Counselora · Small Groups
Finding an adult who can help at school: small-group series
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Find a school helper and know who to ask next.
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 could they ask a school adult?”
Story · 6 minutes
A made-up student returns a book. Now the student cannot find the classroom. School adults can help.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
“I need help finding my class.” Stay with the school adult while they help.
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 could they ask a school adult?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What could they ask a school adult?”
Session 2: Try a second situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“What could they ask a school adult?”
Story · 6 minutes
Pat is in class and cannot hear the next direction.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
“Teacher, can you say that again?”
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 could they ask a school adult?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What could they ask a school adult?”
Session 3: Try a different situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“What could they ask a school adult?”
Story · 6 minutes
Jo does not know which classroom to go to next and is beside an office staff member.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
“Can you help me find where my class is going?” Jo stays with the school adult.
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 could they ask a school adult?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What could they ask a school adult?”
Session 4: Choose and use the skill
Opening · 4 minutes
“What could they ask a school adult?”
Story · 6 minutes
A made-up student returns a book. Now the student cannot find the classroom. School adults can help.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
“I need help finding my class.” Stay with the school adult while they help.
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 could they ask a school adult?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What could they ask a school adult?”
Story cards to print
Card 1
A made-up student returns a book. Now the student cannot find the classroom. School adults can help.
What could they ask a school adult?
Card 2
Pat is in class and cannot hear the next direction.
What could they ask a school adult?
Card 3
Jo does not know which classroom to go to next and is beside an office staff member.
What could they ask a school adult?
Student response page
Story number: __________
My first words or action: ________________________________________________
A response I could try next: ________________________________________________
Response examples
1. “I need help finding my class.” Stay with the school adult while they help.
2. “Teacher, can you say that again?”
3. “Can you help me find where my class is going?” Jo stays with the school adult.