I+Like+Myself

Teacher Name, Grade Level Clare Morrison and Lynn Mayberry-Burke, Grade 1 Lesson: I Like Myself Standard(s): 1a, 1b, 3c Materials: Book: I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont Time: 30 minutes Goals: Students will be able to identify and communicate what it is they like about themselves and/or their strengths. Describe Lesson Steps: Gather students to carpet. Introduce book title. Have students close their eyes and think about something they like about themselves. Maybe this is something they like to do, something they are good at, or something that makes them feel good inside. Read aloud book: I like Myself. The focus is mostly on the strengths of the individual. However, despite the challenges the character encounters, she still continues to focus on her strengths. Discuss the strengths and challenges, and respecting the differences of others appropriately throughout the read aloud. At the end of the story, have students discuss the things the character really likes about herself. Then, bring the focus back to the students: Have them think about the things they really like about themselves. Activity/Assessment(s): Partners think, pair, share what they like about themselves. Have each partner share what they learned about their partner during the share time. Or Journal write with prompt: What I like about myself.