My school colors are blue and yellow. Our mascot is an arrow. I created simple signs in MS Word. I am attaching velcro dots to the poster and have an arrow that will point to where I am. Door signs are a must for counselors. It takes me a second to change my sign as I walk out the door and saves students, teachers, administrators and parents from being frustrated with not knowing where I am. 

Objectives:

• Meet the School Counselor
• Learn about the role of the school counselor

Standards:

• Create relationships with adults that support success

Materials:

• School Counselor Toolbox (plastic toolbox full of the below items)
• Worksheet
• Parent Letter​

Directions:
Introduce yourself to the class. Use the School Counselor Toolbox to facilitate a conversation about what a counselor does. Let students take turns coming up and picking an item and share why they think I might have it in my toolbox. (remind students that not everyone will get a turn)

1. Elephant - Big ears to listen with
2. Heart - care about everyone
3. Tissues - to dry up tears
4. Bandaids - to help when you are hurting
5. Dory - to remind you you can do it if you “just keep swimming”
6. Lock - I keep your secrets, unless someone will get hurt
7. Puzzle- I am here to help you solve your problems
8. Eraser - To fix mistakes
9. Elsa - to help you learn to “let it go”
10. Emoji cup - I can help you learn to “cup” (cope) with your emotions
11. Rice Krispy Treat - It is always a treat to come see me, you are never in trouble
12. Turtle - Because I like turtles and I want to learn about what you like.

Let students know examples of how they might see me. In a group, one-on- one, or in the class. Let students know that they can ask their teacher to come see me. If I am with another student or meeting with other adults, ask your teacher to send me an email and I will come get you as soon as I can. Pass out worksheet and have students draw their favorite part of school counselor’s job.
* I have also supplemented this lesson by starting with the story Mrs Joyce Gives the Best High Fives: Introducing the School Counselor by Erainna Winnett 

4 Heart:
This lesson helps students to understand the role of a school counselor and learn the numerous ways I am here to support them. The drawings pull my heart strings as I see what parts of my job they like best.