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New Year, New Goals: Reflect and Grow

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Lesson Plan

New Year, New Goals: Reflect and Grow

Reflect on past behavior and set New Year's goals

This lesson encourages 4th-grade students to reflect on their past behavior, grades, relationships, and self-care as they begin the new year. Through a combination of game-based learning, trauma-informed teaching, and active learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-awareness and personal growth. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical reflection skills, fostering a positive mindset and encouraging them to set New Year's resolutions for improvement.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Wellbeing For Children: Confidence And Self-Esteem, Reflection Worksheet, Discussion Questions, Exit Ticket, Projector, and Whiteboard and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the students and explain the purpose of the lesson: to reflect on the past year and set New Year's resolutions.
  • Discuss the tradition of setting New Year's resolutions and how it can help in personal growth.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Reading and Reflection

10 mins

  • Distribute the Reflection Worksheet.
  • Read a short passage about self-reflection and growth (provided in the worksheet).
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet, reflecting on their behavior, grades, relationships, and self-care, and how they can improve in the new year.

Step 4

Group Activity

10 mins

  • Organize students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with discussion questions to guide their conversation about personal growth and New Year's resolutions.
  • Encourage students to share their reflections and listen to others.

Step 5

Class Discussion

8 mins

  • Bring the class back together for a group discussion.
  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about what students learned from their reflections and group discussions.

Step 6

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Ask students to write down one New Year's resolution they have for the new year on the Exit Ticket.
  • Collect the exit tickets and thank students for their participation.
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Discussion

Reflection Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on their past year and set New Year's resolutions.

What is one thing you are proud of from last year?

Encourage students to think about achievements in academics, behavior, or personal growth.







What is one area you would like to improve this year?

Guide students to consider areas such as study habits, friendships, or self-care.







How can confidence and self-esteem help you achieve your New Year's resolutions?

Discuss the role of self-belief and positive thinking in personal development.







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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in reflecting on their past year and setting New Year's resolutions.

Describe a moment from last year that made you feel proud.








What is one thing you wish you had done differently last year?








List two New Year's resolutions you have for this year and how you plan to achieve them.








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Quiz

Reflection Exit Ticket

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