Lesson Plan
My Voice Matters Lesson Plan
Students will identify a personal need, express their feelings using constructive language, practice self-advocacy in role-play, and set a concrete plan to ask for help.
Teaching self-advocacy and social skills empowers 4th graders to communicate needs confidently, build independence, and foster positive peer and adult interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 Minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 Minutes
Step 2
Identify Needs & Feelings
7 Minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
10 Minutes
Step 4
Goal Setting & Planning
5 Minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Assessment
3 Minutes
Lesson Plan
Self Advocacy Lesson Plan
Students will identify a personal need, articulate it with “I feel… because I need…” statements, practice self-advocacy through role-play, and set an actionable plan for asking help.
Empowers 4th graders to recognize emotions, communicate needs clearly, and build confidence for positive peer and adult interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 Minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 Minutes
Step 2
Identify Needs & Feelings
7 Minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
10 Minutes
Step 4
Goal Setting & Planning
5 Minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Assessment
3 Minutes
Slide Deck
My Voice, My Skills
Session Objectives
Why Self-Advocacy Matters
Recognize Your Emotions
Self-Advocacy Phrase
Role-Play Practice
Set Your Goal
Reflect & Assess
Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
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Activity
