This 40-minute lesson, based on Chapter 12: New Beginnings, focuses on Chase’s transformation from nervous and uncertain to confident and thriving in gym class. Students compare his old habits with his new mindset, discuss the role of practice and encouragement in building confidence, and reflect on their own experiences of growth and change. Through journaling and an “Old Me vs. New Me” activity, they connect Chase’s journey to their personal lives, with the lesson ending in a reflection and exit ticket on how to embrace new beginnings.
This 40-minute lesson, based on Chapter 12: New Beginnings, focuses on Chase’s transformation from nervous and uncertain to confident and thriving in gym class. Students compare his old habits with his new mindset, discuss the role of practice and encouragement in building confidence, and reflect on their own experiences of growth and change. Through journaling and an “Old Me vs. New Me” activity, they connect Chase’s journey to their personal lives, with the lesson ending in a reflection and exit ticket on how to embrace new beginnings.