Lesson Plan

Garden of Dreams Lesson Plan

Students set personal goals by designing a mural that represents their dreams, while building a growth mindset and mutual support.

This lesson encourages self-reflection and creative expression, helping students visualize and share their aspirations in a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Goal Setting

10 minutes

Step 2

Mural Activity

30 minutes

Step 3

Group Sharing & Reflection

10 minutes

Step 4

Clean-Up & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to the Garden of Dreams!

Welcome the students to the lesson and introduce the concept of a 'Garden of Dreams'. Explain that each student's dream is like a special flower that will contribute to our classroom garden.

Planting the Seed of a Dream

Discuss the idea of setting goals and how a dream is like a seed that needs nurturing. Ask reflective questions to engage the students.

Creating Your Dream Drawing

Highlight the planned activity. Share instructions on how the students will create their individual dream drawings and then add them to a collective mural.

Collaborative Mural Activity

Explain the collaborative aspect of the activity. Have students share their drawings with a partner or small group, then add their drawing to the overall mural.

Inspirational Moment

Inspire students with a motivational quote to reinforce the idea of growth, dreams, and working together. Use a calm tone to help them feel motivated.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the activity by recapping the steps and the importance of each student's dream. Encourage any remaining questions and praise their participation.