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Strengths Spotlight: What Makes Me Unique?

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Lesson Plan

Strengths Spotlight: What Makes Me Unique?

Identify and celebrate personal strengths

In this lesson, students will engage in activities to identify and celebrate their personal strengths. Through group discussions and strengths mapping, students will boost their self-confidence and recognize their unique contributions to the community. This lesson is important as it helps students develop a positive self-image and fosters a sense of belonging and self-worth.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Identify and celebrate personal strengths

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Strengths Mapping Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of recognizing personal strengths.
  • Explain how understanding our strengths can boost self-confidence and help us contribute positively to our community.

Step 2

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with discussion questions to explore their personal strengths.
  • Encourage students to share examples of their strengths and how they use them in daily life.

Step 3

Strengths Mapping Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the Strengths Mapping Worksheet to each student.
  • Instruct students to write down their strengths and map them visually on the worksheet.
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression in their maps.

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

10 mins

  • Invite students to share their strengths maps with the class.
  • Facilitate a reflection session where students discuss what they learned about themselves and others.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue recognizing and celebrating their strengths in everyday life.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide group discussions on personal strengths.

What are some of your personal strengths?

Encourage students to think about skills, talents, and qualities they possess.







How do you use your strengths in your daily life?

Guide students to provide examples of how they apply their strengths in various situations.







Why is it important to recognize and celebrate our strengths?

Discuss the impact of self-awareness and self-confidence on personal growth and community contribution.







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Worksheet

Strengths Mapping Worksheet

A worksheet for students to visually map their personal strengths.

List your top 5 strengths and describe how you use each one.








Create a visual map of your strengths, using symbols or drawings to represent each strength.








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