Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce emotional awareness as a foundation for self-management. Students will learn to identify and articulate emotions, reflect on personal emotional experiences, and begin using journaling to track feelings.
Emotional awareness is the first step in self-regulation and goal achievement. Building this skill helps students recognize their feelings early and choose healthy responses, boosting resilience and focus.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prep Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Reading & Pair Discussion
15 minutes
Step 4
Individual Reflection
15 minutes
Step 5
Quiz & Wrap-Up
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction to Self-Management & Emotional Awareness
Today’s Agenda
What Is Self-Management?
Why Emotional Awareness Matters
What Is Emotional Awareness?
Recognizing Common Emotions
Example Scenario
Pair Discussion Prompts
Next Steps
Reading
Worksheet
Discussion
Game
Quiz
Session 1 Emotions Quiz
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Guide students to create clear, actionable goals using the SMART framework. By the end, each learner will draft a personalized SMART goal and begin adding it to their Growth Portfolio.
Setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals increases motivation and focus. Teaching students to plan with SMART criteria builds confidence and drives real progress.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prep Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Future Vision Sketch
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Reading & Pair Discussion
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Workshop: SMART Refinement
15 minutes
Step 5
Individual Planning
5 minutes
Step 6
Quiz & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Goal Setting with SMART Goals
Today’s Agenda
What Is a Goal?
Introducing SMART Goals
S & M: Specific & Measurable
A & R: Achievable & Relevant
T: Time-Bound
Example: From Vague to SMART
Next Steps
Reading
Worksheet
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Quiz
Session 2 SMART Goals Quiz
Answer Key
Project Guide
