8
โIโm scared to try a new activity in music class.โ
Scenario 9
โI feel angry because a classmate took my pencil.โ
Scenario 10
โI feel lonely because I donโt know anyone at my new school.โ
Scenario 11
โIโm worried Iโll forget my lunch box at home.โ
Scenario 12
โI feel stuck and donโt know how to write my story.โ
Counselor Contact Poster Meet Your School Counselor
Place Counselor Photo Here
My Name is:
Ms. Rivera
Office Location:
Room 210
Down the hall, 2nd door on the right.
When can you see me?
Mon โ Fri: 8:00 am โ 3:30 pm
Drop-in during recess and lunch!
How to Visit:
1
Ask your teacher for a counselor pass.
2
Write your name on the sign-up sheet outside Room 210.
3
Stop by when the โWelcomeโ sign is out.
I can help with:
Schoolwork questions
Friendships and feelings
Solving big or small problems
"No problem is too big or too small!"
rivera.counselor@school.edu (555) 123-4567 ext. 210
Counselor Check Out Ticket Exit Ticket
Check Out Time!
Counselor Visit Wrap-Up
Name:
Date:
1. One New Thing I Learned
2. How I Might Ask for Help
Example: "I feel worried. Can I talk to you?"
3. My Comfort Level
Very Comfortable
Comfortable
Not Comfortable
Exit Ticket
Check Out Time!
Counselor Visit Wrap-Up
Name:
Date:
1. One New Thing I Learned
2. How I Might Ask for Help
Example: "I feel worried. Can I talk to you?"
3. My Comfort Level
Very Comfortable
Comfortable
Not Comfortable