Lesson 06 — Something I'm Proud Of
Learners identify one thing they are proud of, connect it to the effort behind it, and share it with the group — practicing pride without ranking.
Objectives
- D01.S2.01.01 Describe themselves with several facts such as age, likes, abilities, and family, and tell one thing they are proud of.
Essential question
What is one thing I am proud of, and why?
Materials
Standard materials
- Proud star template · 1 per learner A large star outline to write or draw one proud moment inside
- Crayons and pencils · per learner
- A small basket or box · 1 Optional "proud collection" to gather the stars
Low-tech / no-cost
- A hand-drawn star Draw a star or a medal on any paper; no template needed
- Voice and a partner Tell your proud moment aloud instead of drawing it
Enriched / lab & device
- A class "Wall of Pride" A display space where stars are posted and revisited all year
- Recording device · 1 per group Record each learner saying their proud moment to replay and celebrate
Works in different contexts
- large-group Collect stars in a shared basket and read a few aloud with the group's applause for each one
- self-directed A learner draws or writes their proud moment and keeps it somewhere they will see it
- outdoor-only Draw the star in the dirt or with sticks, or find a "proud spot" outdoors (a hilltop, a tall tree) and tell your moment there
- level-grouped Learners ready to extend name not just the win but the effort and practice behind it
Lesson 6 — Something I’m Proud Of
Summary
Learners choose one thing they are proud of and tell why it matters — usually the effort or practice behind it. They celebrate pride as a feeling about your own growth, not about being better than anyone else.
Objectives
- Describe themselves with several facts such as age, likes, abilities, and family, and tell one thing they are proud of. (D01.S2.01.01)
Connection
Being proud feels warm and tall — like you grew a little. You might feel proud when you learn to tie your shoes, help someone, or try something hard many times. Pride is not about being the best; it is about seeing how far you have come. Knowing what you are proud of helps you know yourself.
Materials
- “Proud” star template
- Crayons and pencils
- A small basket or box (optional)
Preparation
- Prepare the star templates (or plain paper for hand-drawn stars).
- Set out crayons and pencils.
- Arrange a sharing circle.
Facilitator note
This lesson is written to the learner (“you”). Keep pride personal: each learner’s proud moment is their moment, and none is “bigger” than another. Model naming the effort behind your own proud moment (“I am proud of finishing my garden because I watered it every day”). Watch for learners who struggle to find something — offer small, real examples (shared a toy, tried a new food, climbed higher).
Procedure
- Gather (5 min). Think of a time you felt proud — not because you beat someone, but because you did something that mattered to you.
- The effort inside (10 min). Pride usually has effort behind it. Ask yourself: what did I practice, try, or work at? (“I am proud of reading a whole book because I practiced every day.”)
- Make your star (15 min). Draw or write your proud moment inside the star. You can draw the moment, the effort, or both.
- Share (10 min). Show your star and tell the group your proud moment and the effort behind it. After each one, everyone gives a gentle round of applause. A learner who prefers not to speak aloud may hold up their star, let a partner voice the words, or simply add the star to the collection — sharing is a choice, not a requirement.
- Close (5 min). Pride is a feeling about your own growth. Every star in the room is worth celebrating — yours included.
Differentiation
- Support: Give a starter: “I am proud of ___ because ___.” Offer picture choices if needed.
- Extension: Write a second sentence about what you want to be proud of next.
Assessment
- Formative (observation): Can the learner name one thing they are proud of and a reason (effort) behind it?
- Performance: The learner shares their proud moment with the group.
Home connection
Tell someone at home one thing you are proud of, and ask them one thing they are proud of.