GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR Digital Game SEL Meet the Counselor Lesson

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to start the school year with strong SEL skills, positive routines, and classroom community-building? our Welcome Back to School – This or That digital game for Grades 1–3 helps young learners practice teamwork, school routines, emotional awareness, wellbeing, counselor-friendly SEL skills, and positive classroom habits through interactive “this or that” choices. Designed to support back-to-school routines, wellbeing, teamwork, school readiness, social-emotional learning, classroom expectations, and positive behavior, this game gives students real-life beginning-of-the-year scenarios that help them settle in with confidence.

Perfect for the first week of school, morning meetings, counseling sessions, SEL lessons, or whole-class activities, this back-to-school SEL digital game helps children build connection, understand expectations, and feel emotionally safe and ready to learn. With kid-friendly language and colorful visuals, this game sets the tone for a positive, supportive school year.

What’s Included

• Interactive This or That PowerPoint game
• 30+ back-to-school scenarios focused on routines & SEL skills
• Teamwork-focused choices for building classroom community
• School routines & expectations practice (lining up, sharing, transitions, etc.)
• Supports wellbeing, emotional awareness & counselor-led lessons
• Ideal for Grades 1–3, early elementary & special education
• Simple language and bright visuals for young learners
• Perfect for whole-class use, small groups, counseling, morning meetings

Why Educators Love It

• Sets a positive tone for the school year
• Helps reinforce school routines, teamwork, and kind classroom behavior
• Builds connection, confidence, and emotional safety
• Trauma-informed and supportive from day one
• Easy to use — simply open in PowerPoint and play
• Great for SEL blocks, counseling awareness, and back-to-school activities