Lesson Plan
What Makes You, You? Lesson Plan
Students will identify and prioritize their core personal values through reflection, sorting activities, and group sharing, culminating in articulating one word that embodies their most significant value.
Developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence helps students understand what truly matters to them, fosters a respectful classroom community, and guides future decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Personal Values Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 2
Discovering My Values Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Values Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Small-Group Values Chats
10 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket: One Word Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Discovering My Values
What Are Values?
Why Values Matter
Common Personal Values
Reflection Prompt
Your Turn: Identify Your Top Values
Next Steps

Activity


Discussion


Cool Down

