School Counsellor
Who is your school counsellor?
Ms. Knowles
( Rhymes with bowls, trolls and goals)
Who does the school counsellor work with?
students, teachers, school staff, and families to help everyone feel safe at school.
What might the school counsellor teach in your classroom?
the school counsellor teaches about friendship skills like making friends and being kind, how to handle big feelings such as sadness, anger, or worry, how to make healthy choices for your body, brain, and emotions, ways to solve conflicts by talking things out, coping strategies to help you calm down when things feel hard, and how your brain works to help you think, feel, and make good choices.
Can you name a few different emotions besides mad, sad, or happy?
excited, tired, scared, nervous, calm, annoyed, uncertain, worried, lonely, disappointed, curious, proud, frustrated, embarrassed, hopeful, and even silly—and each one helps us understand what’s going on inside and how we react to people, places, and situations around us.
Who is Ms Knowles 4 legged friend that comes to school sometimes?
Wilson, my Bernedoodle who works as my counselling assistant
Are you in trouble when you meet with the school counsellor?
NO! I am one of the problem solvers at school.
Why does the school counsellor teach lessons in classrooms?
to help students learn how to be kind friends, solve problems, understand and manage big feelings, make healthy choices, and feel safe, calm, and ready to learn
Is it possible to feel angry, nervous and excited at same time?
Yes!!
Emotions can happen together, even when it doesn't make sense to us at the moment.
What grade levels does Ms. Knowles work with?
Kindergarten to Grade 6
Why would someone meet with the school counsellor?
if you need a safe adult to talk to, if things feel hard at home, if you're having trouble with friends, if you want help with a project, if you're learning how to handle big feelings like sadness, anger, or worry, if you just want to share a funny joke—and don’t forget, I am is always looking for someone to wash my car! 😄
What is the most important classroom expectation when I visit your class?
Respectful listening
What is a coping skill or tool?
A coping skill is something you can use or do to help yourself feel better when you're having a hard time, like when you're feeling worried, angry, or sad. It’s like a tool that helps you calm down, solve problems, or feel safe—like taking deep breaths, talking to someone, drawing, or going for a walk.
YES or NO
Ms. Knowles is the only school counsellor at our school?
Yes, Ms. Knowles is our school counsellor! But she’s not the only grown-up who can help you. Your teacher, other teachers, and school staff are also here to support you. You get to choose which adults feel safe to talk to — your “safe people” — and they’re all happy to help!
How do you get to see the school counsellor?
Ask your teacher or have your parents contact your teacher
What are social skills?
Social skills are the ways we show kindness, solve problems, listen to others, take turns, share, work in groups, understand feelings, and get along with classmates so we can make friends, feel safe, and learn together at school.
Name a coping skill.
taking deep breaths, talking to a trusted adult, drawing, going for a walk, listening to music, squeezing a stress ball, reading a book, saying kind things to yourself, taking a break, doing mindfulness or belly breathing, writing in a journal, stretching, or having a snack or drink to help your body and brain feel calm and safe