Lesson Plan

Garden of Thoughts Plan

Students will identify and nurture positive thoughts by “planting” them as seeds in a garden metaphor, then reflect on care strategies through craft and journaling.

This session builds self-awareness and coping skills by translating abstract thoughts into tangible activities, helping 3rd graders practice positive mindset habits.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Grounding

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring the Garden Metaphor

7 minutes

Step 3

Thought Seed Planting Craft

10 minutes

Step 4

Growth Reflection Journaling

6 minutes

Step 5

Closing and Next Steps

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to the Thought Garden

Our Garden Metaphor

Thoughts Are Seeds

Planting Your Thought Seed

Caring for Your Garden

Growth Reflection

Next Steps

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Activity

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Journal

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Thought Garden

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