The Motivation Garden

Victoria Wallace

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

The Motivation Garden

Understand work ethic and motivation

In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of work ethic and motivation by creating their own 'motivation garden' using paper and drawings. This hands-on activity will help them understand the importance of nurturing and growth in personal development. By engaging in this creative process, students will learn how motivation and effort contribute to achieving goals, fostering a sense of responsibility and perseverance.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand work ethic and motivation

Materials

Construction paper, Markers, Scissors, Glue, Motivation Garden Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin by discussing the concept of a garden and how plants need care to grow.
Relate this to personal growth and motivation, explaining that just like plants, we need to nurture our skills and efforts.

Step 2

Motivation Garden Activity

25 mins

Distribute construction paper, markers, scissors, and glue to each student.
Explain that they will create a 'motivation garden' by drawing and cutting out flowers, each representing a personal goal or skill they want to nurture.
Encourage students to write a motivational word or phrase on each flower.
Guide them to arrange and glue their flowers on a larger paper to form a garden.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about what students learned from the activity.
Encourage students to share their gardens and the goals they chose to represent.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the lesson by reinforcing the idea that motivation and effort are key to personal growth.
Encourage students to think about how they can apply these concepts in their daily lives.

Discussion

Motivation Garden Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the motivation garden activity and its relation to personal growth.

What did you learn about motivation from creating your garden?

Encourage students to think about the effort they put into their garden and how it relates to achieving goals.

How can you nurture your skills like you nurture a garden?

Discuss ways students can practice and improve their skills over time.

Worksheet

Motivation Garden Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in planning their motivation garden, including drawing and labeling their flowers.

Draw a flower and write a goal you want to achieve on it.

Think about something you want to get better at.

What steps will you take to nurture this goal?

Consider daily practices or habits that can help you grow.