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YOU'VE GOT THE
POWER!
Unleashing Your Inner Strengths
8th Grade • Small Group Lesson
What Makes You, YOU?
What's something you like about yourself or something you're really good at?
(No pressure, just a thought!)
? What Are Strengths?
- Strengths are talents or qualities that help you succeed.
- They can be natural or developed over time.
Examples:
Kindness
Creativity
Problem Solving
Empathy
Leadership
Resilience
Unleash Your Inner Superhero!
On your worksheet, identify 3 personal strengths and give an example of when you've used each one.
School
Home
Hobbies
Friends
Share Your Power!
What strength did you discover?
How does it feel to recognize it?
DAILY POWER-UP!
Write down one strength to remember about yourself today.
Keep Shining Bright!
Power Script Guide
Teacher Delivery Script
Lesson: You've Got the Power!
Slide 1-2
Introduction & Warm-Up (5 min)
Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Welcome. Today, we're going to talk about something really important: you! Specifically, we're going to explore what makes each of you uniquely powerful and confident."
Teacher: "To get us started, I want you to think for a moment. What's one thing you like about yourself, or something you feel you're really good at? It could be anything—a hobby, a skill, a personality trait. Don't worry, there's no right or wrong answer, and you don't have to share if you don't want to, but I'd love to hear some of your thoughts."
Allow a few moments for students to think and offer brief shares. Affirm responses with positive reinforcement.
Teacher: "That's great! Today, we're going to dig deeper into these kinds of qualities and learn how recognizing them can make you feel more confident and resilient. We all have incredible strengths, and sometimes we just need a little reminder to see them clearly."
Slide 3
Understanding Strengths (7 min)
Teacher: "So, when I say 'strengths' or 'positive traits,' what comes to mind? What do those words mean to you?"
Pause for discussion
Teacher: "Exactly! Strengths are those talents, skills, or positive qualities that help you succeed, solve problems, or make a positive impact. They're not just about being good at math or a sport; they're also about your character, your personality, and how you interact with others."
Teacher: "Think about it: Being kind is a strength. Being creative is a strength. Being a good listener, a problem-solver, resilient when things are tough, or even having a great sense of humor—these are all powerful strengths! They make you, you."
Slide 4
Exploration Activity (10 min)
Teacher: "Now that we have a good idea of what strengths are, it's time for you to become a 'strength detective' for yourself! I'm going to hand out the Strengths Exploration Worksheet."
Teacher: "On this worksheet, you'll identify at least three of your own personal strengths. And here's the important part: I want you to also think of a specific example of when you used that strength. Thinking of an example helps you see how these strengths are active parts of your life."
Circulate while students work. If a student is stuck, prompt them: "What is something a friend might say they appreciate about you?" or "Think of a time you felt proud of yourself."
Slide 5
Strengths Worksheet
Strengths Exploration
Unit: Self-Confidence
Lesson: You've Got the Power!
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"Everyone has unique strengths and positive traits that make them special and capable. Today, you're going to be a detective and discover some of your own superpowers!"
My Superpowers!
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Reflect & Connect
1. How did it feel to think about and write down your strengths?
2. Why do you think it's important to know and recognize your own strengths?
Strengths Reference Guide
Teacher Reference Guide
Strengths & Positive Traits Cheat Sheet
Use this guide to help prompt students who may be struggling to identify their own strengths. These examples are categorized to help students think about different areas of their lives.
Character
- Kindness: Helping someone without being asked.
- Honesty: Telling the truth even when it's hard.
- Bravery: Trying something new or standing up for a friend.
- Reliability: Showing up when you say you will.
- Empathy: Understanding how someone else is feeling.
Thinking
- Curiosity: Asking questions to learn more.
- Creativity: Coming up with unique ideas or art.
- Problem Solving: Finding a way through a difficult situation.
- Focus: Being able to stick with a task until it's done.
- Organization: Keeping track of assignments and tools.
Social
- Active Listening: Really hearing what others say.
- Teamwork: Working well with others on a goal.
- Leadership: Helping guide a group toward a solution.
- Humor: Making others feel better with a laugh.
- Inclusivity: Making sure everyone feels welcome.
Growth
- Resilience: Bouncing back after a failure.
- Perseverance: Not giving up when things get hard.
- Self-Discipline: Managing your own behavior.
- Adaptability: Being okay when plans change.
- Patience: Staying calm while waiting for results.
Brainstorming Prompts
Ask the student:
- "What is something your favorite teacher would say you're great at?"
- "Think of a time you helped someone. What quality did you use?"
- "When you feel most like yourself, what are you doing?"
Identifying the "Example":
Help them turn "Kindness" into a specific moment:
"Instead of just saying 'I am kind', remember when you stayed after class to help a friend find their lost keys."
