Lesson Plan

Year-End Memory Quest

Students will create a visual “memory map” to reflect on favorite moments and growth this year, share their maps with classmates, and articulate gratitude for learning experiences.

This lesson celebrates student achievements, builds self-awareness, strengthens class bonds, and encourages gratitude as students review their year of learning.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Create Memory Maps

15 minutes

Step 3

Gallery Walk

5 minutes

Step 4

Individual Reflection & Exit

5 minutes

Worksheet

Activity

Rubric

Slide Deck

Year-End Memory Quest

Welcome everyone! Today we’re celebrating all the great things we’ve done this year. Introduce the lesson name and objective, then invite students to get ready for fun drawing and sharing.

Warm-Up Discussion

Guide the students to sit on the carpet. Ask them to think about their favorite moment. Call on a few volunteers, then explain what a memory map is before handing out worksheets.

Create Your Memory Maps

Explain how each memory box works. Encourage coloring and detail. Walk around to support and praise creativity.

Gallery Walk

Demonstrate how to place maps on the wall with star stickers. Encourage quiet observation and respect. Show the showcase chart for voting.

Reflection & Exit

Hand out one reflection card each. Explain they can draw or write on the back of their worksheet. Collect worksheets as exit tickets and celebrate participation.

Thank You & Next Steps

Wrap up the lesson by thanking students for sharing and reflecting. Encourage them to keep their memories and show gratitude all summer.

Lesson Plan

Year-End Memory Quest

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

Step 2

Create Memory Maps

Step 3

Gallery Walk

Step 4

Individual Reflection & Exit

Worksheet

Activity

Rubric

Slide Deck

Year-End Memory Quest

Warm-Up Discussion

Create Your Memory Maps

Gallery Walk

Reflection & Exit

Thank You & Next Steps

Cool Down

Rubric

Year-End Memory Quest

Domonique Lytle