What Makes Me Special?
Discovering our unique qualities Year 1 Health and Personal Development
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Identify personal qualities that make us unique Name at least two things that make us 'me' Share one positive thing about a classmate Understand that everyone is special in their own way
Circle Time: Something I Like Is...
Sit in our special circle Take turns sharing Listen to our friends One thing you really like - a toy, game, food, or activity
What Are Personal Qualities?
Personal qualities are special things about YOU They describe who you are inside Examples: kind, funny, helpful, brave Everyone has different qualities that make them special
Teacher's Personal Qualities
Let me share what makes ME special I am kind - I care about my students I am good at drawing - I love making pictures I am careful - I think before I act What do you notice about me?
Think and Share
What makes YOU special? Think of something you're good at Think of a quality that describes you Remember: everyone has special qualities!
Brainstorming Our Special Qualities
Let's make a list together Personal qualities we can be Interests and things we like Pictures and words to help us remember
Personal Qualities vs Interests
{"left":"Kind\nHelpful\nFunny\nBrave\nGood listener\nCaring","right":"Drawing\nPlaying soccer\nReading books\nBuilding with blocks\nSinging songs\nPlaying with friends"}
Draw Yourself Activity
Draw a picture of yourself Add labels or words about your special qualities Teacher can help write the words Show what makes YOU unique and special
Celebrating Our Classmates
Everyone in our class is special We can see good things in our friends Practice saying positive things about others One special thing about the person next to you
Creating Our 'This Is Us' Display
Add your self-portrait to our class display Include one word or phrase about yourself See how wonderfully different we all are Celebrate our amazing class community
Remember This Important Message
'Every single person in our class is special and unique. We all have different qualities that make us wonderful!'