Lesson Plan

Joyful Journals Lesson Plan

Students will reflect on and record at least three daily moments of joy or gratitude in a personal journal, fostering positive mindset and self-awareness.

Cultivating gratitude and focusing on positive experiences supports students’ emotional well-being, resilience, and writing fluency by encouraging daily reflection.

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Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Prompt Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Journal Writing

15 minutes

Step 4

Peer Sharing

5 minutes

Step 5

Closure & Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Joyful Journals: Reflecting on Positivity

Lesson Objectives

Why Focus on Joy and Gratitude?

What Made You Smile This Week?

Journal Reflection Template

Journal Writing

Peer Sharing

Closure & Exit Ticket

Thank You!

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