Lesson Plan
Inner Garden Growth
Students will explore emotional growth by visualizing themselves as seedlings, engaging in storytelling and hands-on planting to identify and nurture positive feelings.
By linking plant care to emotional awareness, young learners build self-esteem, resilience, and empathy, fostering healthy social‐emotional development.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Planting Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Our Inner Garden
What Does a Seed Need?
What Helps Our Feelings Grow?
Planting Time!
My Special Feeling
Let’s Share!
Activity
