Lesson Plan

Whispering Wishes Plan

Students will express their feelings through creating 'wish whispers' for friends they miss, fostering empathy and communication.

This lesson supports emotional expression and helps students learn to connect with others by sharing caring messages, which is crucial for social development.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Crafting Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Sharing Circle

8 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Wish Creation!

Introduce the concept of wish whispers. Mention that today, each student will create a special message for a friend they miss. Encourage excitement about sharing kind thoughts.

What is a Wish Whisper?

Explain what a 'wish whisper' is and why it's meaningful. Ask the students to think about the last time they missed someone and how a kind wish might make them feel better.

How Can We Create a Wish Whisper?

Show visuals of examples (if possible use images, or describe drawing prompts) to stimulate the students' ideas. Remind them that creativity is key!

Let's Create Your Wish Whisper!

Encourage creativity. Explain that they’ll have time to make these wishes during the crafting activity. Use this slide to transition into the hands-on part of the lesson.

Share Your Wish Whisper

This is the concluding slide for the slide deck. Remind students that they will get to share their wish whispers with the class, reinforcing the idea of caring for others.