Lesson Plan

Everyday Heroes Plan

Students will identify everyday heroic behaviors, discuss real-life examples, and create a classroom reward system to recognize peers’ positive actions.

This lesson builds a culture of positive reinforcement by celebrating kindness and bravery in everyday interactions, boosting student engagement, empathy, and self-esteem.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm Discussion

8 minutes

Step 3

Badge Creation Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Journal

5 minutes

Step 5

Establish Reward System & Close

2 minutes

Slide Deck

What Makes a Hero?

Welcome students and display the image. Ask: 'Who do you think this person is? Why?' Introduce the lesson topic.

Defining a Hero

Read the definition aloud. Ask students to give a thumbs-up if they’ve seen someone do any of these things.

Everyday Hero Examples

Go through each example. Invite a few students to share if they’ve seen or done one of these.

Hero or Not?

Divide students into pairs to discuss each scenario. Then call on volunteers to share their thoughts.

Heroes Around Us

Summarize key points and transition to the Brainstorm Discussion activity. Remind students they’ll create badges soon.

Lesson Plan

Everyday Heroes Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

Step 2

Brainstorm Discussion

Step 3

Badge Creation Activity

Step 4

Reflection Journal

Step 5

Establish Reward System & Close

Slide Deck

What Makes a Hero?

Defining a Hero

Everyday Hero Examples

Hero or Not?

Heroes Around Us

Discussion

Activity

Journal

What Makes a Hero?

Kylie Taniguchi