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Empowerment Through Appreciation

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Lesson Plan

Empowerment Through Appreciation

Foster a supportive community

This lesson focuses on creating a positive classroom atmosphere by facilitating an appreciation circle where students share compliments and acknowledge each other's strengths. This activity not only boosts morale but also fosters a supportive and empathetic classroom community, helping students to develop social-emotional skills such as empathy and communication.

Audience

Grades 9-11

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Foster a supportive community

Materials

Discussion Guidelines, Reflection Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Welcome students and explain the purpose of the lesson: to create a positive and supportive classroom environment.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of appreciation and how it can impact our relationships and self-esteem.

Step 2

Appreciation Circle

15 minutes

  • Arrange students in a circle.
  • Explain the rules of the appreciation circle: each student will take turns sharing a compliment or acknowledging a strength of the person to their right.
  • Encourage students to be sincere and specific in their compliments.
  • Facilitate the circle, ensuring each student has a chance to speak.

Step 3

Reflection

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Reflection Worksheet.
  • Ask students to reflect on how it felt to give and receive compliments.
  • Encourage them to write down any thoughts or feelings they experienced during the activity.
  • Collect the worksheets for review.
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Discussion

Discussion Guidelines

Guidelines to help facilitate the appreciation circle discussion.

Why is it important to appreciate others?

Discuss how appreciation can improve relationships and create a positive environment.







How did it feel to give a compliment?

Encourage students to share their feelings and any challenges they faced.







How did it feel to receive a compliment?

Discuss the impact of receiving positive feedback and how it can boost self-esteem.







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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their experience during the appreciation circle.

Describe how it felt to give a compliment to a classmate.

Think about your emotions and any challenges you faced.







Describe how it felt to receive a compliment from a classmate.

Consider your initial reaction and any lasting feelings.







What did you learn about the power of appreciation?

Reflect on the overall experience and its impact on you and the class.







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