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Animal Wisdom Cards

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Lesson Plan

Animal Wisdom Cards Lesson Plan

Students will explore animal symbolism and discover personal strengths through creating their own animal wisdom cards.

This lesson helps young students build self-awareness, appreciate diversity in personality, and connect with the story behind each animal.

Audience

Kindergarten to 3rd Grade

Time

45 Minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and creative activities.

Materials

Animal Wisdom Cards Lesson Plan, Animal Wisdom Cards Slide Deck, and Animal Wisdom Cards Activity Guide

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 Minutes

  • Review the Animal Wisdom Cards Lesson Plan and associated slides.
  • Familiarize yourself with the animal symbols and their meanings.
  • Organize art supplies for card creation if using physical materials.
  • Prepare reflection questions to assess student understanding.

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 Minutes

  • Begin with a group discussion on different animals and ask students what qualities they associate with them.
  • Introduce the concept of animal symbolism and explain how each animal might represent personal strengths.

Step 2

Card Creation Activity

20 Minutes

  • Distribute the materials for creating animal wisdom cards.
  • Instruct students to choose an animal that resonates with them and design a card that shows its symbolism.
  • Encourage creativity by allowing students to discuss their choices and share stories behind their animals.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

10 Minutes

  • Invite students to share their animal wisdom cards with the class.
  • Ask guided questions to help students articulate why they chose that animal and how it relates to their personal strengths.
  • Summarize the activity with a reflection on what was learned.
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Slide Deck

Welcome to Animal Wisdom Cards!

Discover how animals can reflect personal strengths and inspire self-awareness.

Introduce the lesson, explain the concept of animal symbolism and why we explore animal wisdom cards. Emphasize that this session is interactive and encourages creativity.

Understanding Animal Symbolism

Every animal has special qualities. For example:
• Lion: Courage and leadership
• Dolphin: Friendliness and intelligence
• Butterfly: Transformation and beauty
• Owl: Wisdom and intuition
• Turtle: Patience and resilience
• Eagle: Freedom and vision
• Bear: Strength and protection
• Fox: Cleverness and adaptability
• Elephant: Loyalty and memory
• Rabbit: Gentleness and creativity
What does your favorite animal say about you?

Discuss animal symbolism, what each animal can represent, and how their attributes may be similar to what we see in ourselves. Introduce a diverse list of example animals and their symbolic meanings to spark ideas.

What are Animal Wisdom Cards?

A creative card that shows an animal and its symbolic meaning, highlighting personal strengths. Use animal examples to spark ideas!

Explain what an animal wisdom card is and present some examples. Use images if possible.

Let's Create Our Cards!

  1. Choose an animal that resonates with you.
  2. Design a card representing its symbolism and your strengths.
  3. Share your card and explain its meaning.

Outline the activity steps: choosing an animal, creating the card, and sharing with the class. Encourage brainstorming and open discussion.

Reflection & Sharing

Discuss: Why did you choose this animal? How does it represent your personal strengths? What new idea can you take from someone else's card?

Guide students through reflecting on their creations and share insights with peers. Prepare reflective questions to prompt deeper understanding.

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Activity

Animal Wisdom Cards Activity Guide

Materials Needed

  • Card stock or construction paper
    - Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
    - Scissors and glue (if needed)
    - Images of animals (optional)





Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Introduction (5 Minutes)

  • Begin by talking about how each animal can have special qualities that remind us of different strengths.
    - Ask students: "What is your favorite animal and why?"





2. Brainstorming Session (5 Minutes)

  • Have students think of the qualities of their favorite animal. What makes that animal unique?
    - Ask guiding questions: "How does this animal make you feel?" and "What strength do you think you share with this animal?"





3. Creating the Card (20 Minutes)

  • Distribute the art supplies and paper.
    - Instruct students to draw or create a collage of their chosen animal on a card.
    - On the back or in a designated space, have students write or dictate a few words about the animal's qualities and how it relates to their personal strengths.





4. Sharing and Reflection (10 Minutes)

  • Invite students to share their animal wisdom cards with the class, detailing why they selected that animal and what strength it represents for them.
    - Facilitate a short discussion: "What did you learn from your animal’s symbolism?" and "Did you notice any similarities with your friends’ animals?"





Follow-Up Discussion

  • Ask students to think about how they can use the strengths represented by their animals in their daily lives.
    - Create a class chart listing all the strengths shared and discuss how everyone has a unique 'animal wisdom.'





Happy creating and exploring your inner animal wisdom! Enjoy the journey of learning more about yourselves through the unique perspective of animal symbolism.

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