Objective:
Students will understand the concept of self-awareness and create a visual representation of their interests, strengths, and emotions. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Demonstrate self-awareness by identifying and illustrating their own interests, strengths, and emotions. Enhance their emotional literacy by discussing and sharing personal traits with peers. Improve their presentation skills by creating and explaining their "All About Me" posters.
Materials Needed
Poster boards or large sheets of paper
Markers, crayons, and colored pencils
Magazines and newspapers for cutouts
Glue sticks and scissors
Photos or printouts of personal interests
Stickers and embellishments
Lesson
Lesson Plan:
Introduction (5 minutes):
Teacher’s Role: Welcome students and introduce the concept of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and self-awareness. Discuss why understanding one’s own emotions, strengths, and interests is important for personal growth and relationships.
Discussion Points:
What is SEL?
Why is self-awareness important?
Examples of self-awareness in everyday life.
Brainstorming (5 minutes):
Teacher’s Role: Guide students to think about their interests, strengths, and emotions. Encourage them to jot down ideas and discuss them with a partner.
Activity: Pair students and have them share three things they are interested in, three strengths, and three emotions they often feel.
Creating Posters (20 minutes):
Teacher’s Role: Distribute materials and explain how to create an "All About Me" poster. Encourage creativity and self-expression.
Activity: Students use markers, crayons, photos, magazine cutouts, and other materials to create their posters. They should include their name, favorite hobbies, talents, and emotions.
Gallery Walk (5 minutes):
Teacher’s Role: Organize a gallery walk where students can display their posters on the wall.
Activity: Students walk around and view each other’s posters, making notes of interesting things they learned about their classmates.
Discussion Points: What did you learn about your classmates? How do you feel about sharing your own poster?
Assessment:
Observe student participation in brainstorming and poster creation.
Evaluate the creativity and effort put into the posters.
Note students’ engagement during the gallery walk and discussion.