Love Lesson Script

Warm-Up: What is Love? (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Today, we're diving into a topic that touches all our lives: love. It's a word we hear a lot, but what does it really mean? Love comes in so many shapes and forms. To start, I want you to think for a moment. When you hear the word 'love,' what's the very first word that comes to your mind? You can just say it out loud or write it down quickly. Let's hear some ideas!"

(Listen to student responses. Affirm all contributions, highlighting the diversity of thoughts.)

Teacher: "Those are some fantastic words! You've already shown that love isn't just one thing. It can be about family, friends, pets, hobbies, or even how you feel about yourself. Today, we're going to explore these different 'vibes' of love and why understanding them is super important for us all."

Exploring Love's Many Forms (10 minutes)

Teacher: "Let's look at our Love: What's Your Vibe? Slide Deck."

(Display Slide 1: Love: What's Your Vibe?)

Teacher: "Our title for today is 'Love: What's Your Vibe?' because love truly has many different energies and expressions. We're going to break down some of the main ways love shows up in our lives."

(Display Slide 2: Love Starts With YOU: Self-Love)

Teacher: "First up, self-love. This isn't about being conceited or selfish. It's about valuing and appreciating yourself. Think about it: if you don't take care of yourself, how can you truly care for others?"

Teacher: "Why do you think self-love matters? What happens if someone doesn't practice self-love?"

(Allow students to share. Guide them to discuss confidence, mental health, and resilience.)

Teacher: "Exactly! Self-love helps us build confidence and makes us resilient when things get tough. It looks like taking care of your body and mind, knowing what you're good at, and being kind to yourself even when you make mistakes. What's one small way you could show yourself some self-love today or this week?"

(Allow a few student examples.)

(Display Slide 3: Circles of Connection: Platonic Love)

Teacher: "Next, we have platonic love. This is the love we feel for our friends, family, and even our community. It's not romantic, but it's incredibly powerful and important."

Teacher: "What are some ways you show platonic love to your friends or family? What does it feel like to have friends or family who truly support you?"

(Encourage examples like listening, helping, spending time together.)

Teacher: "Platonic love gives us support, companionship, and that amazing feeling of belonging. It's built on loyalty, trust, shared interests, and empathy. These are the people who have your back."

(Display Slide 4: Heart-to-Heart: Romantic Love)

Teacher: "Finally, let's talk about romantic love. For many of you, this might be a new or developing idea, and that's perfectly normal! It's a deeper connection and attraction between two people."

Teacher: "When you think about healthy romantic relationships, what qualities come to mind? What makes a good partnership?"

(Guide students to focus on mutual respect, communication, trust, and shared interests, rather than just superficial aspects.)

Teacher: "Romantic love, when healthy, can bring immense joy, partnership, and deep understanding. The key is mutual respect, open communication, and trust. It's about feeling safe and supported."

(Display Slide 5: Love is All Around Us!)

Teacher: "So, as we've seen, love is all around us in so many incredible forms. From loving yourself, to loving your friends and family, to potentially romantic connections in the future – it all contributes to our happiness and well-being."

Love Language Exploration (10 minutes)

Teacher: "Now that we've explored the types of love, let's think about how we express and receive love and appreciation. We all have different ways we prefer to give and get appreciation, and these are often called 'love languages.'"

Teacher: "I'm going to hand out this Love Language Exploration Worksheet. It will help you think about what feels most meaningful to you when someone shows they care. It's not a test, just a way to reflect. Take about 10 minutes to work through it individually or with a partner."

(Distribute the worksheets. Circulate to assist students.)

Cool-Down: Expressing Love (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Alright, let's bring it back together. Who would like to share one interesting thought or insight they gained from the worksheet or our discussion today? What did you discover about your own 'love language' or how you see love now?"

(Allow a few students to share.)

Teacher: "Fantastic reflections, everyone. To wrap up, for our Cool Down, I want you to silently think about one person in your life—a friend, a family member, a teacher, even yourself!—and one small way you can show them appreciation or kindness this week. It could be a kind word, a helpful action, or just a moment of listening. Hold that thought with you as you leave today."

Teacher: "Thank you for your thoughtful participation today! I hope this lesson helps you recognize and nurture all the different types of love in your life."

Love Warm-Up: Your First Thought?

Instructions: When you hear the word "love," what is the very first word that comes to your mind? Write it down, or be ready to share it with the class.

Love Cool Down: Show Some Love

Instructions: Think of one person in your life (a friend, family member, teacher, or even yourself!). What is one small, specific way you can show them appreciation or kindness this week?

Love Language Exploration Worksheet

Everyone gives and receives love and appreciation in different ways. These are sometimes called "love languages." Thinking about how you prefer to show and receive care can help you understand your relationships better.

Part 1: How Do You Like to Receive Appreciation?

Read the descriptions below. In each pair, circle the statement that feels more true for you when someone wants to show you they care. There are no right or wrong answers!

1.
(A) I feel most loved when people tell me how much they appreciate me with kind words.
(B) I feel most loved when people do helpful things for me without me asking.

2.
(A) I feel most loved when someone gives me a thoughtful gift.
(B) I feel most loved when I get to spend quality time with someone.

3.
(A) I feel most loved when someone gives me a hug or a high-five.
(B) I feel most loved when someone tells me I did a good job or gives me a compliment.

4.
(A) I feel most loved when a friend or family member helps me with a task or a problem.
(B) I feel most loved when someone makes an effort to hang out with me one-on-one.

5.
(A) I feel most loved when I receive a small surprise gift that shows someone was thinking of me.
(B) I feel most loved when someone offers me words of encouragement or support.

Part 2: How Do You Like to Give Appreciation?

Think about how you usually show others you care. Check the boxes next to the ways you most often express your appreciation to friends, family, or other important people.

• I tell people I care about them or give them compliments.
• I do favors or help people out.
• I give thoughtful gifts or make things for people.
• I make time to hang out and do things together.
• I give hugs, high-fives, or other physical signs of affection.

Part 3: Reflect and Connect

Answer the following questions in your own words.

1. Looking at your answers in Part 1, what do you think is your primary "love language" for receiving appreciation? (e.g., words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, physical touch)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Looking at your answers in Part 2, what is one way you often give appreciation to others?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Why do you think it can be helpful to know how you and others prefer to give and receive appreciation?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Can you think of a time when someone tried to show you they cared, but it didn't quite land because it wasn't in your preferred "love language"? Or a time when you showed someone care, and it was perfectly received?