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Lesson Plan
Hidden Treasure Lesson Plan
Students will collaborate to create a classroom Treasure Chest, write daily “jewels” celebrating their own and peers’ strengths using a simple rubric, and share kindness in a culminating Celebration Circle.
Building self-awareness and empathy through recognizing positive attributes fosters a supportive classroom community, boosts confidence, and strengthens peer relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Day 1: Launch & Decoration
40 minutes
Step 2
Days 2–4: Daily Jewel Writing
40 min each
Step 3
Day 5: Celebration Circle
40 minutes
Step 4
Differentiation Strategies
Ongoing

Slide Deck
Hidden Treasure
Our Journey This Week
Day 1: Launch & Decoration
Days 2–4: Daily Jewel Writing
Strengths Sharing Criteria
Writing Your Jewel
Day 5: Celebration Circle
Reflection & Closing
Tips & Differentiation
