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

Slide Deck
Life Skill Stars: Session 1 – Self-Awareness
Today’s Objectives
Why Self-Awareness Matters
Materials
Session Agenda
Icebreaker: Name & Trait
Mirror Expression Activity
Emotion Observation & Discussion
Reflection Worksheet
Share Out & Closing

Worksheet


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

Slide Deck
Life Skill Stars: Session 2 – Empathy
Today’s Objectives
Why Empathy Matters
Materials
Session Agenda
Introduction & Story Time
Perspective-Taking Activity
Role-Play Scenarios
Reflection Worksheet
Share Out & Closing

Worksheet


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

Slide Deck
Life Skill Stars: Session 3 – Communication
Today’s Objectives
Why Communication Matters
Materials
Session Agenda
Introduction & Active Listening Warm-Up
Telephone Game
Communication Scenario Role-Play
Reflection Worksheet
Share Out & Closing

Worksheet


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

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

Slide Deck
Life Skill Stars: Session 4 – Problem-Solving
Today’s Objectives
Why Problem-Solving Matters
Materials
Session Agenda
Introduction to Problem-Solving
Explore the Five Steps
Scenario Sorting Activity
Role-Play Problem-Solving
Reflection Worksheet
Share Out & Closing
