Lesson Plan
Self-Awareness Session 1
Students will recognize and name at least four basic emotions using visual flashcards and chart discussions, then practice identifying emotions in peers.
Building emotion recognition lays the foundation for self-awareness, helps students express feelings clearly, and fosters empathy and positive social interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Emotion Guess Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Emotion Vocabulary
7 minutes
Step 3
Feeling Match Game
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Check-Out
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Recognizing Emotions
Learning Objectives
Emotion Flashcards
Feelings Chart
Feeling Match Game
Reflection & Check-Out
Lesson Plan
Self-Awareness Session 2
Students will identify and articulate personal strengths by exploring examples, matching strengths to definitions, and reflecting on their own unique qualities.
Recognizing personal strengths boosts self-esteem, supports goal-setting, and fosters positive self-awareness essential for academic and social success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Strengths Brainstorm Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Strength Vocabulary
5 minutes
Step 3
Strengths Match Game
8 minutes
Step 4
Personal Strengths Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Check-Out
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Identifying Personal Strengths
Learning Objectives
Strengths Chart
Strengths Match Game
Personal Strengths Reflection
Reflection & Check-Out
Lesson Plan
Self-Awareness Session 3
Students will understand the concept of personal values, identify at least four common values through examples and sorting, and reflect on their own top two values.
Knowing our personal values helps guide decisions, builds integrity, and deepens self-awareness—key for positive social and academic growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Values Brainstorm Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Values Vocabulary
5 minutes
Step 3
Values Sort Game
8 minutes
Step 4
Personal Values Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Check-Out
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Understanding Personal Values
Learning Objectives
Values Chart
Values Sort Game
Personal Values Reflection
Reflection & Check-Out
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
