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Peak, Pit & Horizon Mindful Reflection

from Byron Flitsch

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At a Glance:

Grades:	4, 5, 6
Subject:	SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
Topic:	Mindful Reflection
Lesson Length:	15 - 20 mins

Standards / Framework:

What will students learn in this activity?

Students will mindfully reflect on their week’s highlights, challenges and hopes using a mountain metaphor.

What should students know before this activity?

Students should be aware of the importance of mindful practices, reflection and finding positive perspectives.

How can teachers introduce this lesson?

Explain that it’s important to reflect on where you are today and where you once were so that you can celebrate success, honor challenges and explore your hopes for the future.

What will students do?

Read through the sample comic with students, and have them create a nine-panel comic.
- Peak: Three positives for the week.
- Pit: Three challenges from the week.
- Horizon: Three ideas/events you are looking forward to right now.
Display the sample comic.
Have students respond by creating a comic with responses to each prompt.

How can teachers wrap up the lesson?

Have students share their answers with a partner.
Provide these possible reflection questions to discuss:
- Why is it important to reflect on what happens over time?
- Can you set goals from your pit, peaks and horizons? How?

How can teachers differentiate this activity?

Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
Provide examples of possible Peaks, Pits and Horizons if needed.
Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.

Related Resources:

Comic to print or display: Comic.
Suggested Reading:
- Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers.
- Last Stop On Market Street by Matt de la Peña.

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