Lesson Plan
You Are Awesome! Lesson Plan
Students will be able to identify at least three positive qualities about themselves and understand that everyone has unique strengths.
Building self-esteem early helps students develop resilience, positive social interactions, and a growth mindset, crucial for academic and personal success.
Audience
3rd Grade Students
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive activities and discussions to highlight individual strengths.
Materials
Smartboard or projector for You Are Awesome! Slide Deck, Awesome Me! Activity Sheet, Self-Esteem Discussion Prompts, and Warm Up: My Superpower!
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
- Review the You Are Awesome! Lesson Plan and all linked materials: You Are Awesome! Slide Deck, Awesome Me! Activity Sheet, Self-Esteem Discussion Prompts, and Warm Up: My Superpower!.
- Print copies of the Awesome Me! Activity Sheet for each student (one per student).
- Ensure projector/smartboard is ready for the You Are Awesome! Slide Deck.
Step 1
Warm-Up: My Superpower!
5 minutes
- Begin the lesson with the Warm Up: My Superpower! activity.
2. Ask students to think about one thing they are really good at or one positive quality they possess.
3. Have a few students share their
Step 2
Introduction - What is Self-Esteem?
5 minutes
- Display You Are Awesome! Slide Deck - Slide 1 and introduce the topic of self-esteem using the Teacher Script.
2. Explain that self-esteem is about liking and appreciating yourself for who you are.
3. Facilitate a brief discussion using prompts from the Self-Esteem Discussion Prompts to check for understanding.
Step 3
Activity: Awesome Me!
10 minutes
- Distribute the Awesome Me! Activity Sheet to each student.
2. Explain the activity: students will draw a self-portrait and write down three things they like about themselves.
3. Play uplifting background music while students complete the activity.
Step 4
Share and Discuss
8 minutes
- Invite students to share their
Step 5
Conclusion
2 minutes
- Reiterate the main idea: Everyone is unique and has wonderful qualities.
2. Encourage students to continue recognizing their strengths and being kind to themselves and others.
Slide Deck
¡Eres Asombroso!
¡Hola a todos! Hoy vamos a hablar de algo muy importante: ¡ustedes!
Pregunta para pensar: ¿Qué te hace ser TÚ? / Question to ponder: What makes you, YOU?
Welcome students and prepare them for a fun and engaging lesson about themselves! Start with a quick thought-provoking question.
What is Self-Esteem? / ¿Qué es la Autoestima?
Self-esteem is about liking and appreciating yourself for who you are.
La autoestima es sobre quererte y valorarte por quien eres.
It's knowing you are special, talented, and important.
Es saber que eres especial, talentoso e importante.
Discusión: ¿Qué significa quererte a ti mismo? / Discussion: What does it mean to like yourself?
Introduce the concept of self-esteem. Explain that it's about how we feel about ourselves, then ask a guiding question.
We Are All Unique! / ¡Todos Somos Únicos!
Just like superheroes, we all have our own special powers and abilities!
Al igual que los superhéroes, ¡todos tenemos nuestros propios poderes y habilidades especiales!
What makes YOU awesome?
¿Qué te hace asombroso?
¡Piénsalo! ¿Cuál es una de tus habilidades especiales o una cualidad positiva? / Think about it! What's one of your special abilities or a positive quality?
Emphasize that everyone is unique and has different strengths. Encourage students to think about their own unique qualities.
Awesome Me! Activity / ¡Actividad 'Yo Asombroso'!
It's time to celebrate YOU!
¡Es hora de celebrarte a TI!
Draw yourself and write down three things you like about yourself.
Dibuja un autorretrato y escribe tres cosas que te gusten de ti mismo.
Discusión: ¿Fue fácil o difícil pensar en cosas que te gustan de ti mismo? / Discussion: Was it easy or hard to think of things you like about yourself?
Introduce the 'Awesome Me!' activity. Explain that students will draw themselves and write qualities they like. Encourage them to use the previous discussion points for ideas.
Share Your Awesomeness! / ¡Comparte tu Grandeza!
Who wants to share their 'Awesome Me!' sheet with the class?
¿Quién quiere compartir su hoja de 'Yo Asombroso' con la clase?
Let's celebrate each other's strengths!
¡Celebremos las fortalezas de los demás!
¡Comparte! ¿Alguien aprendió algo nuevo y asombroso sobre un compañero hoy? / Share! Did anyone learn something new and awesome about a classmate today?
Encourage sharing and positive reinforcement among students. Prompt them to share their work and celebrate each other.
Remember: You Are Awesome! / Recuerda: ¡Eres Asombroso!
Keep believing in yourself and your amazing abilities!
¡Sigue creyendo en ti y en tus asombrosas habilidades!
Be kind to yourself and others.
Sé amable contigo mismo y con los demás.
Reflexión: ¿Qué es una cosa que recordarás sobre la autoestima de hoy? / Reflection: What is one thing you will remember about self-esteem from today's lesson?
Conclude by reinforcing the lesson's main message and encouraging continued self-belief and kindness.
Warm Up
Warm Up: My Superpower! / Calentamiento: ¡Mi Superpoder!
Instructions for Students (Instrucciones para los Estudiantes):
Think about one thing you are really, really good at. It could be something like:
- Playing a sport (Jugar un deporte)
- Drawing (Dibujar)
- Being a good friend (Ser un buen amigo)
- Helping others (Ayudar a los demás)
- Being kind (Ser amable)
- Solving puzzles (Resolver acertijos)
This is your
Worksheet
Awesome Me! / ¡Yo Asombroso!
It's time to celebrate how amazing you are! / ¡Es hora de celebrar lo asombroso que eres!
My Self-Portrait / Mi Autorretrato
Draw a picture of yourself in the box below. / Dibuja un autorretrato tuyo en el cuadro de abajo.
What Makes Me Awesome? / ¿Qué Me Hace Asombroso?
Write down three things you like about yourself. These can be things you are good at, qualities you have, or things that make you unique! / Escribe tres cosas que te gusten de ti mismo. ¡Pueden ser cosas en las que eres bueno, cualidades que tienes o cosas que te hacen único!
Discussion
Self-Esteem Discussion Prompts / Preguntas para la Discusión sobre la Autoestima
Use these prompts to guide a class discussion after the introduction and activity.
Introduction Discussion / Discusión de Introducción
- What does it mean to like yourself? / ¿Qué significa quererte a ti mismo?
- Why is it important to think good things about yourself? / ¿Por qué es importante pensar cosas buenas de ti mismo?
- Can you think of a time when you felt proud of something you did? What was it? / ¿Puedes recordar alguna vez en la que te sentiste orgulloso de algo que hiciste? ¿Qué fue?
Post-Activity Discussion / Discusión Después de la Actividad
- Was it easy or hard to think of things you like about yourself? Why? / ¿Fue fácil o difícil pensar en cosas que te gustan de ti mismo? ¿Por qué?
- Did anyone learn something new and awesome about a classmate today? What was it? / ¿Alguien aprendió algo nuevo y asombroso sobre un compañero hoy? ¿Qué fue?
- How can we help our friends and classmates feel good about themselves? / ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a nuestros amigos y compañeros a sentirse bien consigo mismos?
- What is one thing you will remember about self-esteem from today's lesson? / ¿Qué es una cosa que recordarás sobre la autoestima de la lección de hoy?
Script
Teacher Script: You Are Awesome!
Warm-Up: My Superpower! (5 minutes)
(Teacher):