Voice Power Quest Game Board
3rd Grade Self-Advocacy 1-on-1 Counseling Game
Voice Power Quest!
Student: ____________
Date: ________
How to Play Roll 1-3 → Move along path → Follow the tile!
3 Steps: 1. Get Attention • 2. State Need • 3. Say "Thank You!"
Start
Deep Breath
Take 1 calm breath to get ready to use your voice!
Move Ahead
1 School Need
Need a Pencil
Pencil broke! Ask: "May I borrow a pencil? Thank you!"
Next
2 Peer Power
Desk Space
Desk tapped. Say: "Please stop tapping. Thank you."
Next
3 Counselor Turn
Echo Practice!
Counselor whispers: "I need help." Echo bravely: "I need help, thank you!"
Turn Down
Follow path to #4
7 Counselor Turn
Eye Contact Check
Look at counselor, breathe, and ask for a sticker politely with "Thank you!"
Turn to #8
6 Peer Power
Join Recess Game
Want to play? Say: "Can I join next round? Thanks for letting me!"
Go to #7
5 Star Boost!
Voice Power-Up!
High five your counselor for brave speaking! Jump +1 space ahead to #6!
Jump to #6
4 School Need
Explain #2 Again
Math was fast! Say: "Could you show me step 2 again? Thank you!"
Go to #5
Follow path to #8
8 School Need
Sensory Break
Too loud! Say: "May I take a 2-minute quiet break? Thank you."
Go to #9
9 Peer Power
Say "No Thanks"
Snack trade. Say: "No thank you, I want mine. Thanks for asking!"
Go to #10
10 Counselor Turn
Teacher Detective
Counselor grades papers. Say: "Excuse me!" Wait for eye contact, ask need, then say "Thank you!"
Go to #11
11 School Need
Can't See Board
Board blocked! Say: "May I move my chair to see? Thank you!"
Turn Down
Follow path to #12
Finish!
Voice Champion!
You asked clearly, set boundaries, and said thank you!
Earn 3 Session Stars! ⭐⭐⭐
14 Counselor Finale
Pick Your Goal
Tell counselor 1 self-advocacy phrase you will try this week in class!
Step to Finish!
13 Peer Power
Group Project
Talking at once! Say: "I have an idea to share. Thanks for listening!"
Go to #14
12 School Need
More Time Needed
Need 3 more mins. Say: "May I have a bit more time? Thank you!"
Go to #13
Tile Colors: School Need Peer Power Counselor Turn Star Boost
Stars Earned: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Counselor Facilitator Guide
Session Guide & Student Voice Toolkit
1-on-1 Strategy Sheet
Everyday Speech Target Skills
- • 1. Get Attention: Eye direction and shoulders relaxed before speaking ("Excuse me").
- • 2. State Need: Voice Volume Level 2-3 to name specific need without whining.
- • 3. Say "Thank You!": A polite, clear closing that reinforces positive social reciprocity.
Core Formula: 1. Get Attention → 2. State Need → 3. Say "Thank You!"
Counselor Turn Scripts
- #3 Echo Practice: Whisper: "Excuse me, I need help." Student echoes loudly at Volume 3: "Excuse me, I need help. Thank you!"
- #7 Eye Contact Check: Look down at notes. Wait for student to say your name and look at you before answering.
- #10 Teacher Detective: Counselor pretends to grade papers. Student says: "Excuse me, [Name]." Counselor pauses and looks up. Student asks: "Can you explain #3? Thank you!"
High-fives and Session Stars build immediate momentum!
Student Desk Pocket Strips (Cut & Keep!)
Keep in pencil box or taped to desk corner
Classroom Help Stems (With Step 3):
- • "Excuse me, I'm stuck on #___. Could you help? Thank you!"
- • "Could you please explain step 2 again? Thank you!"
- • "May I take a 2-minute quiet break? Thank you!"
Peer Boundary & Friend Stems:
- • "Please give me personal space right now. Thank you!"
- • "Can I join your game next round? Thanks!"
- • "No thank you, I'm keeping mine today. Thanks for asking!"
Cut-Out Player Tokens (Fold in half or use as game standees)
Coin Alternative: Heads = 2 • Tails = 1
📢 Voice Hero Player 1
⭐ Star Leader Player 2
🛡️ Brave Shield Player 3
💡 Bright Idea Player 4
End-of-Session Student Checkout: "Practice our 3 steps: 1. Get Attention • 2. State Need • 3. Say 'Thank You!'"
My Chosen Goal: ___________________
