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Journey to Self-Awareness: Personal Maps

Lesson Plan

Journey to Self-Awareness: Personal Maps

Students will create personal maps that visually outline their goals, strengths, and areas for growth, enhancing self-reflection and goal-setting skills.

This lesson promotes self-awareness and empowers students to recognize their unique journeys and potential, fostering personal growth and emotional intelligence.

Audience

Grades 3-5

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Interactive mapping with guided activity and reflection.

Materials

Journey to Self-Awareness: Personal Maps Lesson Plan, Personal Maps Activity Guide, and Personal Maps Slide Deck

Prep

Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

10 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion asking students what a journey means to them.
  • Introduce the concept of a personal map and explain key components (goals, strengths, areas for growth).
  • Use examples from the Personal Maps Slide Deck to illustrate ideas.

Step 2

Mapping Activity

30 minutes

  • Distribute paper and colored markers/crayons to each student.
  • Guide students step-by-step to draw their personal map, starting with a central point (themselves) and branching out to goals, strengths, and areas they wish to grow.
  • Encourage creativity and self-reflection during the drawing process.
  • Circulate the room to provide individual feedback and support.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

15 minutes

  • Invite students to share their personal maps with a partner or small group, discussing what each element represents.
  • Facilitate a whole-class discussion, prompting reflection with questions like: What did you learn about yourself? What goals are most important to you?
  • Summarize key takeaways and celebrate the unique journeys of each student.
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Activity

Personal Maps Activity Guide

Overview

Welcome to your Personal Maps Activity! Today, you're going to create a map that shows your unique journey. This map is a fun and creative way to think about your goals, strengths, and areas you want to work on. Use your imagination and be proud of your journey!

Materials

  • Paper or a drawing pad
  • Markers, crayons, or colored pencils

Instructions

1. Draw Your Central Point

  • In the center of your page, draw a big circle. Write your name inside this circle. This represents YOU!


2. Branch Out to Your Goals

  • Draw lines from your central point to smaller circles. In these circles, write down one goal you have. Think about something you would like to achieve, like learning a new skill or finishing a project. Use different colors for each goal if you like!





3. Highlight Your Strengths

  • On another branch, add circles that list your strengths. These could be things like being kind, creative, or a good friend. Ask yourself: "What am I really good at?"


4. Identify Areas to Grow

  • Now, draw more lines that lead to circles representing areas you want to improve. It could be learning to share, being more patient, or trying new things. Remember, it’s okay to work on these areas - that's how we grow!


Creativity and Reflection Tips

  • Use pictures, symbols, or doodles along with words to represent your goals, strengths or areas for growth. If you’re not sure what to draw, ask yourself what makes each one special to you.


  • Think of your personal map as a story. Every part of your map tells a different part of your journey.


  • Take your time, and don’t worry about making it perfect. This is YOUR map and should be as unique as you are!


Reflection Questions

  • What does your map say about who you are?


  • How do you plan on reaching the goals you have set?


  • Which strength are you most proud of, and how can you use it to overcome challenges?


Sharing

  • Once complete, you can share your map with a friend or a small group. Explain what each section of your map means and listen to what your friends have to share about their maps.


Have fun on your journey of self-discovery and remember, every step you take brings you closer to who you are meant to be!

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Slide Deck

Journey to Self-Awareness: Personal Maps

Empowering you to map out your goals, strengths, and areas for growth.

Introduce the lesson with excitement and curiosity about our personal journeys. Explain that today's slide deck will help guide them in creating their own map of self-awareness.

What is a Journey?

A journey is not just a trip—it’s a path of experiences, learning, and growth. What journeys have you experienced so far?

Discuss what a journey is, prompting students to think about travel and personal experiences. Use this slide as a conversation starter.

What is a Personal Map?

A personal map is a visual guide that shows your goals, strengths, and areas where you want to grow. It's a creative way to think about who you are and who you want to be.

Introduce the idea of a personal map. Highlight that it is like a picture of themselves showing important aspects of their life and dreams.

Building Your Map

  1. Draw a central circle with your name.
  2. Branch out to your goals.
  3. Highlight your strengths.
  4. Identify areas to grow.

Break down the process. Emphasize creativity by discussing the central point, the branches for goals, strengths, and areas of growth. Walk through each step with examples.

Reflection

• What does your map say about you?
• How can you reach your goals?
• Which strength are you most proud of?

Ask reflection questions to prompt thought about self-awareness and growth. Use this as a discussion or writing prompt.

Celebrate Your Journey!

Remember, every part of your map makes you unique. Keep exploring and learning about yourself!

Conclude with inspirational words encouraging students to appreciate their unique journey and express pride in their work.

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