The provided source materials detail a collection of free resources and appreciation materials specifically designed for school counselors. These resources are primarily distributed through educational platforms such as Teachers Pay Teachers, Pinterest, and dedicated school counseling websites. The freebies focus on two main categories: functional tools for counseling sessions (such as lesson plans and activity sheets) and materials for celebrating National School Counseling Week. The sources indicate that these resources are intended to support school counselors in their work with students, offering downloadable printables, posters, and activities for various age groups, including elementary and middle/high school students.
Types of Available Freebies
The sources identify several distinct types of free resources available to school counselors. These range from instructional materials for student engagement to decorative items for office spaces.
Educational and Instructional Resources
Several sources highlight free materials designed for direct use in counseling sessions. Source [1] lists "School Counseling Freebies" that include lessons and activities suitable for individual, small group, and classroom settings. These are described as resources made available to make distance learning more accessible. Specifically, Source [1] mentions "Coronavirus Specific Freebies" tailored for elementary and middle/high school students.
Source [3] provides a detailed description of a specific "Meet the School Counselor" activity sheet. This freebie is designed to help students understand the counselor's role. It includes space for students to list reasons to see the counselor and sentences to complete, such as "The counselor is my adult friend because..." and "My counselor keeps my secrets unless..." The latter is noted as an important discussion point regarding confidentiality. The source also mentions a "cloud" space at the top of the sheet for students to write what they want to discuss.
Source [6] references a resource titled "Hopeful Endings & Happy Beginnings: A School Closure Distance Learning Activity." This is described as a 9-page presentation and activity plan intended to help students and families process the early closing of school campuses.
Appreciation and Advocacy Materials
Materials for National School Counseling Week are a recurring theme. Source [4] offers "School Counselor Posters FREEBIE" intended for display in an office or on a bulletin board to advocate for school counselors during this week.
Source [5] contains a mix of appreciation and activity resources. It mentions a "FREE printable card for students (or staff) to color and give to your school counselor." Additionally, it details "School Counselor Week Activities: 'Your Story Matters'," which includes "Make Your Own Uplifting Bookmark" competitions and "Uplifting Sheets." Source [5] also describes a poster featuring a motivational quote, suitable for printing in various sizes, and a set of four printable posters for a back-to-school bulletin board or appreciation week gifts. These posters cover topics such as the "ABC's of Bullying," "Confidentiality Rules," and "Where is the Counselor?" door signs.
Digital and Social Media Collections
Source [2] describes a Pinterest board containing "free printables, downloads, worksheets, and resources for school counselors." The board is noted to include resources for social emotional learning and emotional regulation strategies. Source [3] and Source [4] also utilize Pinterest as a distribution channel for their freebies.
Platforms and Distribution
The primary platform for accessing these freebies appears to be Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT). Source [3] explicitly directs users to download a free sheet at the author's TpT Store. Source [5] provides a link to a TpT store and encourages users to follow for updates on new products and freebies. Source [4] lists "teacherspayteachers.com" as the source of the posters.
Pinterest is also a significant distribution channel, serving as a curated collection point for resources (Source [2] and Source [4]). Dedicated school counseling websites, such as savvyschoolcounselor.com (Source [3]) and schoolcounselorstephanie.com (Source [6]), serve as repositories for these materials.
Eligibility and Access
Based on the provided sources, there are no specific eligibility requirements mentioned for accessing these freebies. The resources are generally described as being available for download by school counselors or educators. The sources do not mention any geographic restrictions, purchase requirements, or specific sign-up forms for these particular freebies. They are presented as direct downloads or accessible via links to specific web pages or platforms.
Conclusion
The available source material confirms the existence of a robust ecosystem of free resources for school counselors. These freebies, primarily distributed via Teachers Pay Teachers and Pinterest, serve dual purposes: providing functional tools for counseling activities (such as "Meet the Counselor" sheets and distance learning presentations) and facilitating the celebration of National School Counseling Week through posters, cards, and bulletin board materials. The resources are designed to be accessible to counselors working with students across various grade levels, from elementary through high school.