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Shamrock Reflection

Lesson Plan

Shamrock Reflection

Students will reflect on their past school year by identifying an achievement, favorite memory, a challenge they overcame, and a goal for next year using a simple four-leaf clover template to promote self-awareness and celebrate growth.

This end-of-year reflection builds self-esteem, reinforces social-emotional learning by having students recognize successes, acknowledge challenges, set goals, and provides a positive, thematic closure to the school year.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Guided clover template activity followed by sharing.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

  • Print one copy of the Four-Leaf Clover Reflection Template for each student
  • Gather pencils, crayons, chart paper, and markers
  • Review the four-leaf clover template and sample responses to ensure clarity

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

  • Gather students on the carpet or in a circle.
  • Ask: “What was one thing you learned this year that made you proud?”
  • Record a few responses on chart paper to model reflection.

Step 2

Introduce Clover Template

5 minutes

  • Display the Four-Leaf Clover Reflection Template for the class.
  • Explain each leaf:
    • Leaf 1: Achievement you’re proud of
    • Leaf 2: Your favorite school memory
    • Leaf 3: A challenge you overcame this year
    • Leaf 4: One goal for next year
  • Model by filling in your own example on chart paper.

Step 3

Individual Reflection

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Four-Leaf Clover Reflection Template and pencils/crayons.
  • Instruct students to write or draw in each leaf:
    1. Achievement they’re proud of
    2. Favorite school memory
    3. A challenge they overcame
    4. One goal for next year
  • Circulate to support and prompt as needed.

Step 4

Partner Share

5 minutes

  • Have students pair up and exchange templates.
  • Each student takes turns sharing one of their four leaves.
  • Encourage listeners to ask one follow-up question.

Step 5

Cool-Down and Closure

5 minutes

  • Invite a few volunteers to share highlights with the whole class.
  • Reinforce that overcoming challenges and setting goals are part of growth.
  • Collect templates or display them on a reflection bulletin board.
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Slide Deck

Shamrock Reflection

End-of-year self-reflection for 3rd graders: celebrate achievements, favorite memories, and set goals for next year!

Use the shamrock-themed green gradient as background. Welcome students, introduce the lesson title and agenda.

Warm-Up Question

What was one thing you learned this year that made you proud?

Gather students in a circle. Record a few responses on chart paper to model reflective conversation.

Clover Template Overview

• Leaf 1: Achievement you’re proud of
• Leaf 2: Your favorite school memory
• Leaf 3: A challenge you overcame this year
• Leaf 4: One goal for next year

(Use the Four-Leaf Clover Reflection Template)

Display the template on the board or via projector. Point out each leaf and its purpose.

Modeled Example

Achievement: I mastered my multiplication facts!

Favorite Memory: Our class field trip to the aquarium.

Challenge Overcame: I learned to tie my shoes by myself.

Goal for Next Year: Read 20 chapter books.

Model filling in a four-leaf clover on chart paper: choose one example per leaf.

Individual Reflection

  1. Take your Four-Leaf Clover Reflection Template.
  2. In each leaf, write or draw:
    – Achievement you’re proud of
    – Favorite school memory
    – A challenge you overcame this year
    – One goal for next year
  3. Add color and creativity!

Distribute templates and art supplies. Circulate to prompt and support students as they write or draw.

Partner Share & Closure

• Pair up and exchange clovers.
• Take turns sharing one leaf; ask a follow-up question.
• Volunteers share highlights with the class.
• Celebrate everyone’s growth!

Pair students and guide their sharing. Then invite 2–3 volunteers to share with the whole class and display on the bulletin board.

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Worksheet

Four-Leaf Clover Reflection Template

Name: _______________________ Date: _______________

Instructions: In each clover leaf below, draw or write your response. Use colors and creativity!

Leaf 1: Achievement You're Proud Of












Leaf 2: Favorite School Memory












Leaf 3: A Challenge You Overcame This Year












Leaf 4: One Goal for Next Year












Decorate your four-leaf clover with pictures, color, and patterns to make it unique!

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Cool Down

Reflection Cool-Down Exit Ticket

Name: _______________________ Date: _______________

  1. What is one achievement you’re most proud of this year? (Write one sentence)






  2. What is one goal you have for next year? (Write one sentence)






Thank you for sharing your reflections!

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