Lesson Plan
Bright Minds Lesson Plan
Students will boost self-esteem by sharing genuine compliments, crafting personalized affirmation bracelets, and celebrating one another’s strengths to foster a supportive classroom community.
Early practice of positive self-talk and peer encouragement builds emotional resilience, empathy, and a caring classroom culture. This lesson helps third graders internalize kindness while strengthening social bonds.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Compliment Toss (Warm-Up)
5 minutes
Step 2
Affirmation Bracelet Making (Activity)
10 minutes
Step 3
Share the Shine Circle (Cool-Down)
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Bright Minds
Learning Objectives
Warm-Up: Compliment Toss
Activity: Affirmation Bracelet Making
Cool-Down: Share the Shine Circle
Reflection & Next Steps

Worksheet


Activity


Warm Up


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