What Makes You You Lesson Plan What Makes You, You?
Self-Awareness & Classroom Community
Duration
30 min
Learning Objective
Students will be able to identify and share at least two personal strengths or cultural traditions that contribute to their unique identity.
Why This Matters
Understanding personal and cultural identity helps students build self-esteem and appreciate the diversity within their classroom community. This lesson encourages self-reflection and fosters an inclusive environment.
Materials
Our Superpowers Slide Deck
My Identity Map Worksheet
Community Mural Paper
Markers/Crayons
Audience
3rd Grade
Approach
Discussion, Individual Reflection, Collaborative Art
Preparation Checklist (15 minutes)
Review the Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with content.
Print My Identity Map Worksheets for each student.
Gather large poster board for the Community Mural activity.
Ensure projector/whiteboard is ready for slides.
Instructional Sequence
1
Welcome Circle & Connection
5 MIN
Gather students in a circle to foster a sense of community.
Hook: Ask students: "What makes you special?" Allow a few students to share brief answers.Intro: "Today, we're going to explore all the wonderful things that make each of us unique, like our special talents and family traditions!"
2
Story & Discussion
10 MIN
Display the Our Superpowers Slide Deck (Slides 1-4).
Read or summarize the introductory text on identity and superpowers.
Facilitate Discussion:
"What are some of your personal 'superpowers' or strengths?" (e.g., being a good listener, drawing, helping others)
"What are some traditions your family or culture celebrates?" (e.g., holidays, special foods, storytelling)
Key Message: Emphasize that everyone's answers are valuable and contribute to our diverse classroom.
3
Identity Mapping Activity
10 MIN
Distribute the My Identity Map Worksheet to each student.
Explain: "On your worksheet, you'll draw or write about your personal superpowers and cultural traditions. Think about what makes you, YOU!"Support: Circulate and provide support, encouraging students to think broadly about their unique traits.Environment: Play calming background music while students work.
4
Reflection & Sharing
5 MIN
Partner Share: Ask students to share one thing from their worksheet with a partner or small group.Connect: Briefly discuss how these individual maps will contribute to our larger Community Mural .Closing: Reiterate that our differences make our classroom community strong and interesting, just like different colors make a beautiful picture. Our Superpowers Slides What Makes You, You?
Exploring Our Unique Superpowers!
What is Your Identity?
It's all the special things that make you, YOU!
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Your interests and hobbies
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Your talents and strengths
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Your family and friends
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Your culture and traditions
Your Personal Superpowers!
What are you really good at?
Maybe you are...
A super helper!
A creative artist!
A kind friend!
A fast runner!
Everyone has special strengths!
What are yours?
Our Cultural Traditions!
What special things do your family or community celebrate?
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Special holiday meals
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Unique family stories
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Traditional dances or music
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Special clothes or languages
These traditions are part of what makes you, YOU!
Time for Your Identity Map!
Now it's your turn to think about your superpowers and traditions!
Let's Get Creative!
Draw or write about what makes you special and unique!
Our Unique Classroom Community
Every single person in our class is unique and special!
When we share our superpowers and traditions, we make our classroom community stronger and more colorful.
"Just like the pieces of a beautiful mural!"
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My Identity Map Worksheet My Identity Map
What Makes You, YOU?
Name:
Date:
Think about all the special things that make you a unique and wonderful person! This is your identity. Let's draw or write about it!
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My Personal Superpowers!
What are you really good at? What makes you shine? Draw or write about your strengths below.
1. My Superpower:
2. My Superpower:
3. Bonus Superpower!
My Identity Map - Page 2
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My Cultural Traditions!
What special ways do your family or community celebrate, eat, or tell stories? Draw or write below.
1. My Tradition:
2. My Tradition:
3. Bonus Tradition!
All of these things make you special and important to our class! 🌟
Community Mural Activity Guide Collaborative Activity Guide
Community Mural: Our Unique Class!
Turning individual identities into a shared masterpiece.
Project Goal
This activity extends the learning from the My Identity Map Worksheet to create a visual representation of your diverse classroom community. It shows students that while they are unique, they are all vital pieces of one beautiful picture.
Materials Needed
Why We Create It
Our classroom is like a beautiful tapestry, woven together with all of our amazing individual threads.
✨ Celebrates differences
✨ Builds connection
✨ Visible inclusion
How to Build the Mural
1
Prepare the Mural Base
Tape together several large sheets of paper or use a long roll. Title it: "Our Unique Class!" or "Our Identity Mural!"
2
Share Your Square
Students choose ONE superpower or ONE tradition from their worksheet. They draw a symbol or word cloud on a separate paper that represents their choice.
3
Add to the Mural
Students glue their contributions onto the mural base. Encourage them to place their pieces wherever they feel they fit, creating an interconnected display.
4
Reflect and Connect
Gather around the finished mural. Discuss how each unique part adds to the overall beauty and strength of the class.
Discussion Prompts
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"What do you notice about our mural? What colors or symbols stand out?"
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"How does seeing everyone's unique contributions make you feel about our class?"
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"What is one new thing you learned about a classmate by looking at their part of the mural?"
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"How is our class like this mural? (e.g., many parts, working together, strong)"
