Carer Readiness III Leson Plans

What

Carer Readiness III Leson Plans

When

1/6/2026

January 6 – Self-Advocacy in a Comfortable Environment

Objective:
Students will understand what self-advocacy is and how feeling comfortable helps them speak up for their needs.

Activities:

Class discussion on what it means to speak up for yourself

Brainstorm places where students feel comfortable expressing themselves

Teacher-led examples of appropriate self-advocacy

Individual reflection activity

Worksheet: My Comfortable Spaces

Name: ___________________

What does self-advocacy mean to you?

List three places where you feel comfortable speaking up:

Who is one person you feel comfortable talking to when you need help?

One thing I can practice advocating for myself about is:

January 7 – Expressing Feelings of Self-Worth

Objective:
Students will identify personal strengths and practice expressing positive feelings about themselves.

Activities:

Discussion on self-worth and why it matters

Sharing positive affirmations as a group

Independent writing activity

Optional sharing (voluntary)

Worksheet: Recognizing My Self-Worth

Name: ___________________

One thing I am good at:

One quality I like about myself:

A time I felt proud of myself:

Complete the sentence:
I matter because _______________________________________

Write one positive statement about yourself:

January 8 – Receiving and Accepting Constructive Criticism

Objective:
Students will learn how to listen to feedback and respond appropriately without becoming defensive.

Activities:

Discussion on the difference between criticism and constructive criticism

Teacher models how to accept feedback

Practice responses to feedback

Written reflection

Worksheet: Accepting Feedback

Name: ___________________

Constructive criticism is:

How should you respond when someone gives you helpful feedback?
☐ Listen
☐ Stay calm
☐ Ask questions
☐ Say thank you
☐ All of the above

Write one sentence you can say when receiving feedback:

How can constructive criticism help you improve?

January 9 – Giving Constructive Criticism Respectfully

Objective:
Students will practice giving respectful, helpful feedback to others.

Activities:

Group discussion on respectful communication

Review sentence starters for feedback

Role-play or written practice

Reflection activity

Worksheet: Giving Helpful Feedback

Name: ___________________

Constructive criticism should be:
☐ Respectful
☐ Helpful
☐ Specific
☐ Kind
☐ All of the above

Finish the sentence:
One thing you did well is ___________________________

Finish the sentence:
One way you could improve is _______________________

Why is it important to be respectful when giving feedback?