Lesson Plan
Identity Quest Blueprint
Students will explore and articulate their personal identity by identifying strengths, interests, and emotions through guided discussion, creative collage-making, journaling, and a final one-word share-out to build self-awareness and empathy.
Understanding ourselves fosters confidence, emotional literacy, and empathy. This lesson strengthens classroom community and aligns with CASEL’s Self-Awareness framework.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Purpose
5 minutes
Step 2
Mirror of Me Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Strengths Collage
15 minutes
Step 4
Emotion Explorer Journaling
10 minutes
Step 5
One-Word Check-Out
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Mirror of Me
Today’s Journey
What Is Identity?
Personal Interests
Family Traditions
Discover Your Strengths
Unique Qualities
Think-Pair-Share
Quick Journal Prompt
Next Up: Strengths Collage

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

