Lesson Plan

Spark Success Plan

Kickstart each day by recognizing positive behaviors and personal achievements through a quick interactive routine that builds confidence, community, and focus.

Daily positive reinforcement boosts student morale, fosters a supportive environment, and encourages self-awareness of strengths and successes.

Audience

5th Grade Class

Time

10 minutes daily

Approach

Combine shout-out cards, affirmations slides, and journaling.

Materials

Morning Shout-Out Prompt Cards, - Affirmation Slide Deck, and - Daily Wins Journal Worksheets

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Print and cut Morning Shout-Out Prompt Cards
Review and load Affirmation Slide Deck on the classroom display
Print or organize Daily Wins Journal Worksheets
Gather reward tokens or stickers for student recognition

Step 1

Morning Shout-Outs

2 minutes

Gather students in a circle or at their desks
Randomly select a card from Morning Shout-Out Prompt Cards
Read the prompt aloud; have the named student share the observed positive behavior
Award the student a token or sticker for positive recognition
Encourage classmates to applaud or cheer in support

Step 2

Affirmation Highlights

3 minutes

Display the first slide of Affirmation Slide Deck
Lead the class in reading the affirmation aloud together
Invite 1–2 volunteers to explain what the affirmation means to them
Advance to the next slide and repeat until time is up

Step 3

Daily Wins Log

5 minutes

Distribute or have students open their Daily Wins Journal Worksheets
Prompt students to write one or two personal achievements or positive actions from yesterday or this morning
Pair students to share one win with a partner
Collect journals or instruct students to save entries for reflection
Remind students to keep adding to their Wins Log daily

Slide Deck

I am capable of great things

What does this affirmation mean to you?
• Can you share a time you achieved something you once thought was impossible?

Use a calm, encouraging tone. Introduce today’s affirmation and explain that we’ll reflect on its meaning together. Encourage students to think quietly before sharing.

I learn from mistakes

Discuss a mistake you made and what lesson you took from it.
• How did that experience help you improve?

Remind students that mistakes are opportunities to learn. Emphasize growth mindset language.

I am a positive contributor

How can you bring positivity to our classroom community today?
• Share one action you can take right now.

Highlight the power of positive contributions. Encourage examples from classroom, home, or community.

I believe in my ideas

Share an idea you are proud of or something creative you thought of.
• How did you feel when you had that idea?

Celebrate student creativity and unique ideas. Let volunteers build on each other’s stories.

I respect myself and others

Why is respect important?
• How do you show respect to classmates and yourself?

Discuss respect as a two-way street. Model respectful responses.

I can face challenges with confidence

Describe a challenge you overcame.
• What strategies helped you succeed?

Connect confidence with preparation and practice. Share a personal anecdote if possible.

I grow stronger every day

In what ways have you grown recently?
• Set one small goal to continue growing today.

Reinforce the idea of ongoing growth. Invite students to set a small goal for today.

Journal

Daily Wins Journal

Page 1: Daily Wins Log

Date: _____________________________

My Proud Moment(s) from yesterday or this morning:

Reflection: How did accomplishing this/these win(s) make you feel?

Page 2: Looking Ahead & Gratitude

What is one goal you have for today?
I am thankful for:

Spark Success

Alyssa Ellett