Lesson Plan

Colorful Compliments Lesson Plan

Students will create personalized compliment cards to foster positive interactions and boost self-esteem while practicing art and communication skills.

This lesson helps students recognize strengths in one another and builds a supportive classroom community, encouraging mutual respect and confidence.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Card Creation Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Colorful Compliments!

Introduce the activity and set a positive tone: Welcome students and explain that today they'll be creating compliment cards to celebrate their classmates' strengths.

Why Compliments Matter

Discuss the importance of giving and receiving compliments. Ask students to think about compliments they've received or given before.

Create Your Compliment Card

Instructions on how to create the compliment card using the provided materials. Remind them to be creative with colors and messages.

Sharing & Reflection

Guide the reflection session: Invite students to share their card and reflect on how the activity made them feel.

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Activity

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Colorful Compliments

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Sarah Peters

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