Counselora · Small Groups
Keeping school materials in one place: small-group series
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Pick two supplies for a task and get ready to start.
Materials
These three story cards, the response page below, and pencils.
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Session 1: Find a first response
Opening · 4 minutes
“What does this task need?”
Story · 6 minutes
Fin wants to draw a circle. A pencil, paper, toys, and a lunch bag fill the desk. Fin needs space to start.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
Fin needs the pencil and paper within reach.
Practice · 10 minutes
One partner reads the story above. The other tries the words or actions in the supplied response. Switch readers if you want. Writing, drawing, watching, or passing is also a choice.
Student response · 3 minutes
What does this task need?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What does this task need?”
Session 2: Try a second situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“What does this task need?”
Story · 6 minutes
Pat is ready to look at a book. A toy and a cup cover the book on the table.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
Move the toy and cup aside so the book can be reached.
Practice · 10 minutes
Use the story above. Try a first response, then compare it with the supplied response. A partner can read the response instead of acting.
Student response · 3 minutes
What does this task need?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What does this task need?”
Session 3: Try a different situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“What does this task need?”
Story · 6 minutes
Jo needs paper for drawing. There is no paper on the table.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
“Can you help me get paper?”
Practice · 10 minutes
Use the story above. Write or say a response before reading the supplied response. Compare them. Choose one word or action that makes the response clearer.
Student response · 3 minutes
What does this task need?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What does this task need?”
Session 4: Choose and use the skill
Opening · 4 minutes
“What does this task need?”
Story · 6 minutes
Fin wants to draw a circle. A pencil, paper, toys, and a lunch bag fill the desk. Fin needs space to start.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
Fin needs the pencil and paper within reach.
Practice · 10 minutes
Choose story 1, 2, or 3 from the cards below. One partner reads it; the other gives a response. Switch readers if you want. Use the supplied responses to check whether the action fits the problem.
Student response · 3 minutes
What does this task need?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What does this task need?”
Story cards to print
Card 1
Fin wants to draw a circle. A pencil, paper, toys, and a lunch bag fill the desk. Fin needs space to start.
What does this task need?
Card 2
Pat is ready to look at a book. A toy and a cup cover the book on the table.
What does this task need?
Card 3
Jo needs paper for drawing. There is no paper on the table.
What does this task need?
Student response page
Story number: __________
My first words or action: ________________________________________________
A response I could try next: ________________________________________________
Response examples
1. Fin needs the pencil and paper within reach.
2. Move the toy and cup aside so the book can be reached.