Mirror, Mirror: Reflecting

Deidra Winn

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mirror, Mirror: Reflecting

Introduce 2nd graders to the concept of reflecting on their thoughts and actions to develop self-awareness and critical thinking.

Reflection helps young learners understand their feelings and behaviors, promotes self-awareness, and lays the groundwork for mindful decision-making, making it a fun and meaningful experience.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Engage with interactive activities and personal storytelling to connect reflection with daily experiences.

Materials

Mirror, Mirror: Reflecting, and Interactive Mirror Story Activity

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Review the lesson plan and interactive materials beforehand.
Familiarize yourself with the reflecting activity and personal storytelling instructions.
Prepare any classroom materials needed (e.g., printed images of mirrors or a simple mirror prop) if applicable.

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Greet the students and introduce the term 'reflection' in an enthusiastic tone.
Share a short, engaging story about a time you reflected and learned something new about yourself to spark interest.
Ask a fun question: 'Have you ever looked in a mirror and seen something funny?' to make the connection.

Step 2

Guided Interactive Activity

5 minutes

Ask students to close their eyes and imagine their favorite fun moment at school.
After a minute, encourage students to open their eyes and pair up to share their favorite moment with a partner, making it more interactive.
Use the interactive mirror story prompt: 'Interactive Mirror Story Activity' to have a few students share with the whole class.
Emphasize that sharing our happy moments helps us learn more about who we are.

Step 3

Closing Reflection

3 minutes

Recap what reflection means using simple language and examples from the stories shared.
Ask one final engaging question: 'What is one cool thing you noticed about yourself today?'
Thank the students for their creative participation and encourage them to continue noticing the good things about themselves.

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