What Makes Me, Me? Script

Introduction: Unique Like a Star (3 minutes)

Teacher: Good morning, wonderful 4th-grade stars! Today marks the beginning of a very special journey where we will explore what makes each of us absolutely amazing. Our first lesson is called "What Makes Me, Me?"

(Transition to Slide Deck: What Makes Me, Me? - Slide 1: What Makes Me, Me?)

Teacher: Look at this shining slide! Every single one of you is unique and special, just like a star! Think about all the stars in the sky—each one is different and beautiful in its own way, right? You are just like those stars, with your own special twinkle. Today, we're going to celebrate all the wonderful things that make you, YOU!

Exploring My Identity (7 minutes)

(Transition to Slide Deck: What Makes Me, Me? - Slide 2: My Unique Spark)

Teacher: So, what makes your star shine brightly? What is your unique spark? (Pause for a moment, let students think). Think about it. What are some things you are really good at? Maybe you're a super artist, or you tell the best jokes, or you're an amazing helper. These are your special talents!

(Read bullet points on Slide 2, elaborating briefly on each:)

Teacher:

• Your special talents: Are you great at drawing, singing, dancing, or being a good listener?
• Your favorite things to do: What hobbies do you love? Reading, playing outside, building things?
• Qualities that make you a great friend: Are you kind, funny, brave, or super smart?

Teacher: Now, let's do a quick warm-up. I'm going to hand out the Warm Up: My Special Spark activity. Take about 2 minutes to draw a small picture or write one word that represents your unique spark. When you're done, hold it up for me to see!

(Allow students 2 minutes for the warm-up. Circulate and observe.)

(Transition to Slide Deck: What Makes Me, Me? - Slide 3: Your Identity Shield)

Teacher: Amazing sparks, everyone! Now, let's take these ideas even further. Imagine you have a superhero shield, just like a knight or a superhero! This shield isn't for fighting villains; it's for showing off all your amazing qualities and what makes you, you.

Teacher: I'm going to give you a copy of the Activity: My Identity Shield and a Worksheet: What Makes Me, Me?. On your shield, I want you to draw pictures or write words that show your strengths, your interests, and anything else that makes you unique. Use your worksheet to jot down some ideas first if you like. You'll have about 5 minutes to work on your shields.

(Allow students 5 minutes to work on their shields. Circulate and offer encouragement.)

Sharing Our Strengths (7 minutes)

(Transition to Slide Deck: What Makes Me, Me? - Slide 4: Share Your Shine!)

Teacher: Wonderful shields, everyone! They are all so different and so full of personality! Now, it's time to share your shine. Turn to a partner or your small group. Using the Discussion Guide: Sharing Our Shields, share one thing you drew or wrote on your shield that you are especially proud of. And when your partner is sharing, be a super listener! Then, tell them one thing you like about their shield. You'll have about 5 minutes for this sharing.

(Allow students 5 minutes for discussion. Circulate and listen in, providing positive reinforcement.)

Wrap Up: Proud to Be Me (3 minutes)

(Transition to Slide Deck: What Makes Me, Me? - Slide 5: Proud to Be Me!)

Teacher: Let's bring it back together, everyone. Who would like to share one new thing they learned about themselves today, or something wonderful they noticed about a friend's shield?

Teacher: Fantastic! Remember, girls, you are amazing, just the way you are! Our classroom is so much brighter and more wonderful because of your unique spark. Always be proud of who you are.

Teacher: For our cool down, please take out your Cool Down: One Word About Me handout. Write down one word that describes how you feel about being uniquely you after today's lesson. This will help me know how much your special spark is shining! Thank you, everyone!

My Special Spark ✨

Welcome, amazing artists! Before we dive into our lesson today, let's get our brains warmed up and think about what makes each of us truly special.

Take a moment to think about something that makes you unique. It could be:

• A special talent you have (like drawing, singing, or telling jokes)
• A unique quality you possess (like being super kind, brave, or a great listener)
• Something you love to do that makes you happy

On your paper, draw a small picture or write one word that represents your unique spark. We'll share these with a partner in a minute!

My Identity Shield 🛡️

Imagine you have a powerful superhero shield! This shield represents all the amazing things that make you, YOU!

Instructions:

1. Draw Your Shield: On a piece of paper, draw a large shield. Make it any shape you like!
2. Fill Your Shield: Inside your shield, draw pictures or write words that show your unique qualities. Think about:
   • Your Strengths: What are you good at? (e.g., helping friends, reading, solving puzzles)
   • Your Interests: What do you love to do? (e.g., play sports, draw, listen to music, explore nature)
   • Your Personality: What kind of person are you? (e.g., kind, funny, brave, curious, creative)
   • Your Talents: What special skills do you have?
3. Decorate It! Use colors, patterns, and designs to make your shield truly unique and reflect your personality.
4. Be Ready to Share: We will share our shields with our classmates and celebrate what makes each of us special!

<My Culture, My Crown: Lesson 1 - What Makes Me, Me?** This lesson plan, designed for 4th-grade girls, encourages self-reflection and celebration of individual uniqueness. The objective is for students to identify and celebrate their unique personal qualities, strengths, and interests, building a foundation of self-esteem. The lesson includes a warm-up, activity, discussion, and cool-down, all supported by a slide deck and script. Materials needed include paper, coloring supplies, and the provided digital resources. The estimated time is 20 minutes. It's the first in an 8-lesson series focused on fostering self-love and appreciation for diverse cultures, addressing recent negative peer interactions related to race and ethnicity. It is categorized as Tier 1: Classroom-Wide Supports. What do you think?

Sharing Our Shields: Discussion Guide ✨

Now that you've created your amazing "Identity Shields," it's time to share your unique sparks with your classmates! Work with a partner or in your small group to discuss the questions below. Remember to listen carefully and celebrate everyone's strengths!

Discussion Questions:

1. My Proudest Part: Look at your Activity: My Identity Shield. What is one picture or word on your shield that you are most proud of, and why?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. My Friend's Shine: After your partner shares, tell them one thing you especially liked or admired about their shield. What makes their shield unique and special?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Something New About Me: Did creating your shield or listening to your friend make you think of something new or different about yourself?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

What Makes Me, Me? Worksheet ✨

This worksheet is to help you think about all the amazing things that make you, YOU! Use it to brainstorm ideas for your Activity: My Identity Shield.

1. My Super Strengths! What are you really good at? (e.g., being kind, running fast, drawing, reading, being a good friend)
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Things I Love to Do! What are your favorite hobbies or activities? (e.g., playing soccer, dancing, singing, building with blocks, helping at home)
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. My Awesome Personality! What words describe you? (e.g., funny, brave, curious, creative, honest, thoughtful)
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Something Unique About Me: Is there anything else special or different about you that you want to celebrate?
   
   
   
   
   
   

My Identity Shield Ideas:

Use this space to sketch out some ideas for your Activity: My Identity Shield! What pictures or symbols will you use to show off your special qualities?

One Word About Me: Cool Down ✨

After exploring all the amazing things that make you, YOU, let's take a moment to reflect.

In one word, how do you feel about being uniquely yourself after today's lesson?

My one word is:

Draw a small picture that shows why you chose that word!

My Family's Story Script

Introduction: Family Roots (3 minutes)

Teacher: Good morning, wonderful storytellers! In our last lesson, we celebrated what makes each of us unique. Today, we're going to dig a little deeper and explore the amazing stories that come from our families. Our lesson is called "My Family's Story."

(Transition to Slide Deck: My Family's Story - Slide 1: My Family's Story)

Teacher: Just like a favorite book has many chapters, your family has a special story that's been written over time! It's full of exciting adventures, cherished moments, and traditions that make your family unique. Today, we're going to explore those unique traditions and tales that make your family special.

Exploring Our Heritage (7 minutes)

(Transition to Slide Deck: My Family's Story - Slide 2: What Makes Your Family Unique?)

Teacher: What do I mean by 'family story' or 'family heritage'? (Pause for a moment, let students think). You're right, it's about what makes your family, your family! Your family heritage is like a treasure chest full of special things passed down through generations. These are the things that make your family unique!

(Read bullet points on Slide 2, elaborating briefly on each:)

Teacher:

• Special family traditions: Do you have a special way your family celebrates birthdays, holidays, or even just a fun weekend activity?
• Stories your grandparents or parents tell you: These could be stories about when they were little, or stories from a long time ago about your ancestors.
• Things your family does that make you happy: What are those warm, fuzzy memories you have with your family?

Teacher: Let's do a quick warm-up. I'm going to hand out the Warm Up: Family Fun Facts. Take about 2 minutes to write or draw one fun fact about your family or a special family tradition. When you're done, hold it up for me to see!

(Allow students 2 minutes for the warm-up. Circulate and observe.)

(Transition to Slide Deck: My Family's Story - Slide 3: Your Family Heritage Tree)

Teacher: Wonderful family facts, everyone! Now, let's represent our family stories in a creative way. Imagine your family has a special tree, like a big, strong oak tree, where all your unique traditions and stories grow! Each branch, each leaf, tells a part of your family's journey.

Teacher: I'm going to give you a copy of the Worksheet: My Family's Heritage Tree. On this worksheet, you'll draw or write about your family traditions, important stories, or anything else that makes your family's heritage special. Take about 5 minutes to work on your heritage tree.

(Allow students 5 minutes to work on their worksheets. Circulate and offer encouragement.)

Sharing Our Stories (7 minutes)

(Transition to Slide Deck: My Family's Story - Slide 4: Share Your Family's Story!)

Teacher: Beautiful heritage trees, everyone! They are all so different and full of amazing family stories! Now, it's time to share a branch from our trees. Turn to a partner or your small group. Using the Discussion Guide: Sharing Our Family Stories, share one tradition or story from your heritage tree that makes your family special. And when your partner is sharing, remember to be a super listener and show respect! Then, tell them one thing you found interesting or unique about their family story. You'll have about 5 minutes for this sharing.

(Allow students 5 minutes for discussion. Circulate and listen in, providing positive reinforcement.)

Teacher: To continue our creative expression, let's move on to the Activity: My Family Story Drawing. On a fresh piece of paper, draw a picture that illustrates a favorite family story or tradition you just shared or thought about. This is your chance to bring that story to life visually! You'll have about 2 minutes for this quick drawing.

(Allow students 2 minutes for the drawing activity.)

Wrap Up: Our Family Tapestry (3 minutes)

(Transition to Slide Deck: My Family's Story - Slide 5: Our Family Tapestry)

Teacher: Let's bring it back together, everyone. Who would like to share one interesting fact or story they learned about a peer's family today, or something new you appreciated about your own family's story?

Teacher: Fantastic! Remember, girls, every family story is a unique and important thread in our classroom's beautiful tapestry! When we share and appreciate each other's stories, we learn so much and make our community even stronger and more colorful. Be proud of your family's story!

Teacher: For our cool down, please take out your Cool Down: One Family Word handout. Write down one word that describes how you feel about your family's story after today's lesson. This will help me know what resonated with you! Thank you, everyone!

Family Fun Facts! 🏡

Welcome, amazing girls! Today, we're going to talk about our wonderful families and the special things that make them unique. To warm up our brains, let's think about a fun fact about your family!

It could be:

• A special tradition your family has (like a movie night or a special dish for holidays!)
• A funny story that your family loves to tell
• Something unique about your family's history or where they come from

On your paper, write one fun fact about your family or draw a small picture that represents it. We'll share these with a partner in a minute!

My Family's Heritage Tree 🌳

Your family has a special story, and just like a tree grows, your family's heritage grows with traditions, stories, and special moments! This worksheet will help you think about all the amazing things that make your family unique.

Draw your family's heritage tree below. In the branches and around the trunk, draw pictures or write words that represent:

1. Special Family Traditions: What does your family do together that is unique? (e.g., Sunday dinners, holiday celebrations, special games)
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Important Family Stories: What stories do your parents, grandparents, or other relatives tell? (e.g., stories about when they were young, stories about where your family comes from)
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Things That Make Your Family Happy: What activities, foods, or gatherings bring joy to your family? (e.g., cooking together, listening to music, family trips)
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Symbols of Your Family: Are there any symbols, colors, or objects that are special to your family?
   
   
   
   
   
   

Draw Your Family's Heritage Tree Here!

My Culture, My Crown: Lesson 2 - My Family's Story This lesson plan, designed for 4th-grade girls, encourages students to identify and share significant family traditions, stories, and cultural practices. The objective is to foster an understanding of their personal heritage. The lesson includes a warm-up, activity, discussion, and cool-down, all supported by a slide deck and script. Materials needed include paper, coloring supplies, and the provided digital resources. The estimated time is 20 minutes. It's the second in an 8-lesson series focused on fostering self-love and appreciation for diverse cultures, addressing recent negative peer interactions related to race and ethnicity. It is categorized as Tier 1: Classroom-Wide Supports. What do you think?