Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize and name their emotions and personal strengths through interactive activities and a guided reflection worksheet.

Developing self-awareness helps students understand and manage their feelings, build confidence, and form positive relationships in and out of the classroom.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Icebreaker

5 minutes

Step 2

Mirror Expression Activity

7 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Observation & Discussion

6 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Worksheet

8 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Share Out

4 minutes

lenny

Slide Deck

Life Skill Stars: Session 1 – Self-Awareness

Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and explain that today is the first session of our Life Skill Stars course, focused on self-awareness. Encourage excitement and curiosity.

Today’s Objectives

Read through the objectives aloud and engage students by asking them why they think each objective is important.

Why Self-Awareness Matters

Discuss why self-awareness matters. Share a quick personal example of noticing your own emotion and making a choice.

Materials

Show each material as you mention it. Pass around a mirror so students see one if needed.

Session Agenda

Briefly go over the timing for each segment so students know what to expect.

Icebreaker: Name & Trait

Pass the soft ball around the circle. Encourage each student to say their name and a self-descriptive word.

Mirror Expression Activity

Model one expression with a volunteer. Remind students to name the emotion aloud after mimicking it.

Emotion Observation & Discussion

Gather students by the chart paper. Prompt pairs to share and record responses under emotion headings.

Reflection Worksheet

Distribute the worksheets and explain each prompt. Circulate and help students as needed.

Share Out & Closing

Invite volunteers to share one insight. Reinforce key learning and preview next session on empathy.

lenny

Worksheet

lenny
lenny

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will practice empathy by identifying and understanding others’ feelings through a shared story, role-play scenarios, and a guided reflection worksheet.

Empathy helps students build caring relationships, resolve conflicts, and support classmates by understanding feelings and perspectives.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Empathy Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Story Time

6 minutes

Step 2

Perspective-Taking Activity

7 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Scenarios

8 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Worksheet

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Share Out

2 minutes

lenny

Slide Deck

Life Skill Stars: Session 2 – Empathy

Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and explain that today is our second session of Life Skill Stars, focused on empathy. Encourage curiosity about others’ feelings.

Today’s Objectives

Read the objectives aloud. Ask students why they think each objective is important for a caring classroom.

Why Empathy Matters

Explain that empathy helps us build friendships and solve conflicts. Share a brief example of when someone showed you empathy.

Materials

Show each item as you mention it and explain how it will be used.

Session Agenda

Briefly overview the timing for each segment so students know what’s coming.

Introduction & Story Time

Gather students on the reading rug. Show the cover of the storybook and introduce the word “empathy.”

Perspective-Taking Activity

Explain the purpose of the role-play cards. Model one example with a volunteer.

Role-Play Scenarios

Select a few volunteers to act out new scenarios. Encourage classmates to observe and respond.

Reflection Worksheet

Distribute the empathy worksheets and explain each prompt. Circulate to support students.

Share Out & Closing

Invite a few students to share one reflection. Praise their empathy ideas and remind them they can use empathy every day.

lenny

Worksheet

lenny
lenny

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will develop clear and respectful communication skills by practicing active listening, message clarity through a telephone game, and scenario-based role-play, followed by reflection.

Strong communication helps students express ideas, understand peers, and reduce misunderstandings to foster a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Communication Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Active Listening Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Telephone Game

7 minutes

Step 3

Communication Scenario Role-Play

8 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Worksheet

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Share Out

3 minutes

lenny

Slide Deck

Life Skill Stars: Session 3 – Communication

Welcome everyone! Today is Session 3 of Life Skill Stars. Explain that we’ll focus on communication—both speaking clearly and listening well. Encourage students to think of times when talking or listening helped them.

Today’s Objectives

Read each objective aloud. Ask students why speaking clearly and listening might help them at school and with friends.

Why Communication Matters

Explain that good communication helps us share ideas, avoid confusion, and solve problems together. Share a quick story: “Yesterday, I asked for help but mumbling made it hard to understand me!”

Materials

Show each item as you mention it and explain how it will be used.

Session Agenda

Briefly walk through each part so students know what to expect.

Introduction & Active Listening Warm-Up

Demonstrate pair-share: one student speaks, one listens without interrupting. Encourage friendly eye contact and nods.

Telephone Game

Explain whispering rules and gentle toss. Model one round with a volunteer to illustrate how messages can change.

Communication Scenario Role-Play

Divide students into small groups and hand out scenario cards. Model one example with unclear vs. clear speaking.

Reflection Worksheet

Hand out the worksheet and explain each prompt. Circulate to support students in writing and drawing.

Share Out & Closing

Invite volunteers to share one insight from their worksheet. Reinforce that practicing clear speech and active listening builds better friendships. Preview next session on Problem-Solving.

lenny

Worksheet

lenny
lenny

Lesson Plan

Session 4 Lesson Plan

Students will learn and apply a five-step problem-solving process to real-life scenarios, practicing identifying problems, generating solutions, choosing the best one, acting, and reflecting.

Teaching problem-solving equips students to face challenges independently, build resilience, and collaborate effectively with peers.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Problem-Solving Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Problem-Solving

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore the Steps

7 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Sorting Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Problem-Solving

7 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Share Out

3 minutes

lenny

Lesson Plan

Session 5 Lesson Plan

Students will understand what responsibility means and practice responsible behaviors through discussion, sorting activities, role-play, and a guided reflection worksheet.

Learning responsibility empowers students to take ownership of their actions, care for their belongings, and contribute positively to their classroom community.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Responsibility Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Brainstorm

5 minutes

Step 2

Responsibility Sorting Activity

7 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Responsible Choices

8 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Worksheet

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Share Out

3 minutes

lenny

Slide Deck

Life Skill Stars: Session 4 – Problem-Solving

Welcome everyone! Introduce today’s focus on problem-solving. Explain that we’ll learn a five-step process to tackle challenges at school, at home, and with friends.

Today’s Objectives

Read the objectives aloud. Ask students why they might need problem-solving skills in class and outside.

Why Problem-Solving Matters

Explain the importance of problem-solving. Share an example of a time you solved a problem by following steps.

Materials

Show each material item and explain its use during the session.

Session Agenda

Outline the session flow so students know what to expect.

Introduction to Problem-Solving

Ask students to define a problem and share examples. Record their ideas on chart paper.

Explore the Five Steps

Display the [Problem-Solving Steps Poster](#session4-problem-solving-poster). Walk through each step, asking for student examples and noting key words.

Scenario Sorting Activity

Explain grouping and card sorting. Model one example then let students work in groups.

Role-Play Problem-Solving

Invite pairs to plan and rehearse a short role-play showing a problem and their chosen solution in action.

Reflection Worksheet

Hand out the reflection worksheet and review prompts. Circulate to support writing and drawing.

Share Out & Closing

Invite 2–3 volunteers to share their reflections. Reinforce that these steps can help in many situations. Preview next session on responsibility.

lenny
lenny

Life Skill Stars

user image

Rebecca Silva

Tier 1
For Schools
lenny-learning-logo

Lenny Learning

Create Lesson

CASEL

Health & Wellness

Behavioral Supports

Counseling & Therapy

Family Engagement

School Climate

Special Education

Academic Integration

Seasonal

Career & Life Skills

Arts & Creativity

My Lessons

My Lessons

Video Library

Video Library

Support

Support

Log In