Mai Lesson
Reflect & Renew Jar
Life Skills · 30 min · Any age · You and your child together
This lesson challenges learners to reflect on their past actions and create a symbolic 'Fresh Start' jar. It encourages them to consider apologies, forgiveness, and setting positive intentions for the future, embracing the spirit of renewal.
What your child gets out of it
- Reflect on past actions and identify areas for personal growth.
- Articulate intentions for positive change and repair.
- Create a tangible representation of a fresh start and commitment to self-improvement.
What you need
- Jar — Any container to hold the notes, like a mason jar or old jam jar. (or Bottle, Box)
- Paper — Something to write or draw reflections on, cut into small slips. (or Index Cards, Scrap Paper, Notebook Paper)
- Pens — Something to write or draw reflections with. (or Pencils, Markers)
- Decorations — Anything to personalize the jar, like stickers, ribbons, or colored paper. (or Stickers, Ribbons, Markers)
How it runs
- Introduction · 5 min
- Explore & Plan · 8 min
- Discussion · 6 min
- Activity · 9 min
- Summary · 2 min
Why it matters
Many businesses and organizations regularly reflect on their past performance and set new goals to improve, much like our personal 'fresh start' process.
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