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Mirror Moment

Erin Vedrani

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Mirror Moment Map

Students will engage in a quick check-in using ‘mirror’ reflections to set a personal goal, monitor their behaviors, and strengthen self-awareness and accountability.

By guiding 2nd graders through targeted check-in/check-out activities, this lesson builds self-regulation skills, fosters positive behavior, and offers Tier 2 support for those needing extra behavioral scaffolding.

Audience

2nd Grade Group

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Guided, reflective check-ins with mirrors

Materials

  • Reflection Slides, * Handheld Mirror Reflections, * Mirror Journal Prompts, and * Mirror Exit Reflection

Prep

Material Preparation

5 minutes

  • Print or assemble Handheld Mirror Reflections for each student
  • Review all prompts on Reflection Slides
  • Make copies of Mirror Journal Prompts and Mirror Exit Reflection
  • Arrange seating in a semicircle for easy circulation

Step 1

Introduction & Check-In

3 minutes

  • Welcome students and explain today’s mirror check-in process
  • Display Slide 1 of Reflection Slides to frame the activity
  • Ask each student to state one personal goal for today’s session

Step 2

Mirror Activity

7 minutes

  • Hand out Handheld Mirror Reflections
  • Invite students to look into the mirror and silently repeat their goal
  • Prompt: “What actions will help you reach your goal?”
  • Circulate to provide support and model self-monitoring phrases

Step 3

Journal Reflection

6 minutes

  • Distribute Mirror Journal Prompts
  • Students write or draw responses to questions like “How do I feel when I meet my goal?”
  • Encourage positive statements and realistic strategies
  • Offer individual feedback as needed

Step 4

Closure & Exit Reflection

4 minutes

  • Reconvene and show final prompt on Mirror Exit Reflection
  • Students complete the exit reflection, rating their confidence and noting next steps
  • Collect reflections and highlight one or two successes
  • Praise effort and remind students to use these mirrors at future check-ins
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Slide Deck

Mirror Moment: Check-In

Welcome to our Mirror Moment!

Today, we’ll use a “mirror” to help us set and stick to a personal goal.

When I say “mirror,” think of one behavior you want to focus on and be ready to share.

Use an enthusiastic tone to set a positive tone. Invite students to look into their “mirror” and think silently about their goal before sharing.

Set Your Personal Goal

My goal for today is:

Encourage students to keep goals specific and achievable. Provide examples if needed (e.g., ‘I will raise my hand before speaking.’).

Plan Your Actions

What can you do to reach your goal?

• Action 1: ___________________
• Action 2: ___________________

Prompt students to think of concrete, actionable steps. Model one action yourself first.

Exit Reflection

How confident are you in reaching your goal today?

Circle one: 1 2 3 4 5

Next steps I will take:

Remind students this helps track progress. Encourage honest ratings.

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Activity

Handheld Mirror Reflections

Purpose: Guide each student to use a handheld mirror as a focus tool for saying and seeing their goal, then answering guided self-monitoring questions.

Materials:

  • One small handheld mirror per student
  • Prompt sheet printed on cardstock (optional laminated cards)

Time: 7 minutes

Instructions:

  1. Distribute one handheld mirror and a prompt sheet to each student.
  2. Ask students to hold their mirror up, look at themselves, and silently repeat their personal goal.
  3. Read each prompt aloud, pausing between questions to give students thinking time. Students can either whisper their answers quietly or think them through in their heads:
    • “What is my goal for today?”
    • “Why is this goal important to me?”
    • “What is one thing I can do right now to work toward my goal?”
    • “How will I know I’m making progress?”
  4. Circulate and quietly remind students to stay focused on their reflections. Offer one-on-one support if a student seems stuck.

Teacher Tips:

  • Model the process first: hold up your mirror, think aloud your goal and answers.
  • Encourage students to use kind self-talk as they look at themselves (e.g., “I can do this!”).
  • Keep the room quiet or play soft instrumental music to help students concentrate.
  • After 3–4 minutes, signal that it’s time to finish up and prepare for the next step (journal reflection).

Next Step: Transition into Mirror Journal Prompts so students can record or draw their thoughts in writing.

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Journal

Mirror Journal Prompts

  1. My personal goal for today is:
    _______________________________


  2. Two actions I took to reach my goal were:

    • Action 1: ___________________


    • Action 2: ___________________


  3. When I looked in the mirror and repeated my goal, I felt:
    _______________________________


  4. Draw or describe one moment when you saw yourself doing your best below:











  5. One new idea I have for tomorrow to help me meet my goal is:
    _______________________________


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Cool Down

Mirror Exit Reflection

  1. How confident are you in reaching your goal today?

Circle one: 1 2 3 4 5

  1. Next steps I will take tomorrow to stay on track:
    _____________________________


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