Lesson Plan

Garden of Growth Stories Lesson Plan

Students will create and share stories about a magical garden where plants symbolize positive traits, enhancing narrative skills and emotional awareness.

This lesson fosters creative expression and emotional growth by connecting feelings to relatable garden imagery, making abstract concepts accessible.

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Preparation for Garden of Growth Stories

30 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction and Story Brainstorming

45 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Story Development and Sharing

45 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to the Garden of Growth Stories

Welcome the students and introduce the theme of a magical garden where each plant represents a positive trait or emotion. Mention that the purpose is to explore creativity and connect feelings with natural elements.

Discovering Our Garden

Provide an overview of the story activity. This slide introduces the idea that each plant symbolizes a positive trait or emotion. Engage students by asking them to think of examples.

Brainstorming Emotions & Traits

Encourage brainstorming. Ask students to sketch their ideas and write down the emotions each plant represents. Remind them that there's no right or wrong answer.

Building Your Story

Transition slide for moving from individual brainstorming to group work. Remind students that in pairs or small groups they will build a story featuring these elements.

Story Development & Sharing

Prepare students for story sharing. Encourage each group to present their story. Suggest that they focus on both the narrative and the meaning behind each plant.

Reflect & Grow

Wrap up the session by reflecting on how linking emotions to plants can help in understanding our own feelings. Ask students what they learned and how they felt during the activity.