Lesson Plan

Reflective Gratitude

Students will reflect on past experiences to identify moments of gratitude, fostering positive attitudes and mindful reflection.

This lesson builds emotional resilience and encourages students to appreciate positive moments from their past through reflective activities and multimedia engagement.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Context Setting

10 minutes

Step 2

Individual Gratitude Reflection

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Sharing Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Looking Back with Gratitude

Welcome students and introduce the slide deck. Explain that you'll be exploring moments of gratitude from the past to build a positive mindset. Highlight how reflecting on positive experiences can help us appreciate life more.

Gratitude in Our Lives

Discuss the importance of gratitude in everyday life. Read out the quote and ask students if they have any thoughts on it.

Reflecting on Past Experiences

Encourage students to think about a specific event in their past that they are thankful for. Ask prompting questions such as 'What made that moment special?' or 'How did it change your perspective?'

Positive Memories, Positive Mind

Offer a few examples from your own experience or a well-known example to help students understand how to dig deeper into their memories. Emphasize the role of positive reflection.

Wrap-Up and Reflection

Wrap-up the slide deck by summarizing key takeaways and encourage students to continue journaling their moments of gratitude. Invite any final thoughts or reflections from the class.

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Discussion

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Gratitude Rewind

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