Lesson Plan

Spark the Sunshine Plan

Students will cultivate optimism and resilience through guided gratitude journaling, peer affirmations, and recognition activities, fostering a positive classroom climate.

Building positivity equips students with emotional tools to manage stress, strengthen peer connections, and boost overall well-being for academic and personal success.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Gratitude Journaling

10 minutes

Step 3

Affirmation Circle

8 minutes

Step 4

Sunshine Shout-Out

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

2 minutes

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Spark the Sunshine: Power of Positivity

Session Objectives

Group Norms & Icebreaker

Activity 1: Gratitude Journaling

Activity 2: Affirmation Circle

Activity 3: Sunshine Shout-Out

Reflection & Closing

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Spark the Sunshine

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Andy Christopherson

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