The Counselor's Corner , developed by Cindy Dicks , school counselor in Lake City, and Dr. Bob Myrick , professor in Counselor Education, is a new publication for use in elementary schools. The program features the school counselor, a cast of comical puppets, and a few teachers who act as puppeteers and storytellers. There are mystery guests and guessing games. The scripted shows can reach all the students in a school and emphasize the value of good character traits, academic excellence, problem-solving skills, and an awareness of the world of work. It involves a variety of techniques including interviews with parents and others from the community, skits with big mouth puppets and videos to send students timely messages.
Teachers can follow up each morning show with a brief classroom discussion.
Children become familiar with various careers and more aware of the connection between school and the world of work. Nine of these personal qualities are presented during a school year. A series of eight shows relates the quality's importance for success at school and in the workplace. Thus, in the kit there are a total of 72 scripts in nine career quality books. A leader's manual is also included which shares set up and background information to help you personalize your show.