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The Strengths Safari Lesson Plan

Students identify their unique strengths and learn to harness them for both academic and personal success through guided self-assessment and group activities.

This lesson builds self-awareness and confidence by helping students recognize their assets, fostering a growth mindset and a positive self-image.

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Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

10 minutes

Step 2

Self-Assessment Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion and Sharing

20 minutes

Step 4

Conclusion and Reflection

10 minutes

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Welcome to the Strengths Safari!

Welcome students and share the excitement of embarking on a 'Strengths Safari'. Emphasize that this session is about exploring their personal strengths and assets.

Why Explore Our Strengths?

Introduce the purpose of the lesson. Explain that everyone has unique strengths and this session will help them identify and appreciate them.

Self-Assessment Activity

Explain the first part of the lesson: self-assessment. Guide students to use the Personal Strengths Activity Worksheet. Encourage creative thinking.

Group Discussion & Sharing

Detail instructions for the group discussion. Encourage students to share their reflections in small groups and to learn from each other.

Conclusion & Reflection

Wrap up the lesson by inviting reflections on how the strengths discovered can be applied in everyday contexts. Encourage students to set goals for further utilizing and developing their strengths.

Your Strengths, Your Superpower!

Provide a summary slide that reinforces the connection between self-awareness and empowerment. This can serve as a reminder for future reference.

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The Strengths Safari: Discovering Personal Assets

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