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My Superpower: Self-Love!

Lesson Plan

My Superpower: Self-Love!

Students will be able to define self-love, identify their unique strengths, and practice positive self-talk to boost their self-esteem.

Understanding self-love helps students build confidence, cope with challenges, and develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. It's a foundational skill for emotional well-being.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Through discussion, self-reflection, and a creative activity.

Materials

My Superpower: Self-Love! Slide Deck, Warm-Up: My Awesome Qualities, Activity: Mirror, Mirror, and Cool-Down: Self-Love Sticky Notes

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

What is Self-Love?

7 minutes

  • Transition to defining self-love using the My Superpower: Self-Love! Slide Deck (Slide 3-4).
    * Facilitate a brief discussion: What does it mean to love yourself? Why is it important? What are some ways we show ourselves love?
    * Emphasize that self-love is about appreciating who you are, accepting your flaws, and treating yourself with kindness.

Step 3

Activity: Mirror, Mirror

10 minutes

  • Introduce the Activity: Mirror, Mirror (Slide 5-6).
    * Explain the activity: Students will look at themselves in a mirror (or visualize themselves) and say positive affirmations. Provide examples like 'I am kind,' 'I am smart,' 'I am a good friend.'
    * Give students 5-7 minutes to practice. Circulate and offer encouragement. Remind them it's about being kind to themselves.
    * Reconvene and ask students to share one positive affirmation they said to themselves (optional, for those comfortable sharing).

Step 4

Cool-Down & Wrap-Up

8 minutes

  • Distribute sticky notes for the Cool-Down: Self-Love Sticky Notes (Slide 7-8).
    * Instruct students to write one thing they love about themselves or one positive affirmation on a sticky note.
    * Collect the sticky notes and, if time allows, read a few aloud (anonymously) to reinforce positive messages.
    * Summarize the lesson, reiterating the importance of self-love and reminding students that they are all amazing.
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Slide Deck

My Superpower: Self-Love!

Discovering how amazing YOU are!

Welcome students and introduce the topic of self-love. Ask them what they think 'self-love' might mean. Encourage initial thoughts without correcting.

What Makes You, YOU?

Think about all the amazing things that make you special! āœØ

Introduce the Warm-Up activity. Explain that everyone has unique and wonderful qualities. Give them a moment to think about what makes them special before starting the written activity.

What is Self-Love?

Self-love means appreciating and accepting yourself for who you are, strengths and all!

It's about being kind to YOU.

Define self-love. Explain that it's not about being selfish, but about treating yourself with kindness, just like you'd treat a good friend. Ask for student examples of kindness to friends.

Why is Self-Love Important?

šŸ’– It helps you feel happy.

šŸ’Ŗ It makes you strong inside.

šŸŒŸ It builds your confidence.

šŸ˜Š It helps you be resilient.

Elaborate on why self-love is important. Connect it to feeling happy, confident, and strong inside. Ask students how being kind to themselves might help them.

Activity: Mirror, Mirror

Time to practice positive self-talk!

Look at yourself and say something wonderful about YOU!

Introduce the 'Mirror, Mirror' activity. Explain that positive self-talk is a huge part of self-love. Model a few positive affirmations for students.

What Can I Say?

  • "I am a kind person."
  • "I am creative."
  • "I am a good learner."
  • "I am strong."
  • "I can do hard things."
  • "I am unique and special!"

Give examples of affirmations. Encourage students to think about things they are good at, or qualities they like about themselves. Remind them there's no right or wrong answer.

Cool-Down: Self-Love Sticky Notes

Let's jot down one more amazing thought about ourselves!

Transition to the Cool-Down. Explain that they'll be writing down one last positive thought about themselves to take away from the lesson.

Remember: You're AWESOME!

Keep shining bright and loving yourself! āœØ

Reinforce the main message: everyone is wonderful and deserves self-love. Thank them for participating and encourage them to continue practicing self-love.

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Warm Up

Warm-Up: My Awesome Qualities

Take a few minutes to think about all the amazing things that make you, YOU! What qualities do you have that make you special and wonderful?

List at least 3 qualities you like about yourself:










Bonus: Why do you like these qualities?





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Activity

Activity: Mirror, Mirror

It's time to look at the amazing person in the mirror (or imagine yourself clearly in your mind!).

Say these positive affirmations to yourself, or create your own. Remember to be kind and encouraging, just like you would to a best friend!

Instructions:

  1. Hold up your mirror (or close your eyes and visualize yourself).
  2. Look into your eyes and say positive things about yourself.
  3. You can use some of these ideas, or make up your own!

Examples of Positive Self-Talk:

  • "I am kind."
  • "I am smart."
  • "I am creative."
  • "I am a good friend."
  • "I am strong."
  • "I am loved."
  • "I am capable of learning new things."
  • "I am unique and special!"












After the activity, reflect:

How did it feel to say kind things to yourself?





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Cool Down

Cool-Down: Self-Love Sticky Notes

On a sticky note, write down one thing you love about yourself, or one positive affirmation that you want to remember from today's lesson. This is your personal message of self-love!

Example: "I love my creativity!" or "I am a good listener."







Once you've written it, you can share it with the class (if you feel comfortable) or keep it as a reminder of how awesome you are!

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Lesson Plan

Love Yourself First!

Students will be able to define self-love, identify their personal strengths, and practice positive self-talk to foster a healthy self-image.

Understanding and practicing self-love is essential for building confidence, resilience, and positive mental well-being. It helps students navigate challenges and appreciate their unique qualities.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, individual reflection, and a creative activity.

Materials

Slide Deck: Self-Love Slides, Script: Self-Love Script, Discussion: My Awesome Self Discussion, Activity: Self-Love Strengths Shield Activity, and Cool Down: Self-Love Snapshot

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: What Makes You, YOU?

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students to think about what makes them unique and special.
    - Encourage a brief class share. Use the Self-Love Slides for visual prompts.
    - Refer to the Self-Love Script for guiding questions.

Step 2

Introduction to Self-Love

7 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Self-Love Strengths Shield

10 minutes

  • Explain the Self-Love Strengths Shield Activity: students will draw a shield and fill it with their strengths and things they love about themselves.
    - Provide materials and circulate to offer support and encouragement.
    - Encourage positive self-talk as they work.

Step 4

Share & Reflect

5 minutes

  • Invite students to share one aspect of their self-love shield with a partner or the class.
    - Emphasize that everyone's strengths are valuable.
    - Use prompts from the Self-Love Script for reflection.

Step 5

Cool-Down: Self-Love Snapshot

3 minutes

  • Distribute the Self-Love Snapshot and ask students to write or draw one thing they learned about self-love today.
    - Collect as an exit ticket.
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Slide Deck

Love Yourself First!

Understanding and appreciating who you are!

Welcome students and introduce the day's topic. Encourage a positive and open mindset. Explain that today we'll be talking about how to be kind to ourselves.

What Makes You, YOU?

What are some things that make you unique and special?

Think about:
- Your talents
- Your personality
- Your interests

Ask students to think silently for a moment. Then, invite a few students to share their ideas. Emphasize that everyone is unique and special.

What is Self-Love?

Self-love means taking care of yourself and liking who you are, even when things are tough.

It's about:

  • Being kind to yourself
  • Believing in yourself
  • Knowing your worth

Explain self-love in simple, grade-appropriate terms. It's not selfish; it's about valuing yourself.

Why is Self-Love Important?

When you love yourself, you feel:
- Happy
- Confident
- Strong

It helps you:
- Try new things
- Learn from mistakes
- Be a good friend to yourself

Discuss why self-love is important for their feelings and actions.

Activity: Self-Love Strengths Shield

You will create a shield that shows all the amazing things about you!

Instructions:

  1. Draw a shield shape on your paper.
  2. Fill your shield with words or drawings that represent:
    • Your strengths (e.g., brave, creative, smart)
    • Things you love about yourself (e.g., my laugh, my kindness)
    • Hobbies or talents that make you proud

Be proud of your shield!

Explain the activity clearly. Show an example if possible. Emphasize that there are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers, only what they truly feel about themselves.

Share Your Strengths!

Take a moment to share one thing from your Self-Love Strengths Shield with a partner or the class.

Listen to your classmates and celebrate their unique qualities!

Encourage students to share. Remind them to be respectful and supportive of each other's shares. This helps build a positive classroom community.

Remember to Love YOU!

Self-love is a journey, not a destination.

Keep celebrating what makes you special and be kind to yourself every day!

Wrap up the lesson by reiterating the main message and the importance of continuing to practice self-love.

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