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Our Farewell Celebration!

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Lesson Plan

Our Farewell Celebration!

Students will be able to share one thing they learned about themselves or a peer during the group.

This lesson helps students acknowledge their personal growth, appreciate their peers, and create a positive memory of their time together. It reinforces the value of reflection and positive social connections.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Reflect, Share, Celebrate!

Materials

Whiteboard or projector, Celebration Slideshow, Markers or pens, “I've Grown!” Reflection Sheet, Certificate of Awesome, and Pencils/Crayons

Prep

Preparation Steps

15 minutes

Step 1

Festive Welcome & Check-In

5 minutes

  • Greet students warmly and set a positive, celebratory tone.
    - Display the first slide of the Celebration Slideshow.
    - Ask students to share one word that describes how they are feeling about the farewell celebration.
    - Transition by saying: "Today, we're going to celebrate all the amazing things we've learned and the friendships we've built!"

Step 2

“Remember When...” Group Reflection

10 minutes

  • Distribute the “I've Grown!” Reflection Sheet.
    - Display the relevant slide on the Celebration Slideshow to guide their reflection.
    - Instruct students to think about one thing they learned about themselves or a peer during their time in the group.
    - Encourage them to write down their thoughts on the reflection sheet.
    - After a few minutes, invite volunteers to share their reflections with the whole group. Facilitate a brief discussion, highlighting common themes of growth and learning.

Step 3

Kindness Compliment Circle

10 minutes

  • Explain the activity: Each student will give a compliment to the person next to them, focusing on something positive they observed or appreciated about that person during their time together.
    - Model how to give a meaningful compliment.
    - Go around the circle, ensuring everyone has a chance to both give and receive a compliment.
    - Emphasize active listening and positive affirmation.

Step 4

Certificate Ceremony

3 minutes

  • Display the appropriate slide on the Celebration Slideshow.
    - Distribute the personalized Certificate of Awesome to each student.
    - Acknowledge their hard work and contributions throughout the year. "You are all awesome!"

Step 5

Group Celebration Closing

2 minutes

  • Conclude with a positive and forward-looking message.
    - Thank students for their participation and for making the group a special place.
    - Encourage them to carry the lessons and friendships forward.
    - Display the final slide of the Celebration Slideshow and lead a celebratory cheer or a moment of appreciation.
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Slide Deck

Our Farewell Celebration!

Let's celebrate our journey together!

Welcome students and set a positive tone. Ask students to share one word that describes how they are feeling.

Remember When...

What's one thing you've learned about yourself or a friend during our time together?

(Think about challenges, successes, and discoveries!)

Introduce the reflection activity. Prompt students to think about what they've learned about themselves or their peers. Remind them about the "I've Grown!" Reflection Sheet.

Kindness Compliment Circle

Let's share what we appreciate about each other!

  • Focus on specific, positive observations.
  • Everyone gets to give and receive a compliment!

Explain the Kindness Compliment Circle. Emphasize giving meaningful, specific compliments.

Certificate Ceremony

You are all awesome!

Congratulations on your growth and achievements!

Prepare to distribute the Certificates of Awesome. Highlight their achievements.

Farewell & Future Adventures!

Keep growing, keep learning, and keep being awesome!

We'll miss you!

Conclude the celebration. Thank students and offer a positive closing message.

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Worksheet

"I've Grown!" Reflection Sheet

Name: ____________________________

Reflect and Share

Think back on our time together. What is one important thing you learned about YOURSELF or a FRIEND?

It could be a new skill, a new way of thinking, a strength you discovered, or something positive you noticed in someone else.

What I learned:












Why is this learning important?







How will you carry this learning forward?







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Activity

Certificate of Awesome!

Awarded to:

For outstanding participation, incredible growth, and being an all-around awesome member of our group!

We celebrate your unique contributions and the friendships you've built.

Date: ________________________

Teacher: ____________________

Keep shining brightly! Your journey of learning and friendship continues!

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