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.

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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

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Warm-Up: Compliment Toss

Activity: Affirmation Bracelet Making

Cool-Down: Share the Shine Circle

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Bright Minds

Tara Kolb

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