Courage Shield Creations

Latoya Ogunbona

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Courage Shield Creations

Illustrate personal strengths

In this lesson, students will design their own 'courage shields' using art supplies to illustrate personal strengths and courageous moments. This creative activity empowers students by highlighting their resilience and helps them visualize their inner strengths. It encourages self-reflection and boosts self-esteem, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Grades 4-6 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Illustrate personal strengths

Materials

Art supplies (paper, markers, crayons, etc.), Courage Shield Template, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Courage

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on what courage means.
Ask students to share examples of courageous acts they have seen or done.
Explain the activity: creating a 'courage shield' to represent their strengths and courageous moments.

Step 2

Designing Courage Shields

15 minutes

Distribute the Courage Shield Template and art supplies to each student.
Instruct students to think about their personal strengths and moments when they showed courage.
Encourage them to illustrate these on their shields using drawings, symbols, or words.

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

10 minutes

Invite students to share their shields with the class or in small groups.
Use the Discussion Questions to guide a reflection on the activity.
Discuss how recognizing personal strengths can help in challenging situations.

Discussion

Courage Shield Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the courage shield activity and explore the concept of courage further.

What does courage mean to you?

Encourage students to think about different forms of courage, such as standing up for others or trying something new.

Can you share a time when you felt courageous?

Guide students to reflect on personal experiences and how they felt during those moments.

How can recognizing your strengths help you in difficult situations?

Discuss the importance of self-awareness and confidence in overcoming challenges.

Worksheet

Courage Shield Template

A template for students to design their courage shields, illustrating their strengths and courageous moments.

Draw or write about a time you showed courage.

Think about a moment when you felt brave or stood up for something important.

List three personal strengths you are proud of.

Consider qualities like kindness, determination, or creativity.