Lesson Plan

Think Happy, Be Happy! Lesson Plan

Introduce kindergarten students to positive thinking and a positive mindset, enabling them to recognize and express positive emotions during daily interactions.

Building a positive mindset early in life cultivates emotional resilience and creates a supportive, encouraging classroom environment.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Storyboard of Positivity

15 minutes

Step 3

Closing Discussion and Reflection

5 minutes

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Think Happy, Be Happy!

This is the opening slide. Introduce the lesson by greeting the students and setting a positive tone. Explain that today's lesson is all about thinking happy thoughts to feel good.

What is Happiness?

Use this slide to introduce the idea of happiness. Display the Emotion Cards. Ask students to point to the card with a happy face and briefly discuss what happiness feels like.

Storyboard of Positivity

This slide supports the Storyboard of Positivity activity. Narrate a simple story that demonstrates positive thinking. Pause for interactive questions and encourage students to share their own ideas.

Let's Share!

Wrap up the session with a group discussion. Collect responses from students about one positive thought they can use. Reinforce the key message of the lesson.

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