Lesson Plan
Shine Your Light Scope and Sequence
Outline a 10-session SEL plan guiding 9th graders to explore and spread positivity through reflection, collaboration, and creative community projects.
Building a classroom culture of light, gratitude, and service empowers students to uplift themselves and others, improving well-being and social connection.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review & Print Materials
30 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Positivity
45 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Gratitude Journaling
45 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Compliment Chain
45 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Discovering Strengths
45 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Community Needs Exploration
45 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Creative Project Design
45 minutes
Step 7
Session 7: Peer Feedback & Revision
45 minutes
Step 8
Session 8: Implementation Planning
45 minutes
Step 9
Session 9: Presentation Rehearsal
45 minutes
Step 10
Session 10: Launch & Reflection
45 minutes

Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction to Positivity
Session 2: Gratitude Journaling
Session 3: Compliment Chain
Session 4: Discovering Strengths
Session 5: Community Needs Exploration
Session 6: Creative Project Design
Session 7: Peer Feedback & Revision
Session 8: Implementation Planning
Session 9: Presentation Rehearsal
Session 10: Launch & Reflection

Project Guide

