Lesson Plan
Understanding Challenges
Help 3rd graders understand that life's challenges help us grow, by sharing stories and engaging in reflective activities.
This lesson builds resilience and empathy, encouraging students to see challenges as opportunities for learning and personal growth.
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Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Storytelling
15 minutes
Step 2
Reading Activity: Stories of Overcoming
15 minutes
Step 3
Reflective Discussion
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Why Is Life Sometimes Challenging?
Story Time: Overcoming a Challenge
Your Challenge Story
Reading Time: Stories of Overcoming
Reflect & Grow
Reading
Discussion
