Grade+2+Incredible+You

Lynn Mayberry-Burke, Grade 2 •Handout each of the 10 different ways to let your greatness shine through listed at the top of the page with room left for an illustration
 * Incredible You – 10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine**
 * Standard/s:** 1a, 1b, & 3b
 * Materials:** •Book __Incredible You!__ By Dr. Wayne W. Dyer with Kristina Tracy
 * Time:** 30-45 minutes for the introductory lesson, plus two additional time to work on “Incredible You!” book – You could work on one page a day to break it down into smaller parts for children. The children could then share what they wrote and illustrated with a partner or whole group after each work session.
 * Goals:** To help children become aware of their emotions, likes, strengths, and positive contributions to the community
 * Lesson Steps:** Gather the children in the gathering area. Ask them to think about the different ways they shine or stand out to others. Tell the children that you are going to read a book about 10 different ways we can each shine in our own special way. Ask them to think about how they shine for each of the 10 different ways. While you are reading the book, stop after each way and have the children share with a shoulder partner how they shine in each way. After reading the book, tell the children that they are going to create a their own “Incredible You!” book. On each page they are going to write about how they shine in that particular way and include an illustration for each page.


 * Activity/Assessment:** Here are the headings and possible writing prompts to include for each page. Leave room on the page for an illustration.
 * 1) 1. Share the Good – What are some good ideas that you have shared with others?
 * 2) 2. Find What You Love – Describe something you love to do.
 * 3) 3. You Are Filled with Love – How do you show your love for others?
 * 4) 4. Find a Quiet Place Inside – Where is your quiet place?
 * 5) 5. Make Today Great – Describe a great thing you did today.
 * 6) 6. Change Your Thoughts to Good – What are some positive things you can say to yourself?
 * 7) 7. Take Care of Yourself – How do you take care of your feelings and body to stay healthy?
 * 8) 8. Picture What You Want – What do you dream of doing?
 * 9) 9. Everyone is Special, Especially You – Name something that is special about you.
 * 10) 10. Good Thoughts Give you Energy – What are some happy thoughts that give you energy?