Self-Monitoring Superheroes
Develop self-awareness and self-regulation
In this lesson, students will explore the concept of self-monitoring by creating superhero characters that embody self-awareness and self-regulation skills. They will design costumes and share stories of their superheroes in action. This lesson is important as it helps students understand and practice self-monitoring, which is crucial for personal development and emotional intelligence.
Develop self-awareness and self-regulation
Art supplies (paper, markers, crayons), Printable superhero templates, Discussion questions, and Worksheet: Superhero Story Planner
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Begin with a brief discussion on what self-monitoring means and why it's important.
- Introduce the concept of superheroes and how they can have special powers related to self-awareness and self-regulation.
Step 2
Designing Superheroes
20 mins
- Provide students with art supplies and superhero templates.
- Instruct students to create their own superhero character that embodies self-monitoring skills.
- Encourage creativity in designing costumes and thinking about their superhero's special powers.
Step 3
Superhero Story Planning
15 mins
- Distribute the 'Superhero Story Planner' worksheet.
- Guide students to plan a short story where their superhero uses self-monitoring skills to solve a problem.
- Offer support and ideas as needed.
Step 4
Sharing Stories
10 mins
- Allow students to share their superhero stories with the class.
- Encourage positive feedback and discussion on the different self-monitoring skills presented.
- Recap the importance of self-monitoring and how it can be applied in everyday life.
- Ask students to reflect on how they can be self-monitoring superheroes in their own lives.
