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Motivation Magic

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Motivation Magic

Self Motivation

In this lesson, kindergarten students will explore the concept of self-motivation through a short video, a reading activity, and a fun art project. The lesson aims to help students understand the difference between internal and external motivation and how they can motivate themselves by pairing tasks with enjoyable activities. This lesson is important as it introduces young learners to the idea of motivation, encouraging them to find joy in tasks and develop a positive attitude towards challenges.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Habits of a Good Student for Children, Book: My Strong Mind, Colorful paper, Crayons, Scissors, and Glue

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce the topic of motivation.
  • Ask if they know what motivation means and give a simple explanation: "Motivation is what makes us want to do things."

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 3

Reading Activity: My Strong Mind

5 mins

  • Read a short excerpt from the book "My Strong Mind" to the class. You can access the text here.
  • Discuss the themes of self-motivation and resilience presented in the story.
  • Ask students how the character in the book motivates themselves and how they can do the same.

Step 4

Activity: Motivation Circle

5 mins

  • Have students sit in a circle.
  • Each student takes a turn to say one thing they love doing and why it makes them happy.
  • As a group, discuss how doing things we love can help us feel motivated to do other tasks.
  • Provide specific examples such as:
    • Drawing or Coloring: Use drawing as a reward after completing a challenging task, or draw pictures related to the task to make it more enjoyable.
    • Playing Games: Incorporate educational games that align with the subject matter as a reward for completing tasks.
    • Storytelling or Reading: Integrate storytelling into subjects like history or science, allowing students to read a related story after finishing their work.
    • Building or Crafting: Use building or crafting to visualize concepts, such as creating a model of a scene from a book.
    • Listening to Music: Allow students to listen to their favorite songs while working or as a reward after completing a task.
    • Outdoor Activities: Incorporate short outdoor breaks as a reward or integrate outdoor exploration into lessons.

Step 5

Collaborative Art Project: Motivation Mural

5 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with colorful paper, crayons, scissors, and glue.
  • Ask each group to create a section of a mural that represents activities that motivate them.
  • Once completed, combine all sections to form a 'Motivation Mural' and display it in the classroom.

Step 6

Closure

2 mins

  • Invite a few students to share their thoughts on how they can use their favorite activities to motivate themselves.
  • Reinforce the idea that they can find motivation by making tasks fun and enjoyable.
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