Lesson Plan
The Self-Portrait Project Lesson Plan
Students will develop self-awareness by identifying personal values and goals and expressing these through a layered self-portrait. By lesson’s end, each student will complete a multi-layered artwork reflecting their identity and articulate one insight about themselves.
Building self-awareness helps 2nd graders recognize their strengths, feelings, and values. Integrating art and reflection fosters emotional literacy, self-confidence, and a positive classroom culture aligned with CASEL competencies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Modeling and Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 3
Art Creation
25 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Sharing
10 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Clean-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Artful Identities: Self-Portrait Project
What Is Self-Awareness?
Why Self-Awareness Matters
Materials You’ll Need
Project Steps Overview
Step 1: Base Layer
Step 2: Middle Layer – Values
Step 3: Top Layer – Goals
Reflection & Sharing
Project Guide
Rubric
