Who Am I Today Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Who Am I Today?
2nd Grade Self-Awareness
Time
20 Minutes
Audience
2nd Grade (Tier 1)
Objective
Students will identify and express their feelings, recognize personal strengths, and set simple daily goals through drawing and writing.
Materials
- Reflection Sheets
- Pencils & Crayons
- Whiteboard & Markers
- Slide Presentation
Why this matters?
Developing self-awareness helps students understand and manage their emotions, boosts confidence, and lays the foundation for social-emotional learning and academic success.
Instructional Steps
1
Welcome & Warm-Up
3 min
- Greet students in a circle. Ask, "How are you feeling today?"
- Invite 2–3 students to share briefly.
- Introduce the concept of self-awareness: noticing our feelings, strengths, and goals.
2
Introduce the Worksheet
2 min
- Display the Reflection Sheet for the class.
- Explain the 3 sections: feelings (draw), strengths (draw/write), and goal (write).
- Emphasize: No right or wrong answers!
3
Guided Drawing & Writing
10 min
- Prompt students to draw their current feeling.
- Ask them to pick a strength (e.g., kind, curious) and draw/write it.
- Encourage a simple daily goal (e.g., "I will share my crayons").
4
Reflection & Sharing
3 min
Invite volunteers to share. Model supportive feedback:
"I like how you..." or "That shows you are..."
5
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
2 min
- Silent thought: "What did I learn about myself today?"
- Collect sheets as an exit ticket.
Teacher Prep Checklist
Print Reflection Sheets
Set up Projector/Slides
Prepare colored pencils/crayons
Review sample goal prompts
Who Am I Today Slides
Who Am I Today?
A self-awareness activity to help you draw, write, and reflect on the amazing person you are!
Teacher Notes: Welcome students and introduce today’s activity. Explain that over the next few minutes we’ll explore how we feel, what we’re good at, and set a goal for the day.
Our Mission
Today, we will:
- Identify and express how we feel right now
- Recognize one of our personal strengths
- Set one simple, positive goal for the day
Teacher Notes: Read the objective aloud and connect it to students’ daily experiences (e.g., “When we know our feelings, we can talk about them!”).
What is Self-Awareness?
Feeling
Noticing how you feel inside right now.
Knowing
Understanding what you are good at.
Growing
Deciding what you want to learn next.
Teacher Notes: Explain self-awareness in kid-friendly terms: noticing what you feel and why. Use a quick example, e.g., “When you feel nervous before a test, you notice butterflies in your tummy.”
Your Reflection Sheet
1
Feelings: Draw how you feel today.
2
Strengths: Write or draw something you’re good at.
3
Goal: Write one simple, positive goal for today.
Teacher Notes: Display the worksheet on the board or projector. Walk through each section slowly, modeling one quick example of a feeling, a strength, and a goal.
Check out this Example!
1. Feeling
😊
Happy & Excited
2. Strength
KIND
I help my friends when they are sad.
3. Goal
"I will share my crayons today."
Teacher Notes: Show the example sheet. Point out the drawing, the strength word, and the goal. Emphasize that everyone’s sheet will look different and that’s okay!
Sharing With Friends
Be a Great Listener
- Watch with your eyes
- Listen with your ears
- Quiet hands and feet
Kind Words Only
"I like how you drew..."
"That shows you are..."
"I think your goal is awesome!"
Teacher Notes: Set clear expectations for sharing. Remind students to listen quietly, applaud courage, and use kind words when commenting.
Time to Reflect
Quietly think to yourself:
“What did I learn about myself today?”
Turn in your sheet when finished!
Teacher Notes: Prompt students to think before speaking. Collect sheets as exit tickets and praise all efforts.
Who Am I Today Reflection Sheet
Who Am I Today?
My Daily Self-Awareness Reflection
Name:
Date:
Welcome! Use this sheet to explore how you feel, what you’re good at, and set a goal for today. Just be honest and creative!
1
How am I feeling today?
Draw a picture of how you feel right now in the box below.
2
My Strengths
Write or draw one thing you’re really good at (like being kind, curious, or helpful).
3
My Goal for Today
Write one simple goal you want to try today (like "I will share with a friend").
Great job being YOU!
Share your ideas with a friend or turn this in as your exit ticket.
