Lesson Plan
Value Quest Framework
Students will identify and articulate their top personal values through interactive storytelling, reflection, and journaling to build self-awareness and empathy.
Recognizing personal values helps students make aligned decisions, boosts self-awareness, and fosters empathy by appreciating their own and others’ guiding principles.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Value Word Cloud
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce the Framework
5 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Story Circles
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflect & Rank Journaling
10 minutes
Step 5
Closure: Share & Commitment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Journey to Your Core Values
Today’s Agenda
What Are Values?
Why Values Matter
Value Quest Framework
Step 1: Explore Values
Step 2: Story Circles
Step 3: Reflect & Rank
Step 4: Share & Commit
Keep Your Values Alive
Warm Up
Activity
Journal
