Lesson Plan
Scavenger Hunt Instructions
Guide students in a collaborative scavenger hunt to identify examples of personal and interpersonal strengths in texts, media, and peers, reinforcing CASEL’s self-awareness competencies.
By actively seeking and naming strengths, students build accurate self-perception, self-efficacy, and social awareness—core skills for personal growth and positive classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Set the Scene
5 minutes
Step 2
Conduct Scavenger Hunt
12 minutes
Step 3
Transition to Share-Out
1 minute
Step 4
Quick Reflection
2 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Connect
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Spot the Strengths: CASEL Self-Awareness
What is Self-Awareness?
CASEL Self-Awareness Competencies
Example in Literature
Scavenger Hunt Instructions
Getting Ready
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
