Lesson Plan 2: The Important Stuff

Our lives are filled with many different things, but they are not all equally important. In this lesson students will learn to focus more attention to what is most valuable in their lives.

Grade level: 3 - 5

Prep time: 15 min 

Lesson Duration: 45 min + Optional Extension Activities (40 min)

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Rank the importance of various things
• Recognize that things that are more valuable should receive more time and attention
• Reflect on their own values and identify their priorities

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• Priority Jar worksheet (Printable)

Materials required (not included)

• Whiteboard or chart to record ranking activity
• Blank or lined paper for students
• 2 large jars
• Ping pong balls
• Beads
• Sand 
• Coloured water

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.