Mirror, Mirror: Practicing Self Reflection

How can practicing self-reflection help us grow?

Mastery Objective:

• Students will be able to practice self-reflection and manage related emotions by applying breathing and journaling techniques and connecting themes in music to their own growth.

Day 1 - Student will:

• Listen to “Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jackson
• Define self-reflection
• Describe the benefits of self-reflection

Day 2 - Students will:

• Listen to “Falling For The First Time” by BNL
• Recognize three emotions that signal the need for self-reflection
• Explore examples of opportunities for self-reflection

Day 3 - Students will:

• Listen to “Shake It Out” by Florence + The Machine
• Consider journaling techniques for self-reflection
• Practice the “What, So What, Now What” method for self-reflection

Day 4 - Students will:

• Listen to “I Can See Clearly Now” by Jimmy Cliff
• Learn healthy ways to manage the challenging emotions that self-reflection can bring up
• Use those feelings as motivation to make positive changes

Arts-Based Activity - Student will:

• Reflect on their learning about self-reflection
• Create a visual arts project using sunglasses as a symbol to represent how self-reflection helps us see situations more clearly

In this lesson, students will learn about self-reflection as a tool for personal growth. They will begin by defining self-reflection and understanding its benefits. Students will identify three key feelings that signal when self-reflection would be most valuable. Students will learn strategies for managing difficult emotions that arise during self-reflection and develop skills to transform challenging feelings into motivation for positive change. Finally, students will create a visual arts project that represents their understanding of self-reflection and personal growth.

Required for all lessons:

• Student Journals
• Art Supplies

Arts-Based Activity:

• Handout - Self-Reflection Sunglasses