Exploring Character Strengths
Identify and practice character strengths
Students will learn about different character strengths and how they manifest in daily life. They will participate in role-playing activities to practice these strengths. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize and develop positive traits that contribute to their personal growth and social interactions.
Identify and practice character strengths
Whiteboard and markers, Character Strengths Worksheet, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Discussion Questions
- Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic of character strengths.
- Explain the importance of recognizing and developing character strengths in daily life.
- Provide an overview of the activities planned for the lesson.
Step 2
Character Strengths Overview
10 mins
- Present a list of common character strengths (e.g., kindness, honesty, perseverance) on the whiteboard.
- Discuss each strength briefly, providing examples of how they can be demonstrated in daily life.
- Encourage students to share any personal experiences related to these strengths.
Step 3
Role-Playing Activity
20 mins
- Divide students into small groups and distribute the Character Strengths Worksheet and Role-Playing Scenarios.
- Instruct each group to select a scenario and role-play it, focusing on demonstrating the assigned character strength.
- After each role-play, have a brief discussion within the group about how the character strength was demonstrated and its impact.
Step 4
Group Discussion
7 mins
- Reconvene the class and facilitate a group discussion using the provided Discussion Questions.
- Encourage students to reflect on the role-playing activity and share their thoughts on the importance of character strengths.
- Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
- Encourage students to continue practicing and recognizing character strengths in their daily lives.
- Thank the students for their participation and engagement.
