The Career Game Show

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What Others Say

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“Super fun activity that we did before winter break. I loved that there was more than just basic questions and some had the students up and moving around. Great resource!”
Kati R.
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“Oh how my students have loved this! Very engaging and for a multitude of grade levels. It ends up taking a couple class periods to get through, but it really gets students thinking more about careers. Thank you!”
Heather P.
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“My students absolutely loved this! We used it to learn about career clusters in our High School Life Skills classroom and discuss the different areas of careers. The content was engaging and the it pushed students out of their comfort zone working in teams and in front of the whole group. Also great to use while working on their social skills.”
Sonya L.
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Career Readiness Game Show – Interactive SEL Lesson on Career Exploration

Your students will LOVE this career readiness lesson!
Looking for a low-prep, interactive way to introduce career exploration? This quiz show–style SEL activity is the perfect way to help kids learn about the 16 different career clusters while practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and higher-level thinking skills.

Students will have fun “playing” while building awareness of future careers and the skills needed to succeed in them.

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Why You’ll Love This Career Readiness Lesson

✅ Hands-on & interactive – Students act, draw, and role-play while they learn
✅ Introduces all 16 career clusters – Makes career exploration engaging and memorable
✅ Customizable prompts – Edit questions to fit your grade level or program focus
✅ Low-prep – Easy setup for busy counselors and teachers
✅ Lesson plan included – With objectives and ASCA alignment

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Ways to Use This SEL Activity

• Stand-alone career readiness classroom guidance lesson

• Small group counseling focused on future goals

• Distance learning or teletherapy via screen share

• Screen-free option with included printable task cards

• Supplement to college and career readiness programs

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Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Teams role-play career-related prompts

• True or False – Test knowledge about careers and skills

• Sketch It – Draw quick answers to challenges

• Imagine If – Explore creative “what if” career scenarios

• Risk – A mystery challenge that keeps students on their toes

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What’s Included

✔ Google Slides™ & PowerPoint presentations
✔ Printable task cards with the same prompts for no-tech use
✔ 6+ additional low-prep activity formats for flexibility
✔ Full school counseling lesson plan
✔ Activities designed for 40–60 minutes, but easily adaptable for shorter sessions

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Covered

• M 1 – Belief in development of whole self, including mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being

• M 3 – Sense of belonging in the school environment

• M 6 – Positive attitude toward work and learning

• B-LS 2 – Demonstrate creativity

• B-SS 2 – Create positive and supportive relationships

• B-SS 6 – Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills

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Perfect For

• Elementary & middle school counselors

• Career exploration lessons in SEL or guidance

• Transition activities for preparing students for the future

• Classroom teachers incorporating career awareness into community-building lessons

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Teach your students about the different career clusters in this school counseling career readiness lesson.