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Mind Mirror

Lesson Plan

Mind Mirror Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will complete a self-awareness pre-test to identify personal strengths, feelings, and goals, then reflect on initial insights to build self-awareness.

Developing self-awareness in 5th graders boosts social-emotional growth, self-confidence, and readiness for new challenges by recognizing personal strengths and areas for growth.

Audience

5th Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Guided self-assessment and reflection

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

  • Print enough copies of the Self Awareness Pre-Test and Initial Reflection Worksheet for each student
  • Review both materials to familiarize yourself with the questions and reflection prompts
  • Arrange seating so students can work quietly and have space to reflect

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly explain the purpose of today’s activity: to learn more about themselves by completing a pre-test
  • Emphasize honesty and that there are no right or wrong answers
  • Display the session agenda on the board

Step 2

Pre-Test Completion

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Self Awareness Pre-Test to each student
  • Instruct students to answer each question based on how they feel right now
  • Circulate to support any questions and encourage thoughtful responses

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

  • Hand out the Initial Reflection Worksheet
  • Ask students to choose one strength and one area they’d like to grow, then write a sentence about each
  • Partner-share: students briefly discuss their reflections with a classmate

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Take-Home

3 minutes

  • Collect all pre-tests for later comparison with the post-test
  • Remind students to keep their reflection worksheets in their binders
  • Assign a take-home prompt: think of one goal based on today’s reflection and be ready to share tomorrow.
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Worksheet

Self Awareness Pre-Test

Rating Scale

(1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

  1. I feel confident when I try new things.
    1 2 3 4 5

  2. I understand my feelings when I am upset.
    1 2 3 4 5

  3. I can recognize my personal strengths.
    1 2 3 4 5

  4. I set goals for myself and work to achieve them.
    1 2 3 4 5

  5. I know what to do when I face a challenge.
    1 2 3 4 5

  6. I ask for help when I need it.
    1 2 3 4 5

Open-Ended Questions

  1. What is one thing you are really good at? Explain why.





  2. What is one area you think you could improve? Explain how you might work on it.





  3. What is one personal goal you have for this year? Why is this goal important to you?





  4. How are you feeling right now? Choose one word and explain.





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Worksheet

Session 1 Reflection Worksheet

  1. What is one personal strength you discovered from the pre-test? Why do you consider this a strength?





  2. What is one area you identified that you would like to improve? Explain why this is important to you.





  3. What is one specific action you can take to work on improving this area? Describe your plan.





  4. Based on today’s reflection, write one goal you will focus on this week. Why is this goal meaningful to you?





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Slide Deck

Mind Mirror: Session 1

Self-Awareness Pre-Test

Learning Goals:

  • Identify personal strengths and feelings
  • Set a preliminary goal

Welcome students and introduce Session 1 of Mind Mirror. Explain objectives: complete a self-awareness pre-test and reflect on initial insights.

Today's Agenda

  • Introduction (2 min)
  • Pre-Test Completion (5 min)
  • Reflection & Sharing (5 min)
  • Wrap-Up & Take-Home (3 min)

Share the agenda with timing for each part so students know what to expect.

Pre-Test Instructions

  1. Take out the Self Awareness Pre-Test
  2. Answer all rating-scale questions honestly
  3. Complete open-ended questions thoughtfully
  4. Use pencils and write clearly

Distribute the pre-test and instruct students to answer honestly. Circulate to support any questions.

Reflection Activity

  1. Grab the Session 1 Reflection Worksheet
  2. Choose one personal strength and one area to improve
  3. Write why each is important to you
  4. Describe one action step you can take

Hand out reflection worksheets. Encourage students to think deeply about their strengths and growth areas.

Partner Share

  • Turn to your partner
  • Share your strength and growth action plan
  • Listen actively and ask one question
  • Spend 2 minutes per person

Pair students for a quick share. Model respectful listening and make sure each student has time to speak.

Wrap-Up & Take-Home

• Collect all pre-tests
• Keep your reflection worksheet in your binder
• Take-home: Think of one goal based on today’s reflection and be ready to share tomorrow

Collect all pre-tests for later comparison. Remind students to keep their worksheets and think of a goal for homework.

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Lesson Plan

Mind Mirror Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will complete a self-awareness post-test to evaluate their growth since the pre-test, reflect on progress, and set new goals.

Reflecting on personal growth helps 5th graders recognize their achievements, build confidence, and identify next steps in their social-emotional learning journey.

Audience

5th Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Guided assessment and reflection

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Welcome students back and revisit the goal of Mind Mirror mini-unit
  • Explain today’s focus: measuring growth and setting future goals
  • Display today’s agenda on the board

Step 2

Review Pre-Test Take-Home

3 minutes

  • Ask a few volunteers to share the goal they set at home
  • Highlight examples of goals and encourage positive reinforcement
  • Transition by saying, “Now let’s see how far we’ve come!”

Step 3

Post-Test Completion

4 minutes

  • Distribute the Self Awareness Post-Test
  • Instruct students to answer rating-scale questions based on how they feel now
  • Circulate to support and remind students to be honest
  • Collect completed worksheets when finished

Step 4

Reflection & Partner Share

3 minutes

  • Hand out the Session 2 Reflection Worksheet
  • Have students compare one rating from pre- and post-tests and write about any change
  • Partner up to share insights: what changed, why, and how they felt about it

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Future Goals

2 minutes

  • Invite students to write one new goal based on today’s reflection
  • Encourage them to store both worksheets in their binders
  • Close by affirming their growth and reminding them to apply their new goals
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Worksheet

Self Awareness Post-Test

Please answer each question based on how you feel now.

Rating Scale

(1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

  1. I feel confident when I try new things.
    1 2 3 4 5

  2. I understand my feelings when I am upset.
    1 2 3 4 5

  3. I can recognize my personal strengths.
    1 2 3 4 5

  4. I set goals for myself and work to achieve them.
    1 2 3 4 5

  5. I know what to do when I face a challenge.
    1 2 3 4 5

  6. I ask for help when I need it.
    1 2 3 4 5

Open-Ended Questions

  1. What is one thing you are really good at now? Explain why.





  2. What is one area you think you could still improve? Explain how you might work on it.





  3. What is one personal goal you are working toward now? Why is this goal important to you?





  4. How are you feeling right now? Choose one word and explain.





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Worksheet

Session 2 Reflection Worksheet

  1. Choose one rating from your Pre-Test and Post-Test that changed the most. Which question was it? Describe how your answer changed and why you think this happened.





  2. What is one personal strength you noticed has improved since Session 1? Explain how you have used this strength in the past week.





  3. Identify one area you still want to grow in. What specific steps will you take over the next week to work on this area?





  4. Based on today’s reflection, write a new goal for the next few weeks. Why is this goal important to you, and what actions will you take to achieve it?





  5. Overall, how do you feel about your progress? Choose one word that describes your feelings and explain why you selected that word.





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Slide Deck

Mind Mirror: Session 2

Self-Awareness Post-Test & Reflection

Learning Goals:

  • Compare pre- and post-test results
  • Recognize personal growth
  • Set next steps

Welcome students back to Session 2 of Mind Mirror. Remind them of our mini-unit goal: to measure growth and set new targets.

Today's Agenda

  • Review Take-Home Goals (3 min)
  • Post-Test Completion (4 min)
  • Reflection Activity & Partner Share (6 min)
  • Wrap-Up & Future Goals (2 min)

Outline the flow of today’s session so students know what to expect.

Review Take-Home Goals

  1. Who would like to share the goal they set last session?
  2. Tell us one win you had working toward that goal.
  3. Highlight how small steps build big progress.

Invite volunteers to share last night’s goal and how it went. Celebrate successes and encourage positivity.

Post-Test Instructions

  1. Take out the Self Awareness Post-Test
  2. Answer each rating-scale question thoughtfully
  3. Complete open-ended prompts honestly
  4. Use pencils and write neatly

Distribute the post-test and guide students in completing it honestly based on how they feel now.

Reflection Activity

  1. Grab the Session 2 Reflection Worksheet
  2. Choose the item that changed most from pre- to post-test
  3. Write why it changed and how you feel about it
  4. Identify a new area to focus on

Explain the reflection worksheet and model comparing one question’s ratings.

Partner Share

  • Turn to your partner
  • Share the question that changed most and why
  • Describe your new goal and next steps
  • Listen actively and ask one clarifying question

Pair students to share their biggest growth and next-step plans. Set clear roles: speaker and listener.

Wrap-Up & Future Goals

• Write one new goal based on today’s reflection
• Store both pre/post tests and worksheets in your binder
• Remember: small steps each day lead to growth

Bring the class back together. Encourage students to write down their new goals and store all worksheets.

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