Lesson Plan
Identity Exploration Blueprint
Students will define self-awareness, identify personal strengths, values, and emotions, and articulate them with confidence through interactive reflection activities.
Building self-awareness in 4th graders boosts their confidence, emotional regulation, and decision-making, laying the groundwork for positive social and academic growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Mirrors and Windows Introduction
10 minutes
Step 3
Strengths Spotlight Circles
10 minutes
Step 4
My Values Reflection
12 minutes
Step 5
One Word Check-Out
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Mirrors and Windows
What Is a Mirror?
What Is a Window?
Mirrors vs. Windows: Examples
Reflect: Your Mirrors
Next Up: Strengths Spotlight Circles

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

