Lesson Plan

My Year Time Capsule

Students will reflect on their school year by identifying key achievements and emotions, then create a personalized time capsule to celebrate their growth and prepare for the next year.

This lesson supports first graders with emotional disabilities by helping them process experiences, boost self-esteem through positive reflection, and gain emotional closure before transitioning.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Reflection

10 minutes

Step 3

Time Capsule Creation

10 minutes

Step 4

Sharing & Closure

5 minutes

Slide Deck

My Year Time Capsule

Welcome the class warmly. Explain that today we’ll look back on our year, remember what we’ve learned, and make a special keepsake called a time capsule.

Lesson Objectives

Point to each objective as you read. Emphasize reflection, pride, and creativity.

Materials Needed

Show the actual worksheet if possible. Remind students to use all decoration supplies.

Reflection Prompts

Read each prompt slowly. Offer to help students who need reading support or prefer to draw their answers.

Create Your Time Capsule

Circulate and praise effort. Encourage unique decorations and neat folding of the worksheet.

Share & Celebrate

Invite volunteers. Give each student a round of applause. Explain where to keep their capsule or when to take it home.

Lesson Plan

My Year Time Capsule

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Guided Reflection

Step 3

Time Capsule Creation

Step 4

Sharing & Closure

Slide Deck

My Year Time Capsule

Lesson Objectives

Materials Needed

Reflection Prompts

Create Your Time Capsule

Share & Celebrate

Worksheet

My Year Time Capsule

Nadine Dekker