Reflect & Connect Script

Warm Up: Mirror, Mirror!

"Good morning, everyone! Let's start our day by looking at ourselves. Does anyone know what a mirror does?

That's right! A mirror shows us what we look like. It reflects our image back to us. Today, we're going to use our minds to 'mirror' our thoughts and feelings! We're going to learn about something called reflection."

Introducing Reflection (5 minutes)

"(Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 1: 'What Does a Mirror Do?')

Just like a mirror shows us our outside, reflecting helps us look at our inside—our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions. (Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 2: 'Reflecting Means Looking Back')

When we reflect, we think about:
* What happened?
* How did it make me feel?
* What did I learn?

It’s like replaying a little movie of something that happened in our minds. Why do you think it might be important to think about these things?

That's right! It helps us understand ourselves better and learn for next time."

Discussion: Share Your Shine (5 minutes)

"(Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 3: 'Time to Reflect!')

Now, let’s practice reflecting! I want you to think about something fun you did recently. Maybe it was playing outside, reading a favorite book, or having a special meal. Close your eyes for a moment and remember that fun thing. How did it make you feel? Happy? Excited? Peaceful?

(Give students a moment to think.)

(Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 4: 'Share Your Shine!')

Now, turn to the person next to you. I want you to share your fun memory and tell them how it made you feel. And remember to listen carefully when your partner shares their memory! Who would like to share what they reflected on with the whole class?





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Activity: My Reflection Portrait (5 minutes)

"(Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 5: 'My Reflection Portrait')

Great sharing, everyone! Now we’re going to draw our reflections. On your paper, I want you to draw a picture of something that made you happy today. It could be the fun thing you just talked about, or something else from today. As you draw, really think about why it made you happy. What was it about that moment that brought you joy?

(Circulate and provide support as students draw.)"

Cool Down: One Word Reflection (2 minutes)

"(Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 6: 'One Word Reflection')

Wonderful drawings! To finish up our lesson today, I want everyone to think of one word that describes how you feel after reflecting today. It could be peaceful, happy, thoughtful, or anything else. When I say go, you can share your word with a neighbor as you get ready to move to our next activity. Go!

Thank you for reflecting with me today!"

Warm Up: Mirror, Mirror!

Instructions:

1. Look in the Mirror (Optional): If you have a small mirror, invite students to quickly look at themselves in the mirror. Ask: "What do you see?" "What does the mirror do?" (It shows us our reflection!)
2. Think about Reflection: "Today, we're going to use our minds like a mirror! We're going to reflect on our thoughts and feelings. It's like looking back at something that happened and thinking about it."
3. Quick Share: "Think about your favorite color. Why is it your favorite? Turn to a partner and share your color and one reason why you love it!"

My favorite color is:

I love it because:

Discussion: Share Your Shine

Objective: Students will practice reflecting on a recent positive experience and articulate how it made them feel.

Instructions:

1. Individual Reflection (1 minute):

   • "Close your eyes for a moment. Think about something really fun you did recently. It could be playing with a friend, eating a yummy snack, or drawing a great picture. What was it?"
   • "Now, think about how that fun thing made you feel. Did it make you happy? Excited? Proud?"

2. Partner Share (3 minutes):

   • "Turn to a partner next to you. Take turns sharing your fun memory and how it made you feel. Remember to listen when your partner is talking!"
   • Teacher Tip: Model an example: "Last weekend, I went to the park, and it made me feel joyful!"

3. Whole Group Share (1 minute):

   • "Who would like to share their reflection with the whole class? What was your fun memory, and how did it make you feel?"
   • Prompt students to use feeling words.

My Fun Memory:

It Made Me Feel:

Activity: My Reflection Portrait

Objective: Students will visually represent a positive reflection and articulate the feelings associated with it.

Materials: Drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils.

Instructions:

1. Introduce the Activity: "Now that we've talked about reflecting, we're going to draw our reflections! On your paper, you will create a 'Reflection Portrait.'"
2. What to Draw: "I want you to draw a picture of something that made you happy today, or something that made you feel good recently. It could be playing, learning, or a special person."
3. Think and Draw: "As you draw, think about why this made you happy. What colors represent your feelings? What details can you add to show your joyful memory?"
4. Share (Optional): "When you are done, if you'd like, you can share your Reflection Portrait and explain your happy memory to a friend or the class."

My Reflection Portrait

Draw your happy memory here!

What I drew:

It made me feel (circle one or add your own):

• Happy
• Joyful
• Excited
• Peaceful
• Proud
• (Your own feeling word):
  
  
  

Cool Down: One Word Reflection

Instructions:

1. Reflect Silently (30 seconds): "Everyone, find a quiet spot in your mind. Think about our lesson today on reflection. How do you feel right now after thinking about your memories and feelings?"
2. Choose One Word: "I want you to pick one word that describes how you feel. It could be peaceful, thoughtful, happy, calm, or another word that fits."
3. Share with a Neighbor (1 minute): "When I say go, turn to a neighbor and whisper your one word to them. You can also share why you chose that word if you want!"
4. Optional Whole Class Share (30 seconds): "Anyone want to share their one word with the whole class?"

My one word for today is:

Why I chose this word: