Reflect & Connect Script

Warm Up: My Reflection Journey

"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Has anyone ever thought about what it means to 'reflect'?

That's a great start! When we reflect, it's like using a special mirror in our minds. Not a mirror that shows us our face, but one that shows us our thoughts, our feelings, and our experiences. Today, we're going to learn about the power of reflection and how it helps us grow."

Introducing Reflection (5 minutes)

"(Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 1: 'What Does Reflection Mean?')

Just like a mirror helps us see ourselves, reflection helps us understand ourselves better. It's about taking a moment to look back at something that happened. (Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 2: 'Reflecting: More Than Just Looking')

When we reflect, we ask ourselves these important questions:
* What happened?
* How did it make me feel?
* What did I learn from it?
* And how can I use this learning for next time?

It’s like reviewing a movie in our minds, but with a purpose! Why do you think it's important to think about these questions? What are some benefits of reflecting on our experiences? For example, reflection helps you:

• Understand your feelings: Why did that make me happy? What made me feel frustrated?
• Make better choices: If something didn't go well, you can think about how to do it differently next time.
• Learn and grow: Every experience, good or tough, can teach you something new about yourself and the world.
• Connect with others: When you understand yourself, it's easier to understand your friends and family.

Exactly! Reflection helps us understand our emotions, make better choices, and learn from every part of our lives."

Discussion: Deep Dive with a Partner! (5 minutes)

"(Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 3: 'Your Reflection Challenge!')

Now, let’s put our reflection skills to practice! I want you to think about a recent experience you had. It could be something exciting, a time you solved a problem, or even a moment when you felt a strong emotion like frustration or joy. Close your eyes for a moment and remember that experience. What happened? How did it make you feel? What did you learn from it?

(Give students a moment to think.)

(Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 4: 'Deep Dive with a Partner!')

Now, turn to the person next to you. I want you to share your experience, tell them how it made you feel, and most importantly, what you learned from it. Remember to listen actively when your partner shares and you can even ask them a question about their reflection! Who would like to share their insightful reflections with the whole class?





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Activity: My Reflection Storyboard (5 minutes)

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

Wonderful discussions, everyone! Now, we’re going to create a 'Reflection Storyboard.' On your paper, you will draw a series of pictures that tell the story of the experience you just reflected on. For each picture, write a short caption explaining what happened, how you felt, and what you learned. Think about how the experience unfolded and what insights you gained.

(Circulate and provide support, encouraging detailed drawings and reflective captions.)"

Cool Down: The Power of 'Why' (2 minutes)

"(Display Slide Deck: Reflect & Connect - Slide 6: 'The Power of 'Why'')

Fantastic storyboards! To wrap up our lesson, I want everyone to think of one important thought or feeling you gained from today's reflection. It could be a new understanding, a feeling of accomplishment, or a realization about yourself. When I say go, share your important thought or feeling with a neighbor, and try to explain why you chose it. Go!

Thank you for taking a deep dive into reflection with me today!"

Warm Up: My Reflection Journey

Instructions:

1. Reflect on a Past Experience (1 minute): "Think about something you did recently that made you feel really proud or happy. It could be finishing a difficult task, helping someone, or learning something new."
2. Initial Thoughts on Reflection (1 minute): "What does it mean to 'reflect' on something? It's like looking back at an experience. Why do you think it might be important to do that?"
3. Quick Pair Share (1 minute): "Turn to a partner and briefly share the proud/happy moment you thought of, and one quick idea about why reflecting is important."

My proud/happy moment was:

One reason why reflecting is important:

Discussion: Deeper Dives of Reflection

Objective: Students will practice reflecting on a recent experience, identifying what happened, how they felt, and what they learned from it.

Instructions:

1. Individual Reflection (1 minute):

   • "Close your eyes for a moment. Think about a recent experience you had. It could be a challenging moment, a moment of success, or something new you tried. What happened in that experience?"
   • "Now, think about how that experience made you feel. Did it make you curious, frustrated, excited, or proud?"
   • "Most importantly, what did you learn from that experience? Or what might you do differently next time?"

2. Partner Share (3 minutes):

   • "Turn to a partner next to you. Take turns sharing your experience, how it made you feel, and what you learned. Remember to listen when your partner is talking, and you can even ask them a question about their reflection!"
   • Teacher Tip: Model an example: "I recently tried a new recipe, and it didn't turn out perfectly. I felt a little disappointed, but I learned that I need to follow the instructions more carefully next time!"

3. Whole Group Share (1 minute):

   • "Who would like to share their deeper reflection with the whole class? Tell us about your experience, how you felt, and what valuable lesson you took away from it."
   • Prompt students to use specific feeling words and explain their learning.

My Recent Experience:

It Made Me Feel:

What I Learned:

Activity: My Reflection Storyboard

Objective: Students will visually represent a recent experience and articulate their reflections on what happened, how they felt, and what they learned.

Materials: Drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils, pencils.

Instructions:

1. Introduce the Activity: "Now that we've practiced reflecting, we're going to create a 'Reflection Storyboard'! This is like drawing a comic strip about an experience you had, but with a focus on your thoughts and feelings."
2. What to Draw: "Choose one of the recent experiences you reflected on today. You will divide your paper into 3 or 4 boxes, like a storyboard."
3. Storyboard Steps:
   • Box 1: What Happened? Draw the beginning of your experience. What was the situation?
   • Box 2: How I Felt. Draw a picture showing how you felt during the experience. What emotions were you having?
   • Box 3: What I Learned. Draw what happened next, and how you learned something new or gained an insight.
   • (Optional) Box 4: For Next Time. Draw how you might use this learning in the future.
4. Add Captions: "Under each drawing, write a short caption explaining that part of your reflection. Remember to include what happened, how you felt, and what you learned."
5. Share (Optional): "When you are done, if you'd like, you can share your Reflection Storyboard with a friend or the class and explain your reflective journey."

My Reflection Storyboard

(Divide your paper into 3 or 4 boxes. Draw and write captions below each box.)

Box 1: What Happened?

Caption:

Box 2: How I Felt.

Caption:

Box 3: What I Learned.

Caption:

Box 4 (Optional): For Next Time.

Caption:

Cool Down: The Power of 'Why'

Instructions:

1. Reflect Silently (30 seconds): "Everyone, take a moment to think about everything we discussed and created today about reflection. What is one important thought, feeling, or lesson you gained from this process?"
2. Choose One Insight: "I want you to pick one significant insight or feeling you gained from today. It could be a new understanding about yourself, a strong emotion you identified, or a specific lesson learned."
3. Share with a Neighbor (1 minute): "When I say go, turn to a neighbor and share your important insight or feeling. Explain why you chose it. What makes it significant to you?"
4. Optional Whole Class Share (30 seconds): "Anyone want to share their insight and the 'why' behind it with the whole class?"

My important insight/feeling from today is:

Why I chose this insight/feeling: