Lesson Plan

Discovering Inner Strengths

Students will discover their inner strengths and learn strategies for resilience through creative exercises and reflective discussions.

This lesson is crucial in building self-esteem and helping students develop coping skills to manage challenges, which is essential for their emotional well-being.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-up

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Superhero Story Creation

20 minutes

Step 3

Discussion: Sharing Stories of Strength

10 minutes

Step 4

Conclusion & Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Resilience and You

Introduce the concept of resilience by discussing everyday examples of strength. Ask students if they think resilience is something innate or developed. Use this slide to set the stage for a personal exploration of inner strengths.

What is Resilience?

Discuss the components of resilience. Highlight that resilience can involve adaptability, persistence, and optimism. Ask students to consider how these traits have helped them.

Your Inner Superhero

Transition into the activity portion. Explain that students will use their personal experiences to create their own superhero story, highlighting resilience in action.

Reflect and Share

Encourage discussion among students. Allow several students to share their thoughts and tie these discussions back to the role of resilience in everyday life.

Final Thoughts

Wrap up the slide deck by summarizing the session. Reinforce the idea that resilience is integral to discovering and nurturing one's inner strengths.

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Activity

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Discussion

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Finding Your Inner Superhero

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Molly Mulhern

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