Lesson Plan
Shining Strengths Guide
Students will identify three personal character strengths and draft a strategy to apply one in an upcoming class task.
Focusing on students’ unique strengths builds self-efficacy and an asset-based mindset, boosting confidence and preparing them to leverage strengths in academic and social tasks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Talent-Show Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini-Lesson on Strength Categories
5 minutes
Step 3
Individual Survey & Reflection
8 minutes
Step 4
Think-Pair-Share Application
7 minutes
Step 5
Commitment Wall
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Spotlight on Strengths
Strengths Talent Show!
Six Categories of Character Strengths
Examples of Strengths
Identify Your Top Strengths
Think-Pair-Share
Strengths Commitment Wall

Script


Journal

