Lesson Plan
Identity Exploration Blueprint
Students will explore and articulate their personal strengths, core values, and emotions to build deeper self-awareness and confidence. By lesson’s end, each student will identify a personal strength, reflect on a core value in writing, and share one descriptive word about themselves.
Developing self-awareness helps students recognize their unique qualities, fosters positive self-esteem, and lays the groundwork for empathy and healthy relationships. This lesson builds foundational CASEL Self-Awareness skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Mirrors and Windows Mini-Lesson
10 minutes
Step 3
Strengths Spotlight Circles
15 minutes
Step 4
My Values Reflection Journal
10 minutes
Step 5
One Word Check-Out
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Mirrors and Windows
What Is a Mirror?
Mirror Example
What Is a Window?
Window Example
Why Mirrors Matter
Why Windows Matter
Mirror Reflection Activity
Window Exploration Activity
Coming Up Next

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

