Reflect & Renew Jar
This lesson challenges learners to reflect on their past actions and create a symbolic 'Fresh Start' jar. It encourages them to consider apologies, forgiveness, and setting positive intentions for the future, embracing the spirit of renewal.
The lesson goal is in this spark, your learner will reflect on past actions and identify areas for personal growth, articulate intentions for positive change and repair and create a tangible representation of a fresh start and commitment to self-improvement.
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Learning Guide
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- 1
Introduction5 Min
- Introduce reflection and new beginnings.
- Move on when Student expresses some understanding or thoughts about reflection or new beginnings.
- 2
Explore & Plan8 Min
- Gather jar, paper, pens, and decorations.
- Discuss ideas for decorating the jar.
- Talk about messages for inside the jar.
- Move on when Materials are gathered and a basic plan for the jar and its contents is discussed.
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Discussion6 Min
- Discuss feelings behind fresh starts, forgiveness.
- Move on when Student engages in a brief discussion, sharing thoughts on apology, forgiveness, or personal responsibility.
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Activity9 Min
- Decorate the jar with chosen materials.
- Write or draw reflections on paper slips.
- Fold each note carefully.
- Place notes inside the decorated jar.
- Move on when Student has decorated their jar and placed at least one written or drawn reflection inside.
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Summary2 Min
- Celebrate the jar; discuss takeaways.
- Move on when Student shares one key takeaway or feeling about the activity.
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