Meet the counselor

Meet the counselor activity: Learn s'more about the school counselor. Introduce your role as the school counselor with this fun s'more themed activity!

These Meet The Counselor activities are perfect for your back to school counseling lessons. Students will learn the role of the school counselor and how you can help with their social, emotional and academic needs. Use these at the beginning of the year in your classroom lessons!

When my children were small, they loved the Harry Potter series so much so that my oldest actually took a Harry Potter class in...

School has started which means my lessons are in full swing. In first grade we are learning all about our emotions and how to cope with the tough ones like disappointment, loneliness and anger.&nbs…

Looking for something to hand out at your school’s orientation, open house, or meet the teacher night? This editable school counseling brochure is super customizable, easy to read, and already has tons of info filled in to help you save time! The brochure includes information on school counseling duties, the topics we talk to kids […]

Whether your district calls it PBIS, RTI-B, or MTSS-B, chances are, you are providing your students with levels of support. This is a good thing! That said,

Get the word out about your elementary school counseling program with these free school counselor introduction downloads!

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…

Engaging 'Meet the Counselor' lessons, and activities to introduce the roles of school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists to various grade levels.

Counselors and school staff can use these open house materials to help students, parents, and guardians prepare for the new school year. Find helpful tips, advice, and resources on everything from registering for classes to making the most of your time at

Looking for fun activities to introduce your role as the school counselor to your students? These 5 fun meet the counselor activities will get your students engaged and moving while dispelling some myths about the counselor's role!

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Need to present to your faculty about the role of the school counselor? Want to educate staff about school counseling? I’ve done all the work for you with this school counseling presentation for faculty and staff! All the slides are complete and ready for your edits to make it the perfect fit for your school. […]

Introducing yourself and clearly stating your role is essential when developing rapport and creating a system based on effective communication. There are so many fun lessons to do this, but what ab…

I love this editable meet the counselor page. This resource allows you either use the outline that I have created, or change it to fit your own! It is so important to create a positive counseling practice & this is a simple way of setting the positive and organized tone at the beginning of the y...

‘I Want You to be You’ by L. Robin is my new favorite book for meet the school counselor lessons! 📚 This book validates children’s feelings so well! With lines like “share with me those feelings, while I share the space with you. You can tell me why you’re mad, or we can sit in silence, too. This is just such a great book to teach kids to accept their feelings, and it emphasizes that ALL of their feelings are OK. Head to the blog to learn more! #meetthecounselor #bibliotherapy

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Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, meet at school. They paint together and learn about colors. In the end, they declare, ""Let's be friends. / Seamos amigos. Rene Colato Lainez, a teacher in a bilingual kindergarten classroom, has crafted an ingenious story that authentically and naturally uses conversation to introduce children to English and Spanish. The fun friendship story engages children, while simple words, short sentences, and a glossary reinforce learning.

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