Help students think about how they see themselves with this self-awareness lesson for grades 2–3. Designed for an elementary counseling or classroom setting, the lesson guides students to name personal qualities, recognize strengths and interests, and reflect on future goals.

What’s included

• A lesson plan with an opening discussion, activity directions, and a suggested 15–20 minute activity time.
• An interactive PowerPoint activity called “What’s the Word?”
• An “All About Me!” worksheet with prompts about what students are good at, what they like to do, and what they want to do when they grow up.

The lesson plan suggests chart paper and a marker for recording student responses. The files also include terms-of-use and feedback information.

How to use the lesson

Begin with a class discussion in which students share words that describe them. The lesson plan suggests discussing roles, personality traits, and things students do. Then introduce the PowerPoint activity, following its instructions, and use the worksheet for students to record reflections about their strengths, preferences, and goals. The lesson plan identifies the worksheet as an additional resource; you can use it to extend or capture student thinking.

Skills and purpose

This resource focuses on self-awareness and self-concept. Students practice describing themselves, identifying things they are good at and enjoy, and expressing an aspiration. The lesson plan connects reflection on personal strengths and areas for growth with understanding oneself. It identifies self-awareness as the targeted CASEL competency and lists ASCA standard PS:A1.1.

Who it’s for

Created for grades 2–3, this resource can support an elementary school counseling lesson or a teacher-led classroom discussion. The lesson plan recommends chart paper and a marker; the worksheet is printable, and the PowerPoint files provide the activity in slide format.