The Elementary School Counselor’s Book of Lesson Plans Volume 2
$30.00
Help students develop the social emotional skills they need to succeed in school and in life with The Elementary School Counselor’s Book of Lesson Plans Volume 2. Created specifically for elementary school counselors, school counseling professionals, teachers, educators, and SEL leaders, this practical resource provides ready-to-use social emotional learning lessons for grades K-5.
Description
Based on the author’s 20 years of experience as an elementary school counselor, this book includes 20 engaging counseling lesson plans designed to help students build a positive school community while developing essential coping skills, emotional awareness, and resilience.
Students will learn important life skills through lessons focused on:
• Friendship skills and building positive relationships
• Social skills and communication
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Creating a kindness culture and practicing empathy
• Goal setting and motivation
• Emotional regulation and managing big feelings
• Coping with anxiety, stress, and challenging situations
• Developing resilience, perseverance, and a growth mindset
• Building confidence, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making
Each lesson is thoughtfully designed for elementary school counseling programs and classroom SEL instruction and includes grade-level adaptations for kindergarten through fifth grade. Whether you are a school counselor planning classroom guidance lessons, a teacher integrating SEL activities, or an educator supporting student mental health and emotional growth, this resource provides the structure and tools needed to make SEL instruction meaningful and effective.
Bonus Learning Features Include:
✓ ASCA-Aligned Lessons – Every lesson connects to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success.
✓ K-5 Grade Adaptations – Activities are modified to meet the developmental needs of younger and older elementary students.
✓ Ready-to-Use Counseling Lessons – Save planning time with organized lessons that can be used immediately in classroom guidance or small groups.
✓ Discussion Starters – Encourage student reflection, conversation, and deeper understanding of SEL concepts.
✓ Engaging Activities – Hands-on activities help students practice and apply social emotional skills.
✓ Bibliographies – Includes recommended children’s books to support each SEL topic.
✓ Student Assessments and Reflection Activities – Check understanding and reinforce learning.
✓ Closing Activities – End each lesson with meaningful opportunities for students to reflect and connect learning to everyday life.
✓ Yearly Counseling Calendar – Includes guidance for organizing lessons throughout the school year.
Who Will Benefit From This Book?
This book is an essential resource for:
• Elementary school counselors creating comprehensive school counseling programs
• New and experienced school counselors looking for structured SEL lesson plans
• Teachers who want to teach specific social emotional learning skills in the classroom
• SEL coordinators developing a positive school culture
• Educators supporting student behavior, emotional regulation, and mental wellness
• Schools implementing character education, kindness initiatives, and resilience-building programs
Whether you are teaching a classroom lesson, leading a small counseling group, or strengthening your school’s SEL program, The Elementary School Counselor’s Book of Lesson Plans Volume 2 provides practical, research-informed activities that help children develop the skills they need to thrive.
