Values and Wellbeing

Kerry Robinson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Values and Wellbeing

Identify personal values and link to wellbeing

In this lesson, students will learn to identify their personal values and understand how these values contribute to their overall wellbeing. This lesson will help students gain self-awareness and recognize the importance of living in alignment with their values.

Audience

11 year old students

Time

90 minutes

Approach

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Worksheet: Personal Values, and Discussion: Values and Wellbeing

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin by explaining the lesson's objectives: to identify personal values and understand how they contribute to wellbeing. Discuss the importance of values in guiding our actions and decisions. Ask students to think about what matters most to them.

Step 2

Values Identification Activity

25 mins

Hand out post-it notes and pens to each student. Ask them to write down single words or short phrases representing their personal values (e.g., honesty, family, creativity). Then, have students stick their notes on the board and group similar values together. Discuss common themes.

Step 3

Worksheet: Personal Values

20 mins

Distribute the 'Personal Values' worksheet. Ask students to reflect on the values identified in the previous activity and answer the questions on the worksheet. Allow them time to quietly think and write.

Step 4

Discussion: Values and Wellbeing

20 mins

Conduct a class discussion using the 'Values and Wellbeing' discussion guide. Ask questions like how living according to their values makes them feel and how values influence their daily decisions. Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to others.

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Reflection

15 mins

Summarize the key points from the lesson. Emphasize the link between personal values and wellbeing. Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it in their lives. Allow a few volunteers to share their reflections.

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Worksheet

Personal Values Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on and identify their personal values through a series of guided questions.

What are three values that are most important to you?

Think about what matters most to you in life.

Why are these values important to you?

Consider how these values influence your actions and decisions.

How do these values make you feel?

Reflect on the emotions and sense of fulfillment these values bring.

Can you think of a time when you acted according to these values?

Describe the situation and how it made you feel.

Discussion

Values and Wellbeing Discussion

This discussion helps students connect their personal values to their wellbeing by exploring how values influence their feelings, decisions, and overall happiness.

How does living according to your values make you feel?

Encourage students to share positive emotions and the alignment they feel when living true to their values.

Can you give an example of a decision you made based on your values?

Ask for concrete examples and discuss how values can guide choices in various situations.

Why is it important to be aware of your values?

Discuss the role of self-awareness in maintaining wellbeing and making consistent, authentic decisions.

How can understanding your values contribute to your overall happiness?

Explore the connection between living in alignment with values and experiencing a deeper sense of satisfaction and wellbeing.