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Having a Positive Attitude Lesson PlanHaving a Positive Attitude Lesson Plan
Publisher
Overcoming Obstacles
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2021
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Having a Positive Attitude

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Through discussion and reflection, scholars discover what it means to have a positive attitude, that an individual can choose to stay positive, and discuss the benefits of a positive attitude. Learners listen to negative scenarios to turn them around and brainstorm positive character traits of themselves and their peers.

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Concepts

positive thinking, attitudes, self-awareness, self-management, social-emotional learning, Social & Emotional Learning, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, expressing feelings, feelings, character traits, favorite things

Instructional Ideas

  • Add food coloring to the water to make the visual easier to see
  • Invite learners to display their "Favorite Things" page for a daily reminder to keep positive
  • Revisit the lesson when the class needs a pick-me-up with their attitude

Classroom Considerations

  • The 10th lesson in a series of 12
  • You'll need a plastic cup, water, and copies of two pages
  • Younger participants may need additional support

Pros

  • Reminds pupils that a positive attitude is a choice and anyone can achieve it
  • Assists class members in finding reasons for a positive attitude

Cons

  • None

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