Lesson Plan

Sharing Joyful Moments

Encourage students to articulate and share times and things that make them smile, fostering self-expression and a positive classroom environment.

By discussing joyful experiences, students build self-confidence and learn respectful listening, essential for a supportive community.

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Preparation Overview

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Sharing Circle

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Closure

5 minutes

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Discussion

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Slide Deck

What Makes You Smile?

Introduce the concept and discuss the importance of sharing moments that make each other smile. Highlight that every smile is important and builds our classroom community.

Share Your Joyful Moment

Display a slide with an engaging question to help kick off the discussion. Ask the students to share a moment they enjoyed.

How Does It Make You Feel?

Prompt the students to think deeper about their feelings. Ask follow-up questions to encourage more detailed responses.

Our Smiles Matter

Summarize the shared stories and emphasize the importance of being kind to others. Encourage a final reflective thought.

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What Makes You Smile?

Adrianna Ikolo

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