Lesson Plan

Inner Strengths Exploration

Guide 5th graders to identify their inner strengths through activities on positive self-talk and visualization, empowering them to become their own heroes.

This lesson builds self-confidence and resilience, providing essential tools for personal growth and overcoming challenges.

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Video and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Activity

7 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down and Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Be Your Own Hero

Introduce the concept of becoming your own hero. Highlight that each student has unique strengths and the power of positive self-talk. Explain that today's lesson is about discovering and celebrating our inner strengths.

Discover Your Inner Strengths

Discuss what inner strengths are. Prompt students to share examples. Mention that everyone has qualities that can help them overcome challenges.

Visualize Your Superhero Self

Guide students through a visualization exercise where they imagine themselves as heroes. Encourage them to think about a challenge they faced and how they overcame it.

Power of Positive Affirmations

Share examples of positive affirmations and encourage students to create their own. Explain why repeating affirmations helps build confidence.

Reflect and Share

Wrap up the session by inviting students to reflect on what they learned. Ask them to share one strength or affirmation they will use in their daily life.

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Be Your Own Hero

Tracy Breen

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