Lesson Plan

Year in Bloom Plan

Students will reflect on their emotional and academic growth over the year, celebrate successes, and set intentions for summer to build self-awareness and readiness for 4th grade.

This lesson helps 3rd graders acknowledge achievements, process end-of-year feelings, foster a supportive classroom community, and smoothly transition to 4th grade.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Grounding

3 minutes

Step 2

Reflect on Growth

8 minutes

Step 3

Create Bloom Bouquet

7 minutes

Step 4

Share and Celebrate

6 minutes

Step 5

Set Summer Intentions

5 minutes

Step 6

Closure

1 minute

Slide Deck

My Year in Bloom

Welcome students and set the tone for today’s wrap-up. Explain that we’ll reflect on our year, celebrate achievements, and plan for summer fun!

Warm-Up & Grounding

Lead students through a simple breathing exercise. Show Mood Meter cards so they can pick the color that matches how they feel.

Reflect on Your Growth

Distribute the [Growth Reflection Worksheet](#growth-reflection-worksheet). Encourage students to write honestly and thoughtfully.

Create Your Bloom Bouquet

Hand out the [Bloom Bouquet Template](#bloom-bouquet-template). Circulate and praise creative ideas.

Share & Celebrate

Group students in threes. Remind them to listen and encourage one another. Provide sticky notes for compliments.

Set Summer Intentions

Give each student the [Summer Intentions Chart](#summer-intentions-chart). Prompt them to think of one fun or learning goal.

Looking Ahead

Reinforce key messages: celebrate growth, look ahead with excitement. Thank students and wish them a happy summer.

Lesson Plan

Year in Bloom Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up and Grounding

Step 2

Reflect on Growth

Step 3

Create Bloom Bouquet

Step 4

Share and Celebrate

Step 5

Set Summer Intentions

Step 6

Closure

Slide Deck

My Year in Bloom

Warm-Up & Grounding

Reflect on Your Growth

Create Your Bloom Bouquet

Share & Celebrate

Set Summer Intentions

Looking Ahead

Worksheet

Worksheet

Worksheet

My Year in Bloom

Ellie