Activity Overview
This activity is a follow up to the self reflection activity. In this one, students will create visuals showing how they’ll improve or maintain the areas of wellness they identified in the previous activity. Have students copy their previous story. They’ll be keeping only their pie chart and deleting all the art in the following ones. Students will also be adding a fourth cell to this story. The three empty cells will allow each student to visualize how they’ll be improving their wellness.
By completing this exercise, students will have visualizations of what they should do, which is often the first step in goal setting. Students can look back on this storyboard at a later date to see if they've followed through with their plan and whether or not it's helping.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Use the storyboard from your last assignment and create visuals showing how you’ll improve low levels of wellness.
- Copy the storyboard from your last assignment.
- Delete everything in the cells except for your pie chart.
- Move the pie chart to the first cell. Add an additional cell, for a total of 4 cells.
- Finally, create a visual representation showing how you’ll improve your three lowest areas of wellness.
- Title each cell with the specific area of wellness.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual of Levels | The explanation of the three lowest levels used exemplary text to describe the details of each area of wellness. The description effectively informs the reader why the individual has that rating. | The explanation of the three lowest levels used adequate text to describe the details of each area of wellness. The description informs the reader why the individual has that rating. | The description fails to inform the reader why the individual has that rating. |
| Raising Current Levels of Wellness | The cell used exemplary school-appropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey a realistic method of someone raising or maintaining their three lowest levels of wellness. | The cell used adequate school-appropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey a realistic method of someone raising or maintaining their three lowest levels of wellness. | The cell used inappropriate scenes, characters, and text. The student fails to convey a realistic method of someone raising or maintaining their all three lowest levels of wellness. |
| Structure and Grammer | The story includes titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are few to no grammar or spelling mistakes. | The story includes titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are some grammar or spelling mistakes. | The story does not include correct titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are many grammar or spelling mistakes. |
Activity Overview
This activity is a follow up to the self reflection activity. In this one, students will create visuals showing how they’ll improve or maintain the areas of wellness they identified in the previous activity. Have students copy their previous story. They’ll be keeping only their pie chart and deleting all the art in the following ones. Students will also be adding a fourth cell to this story. The three empty cells will allow each student to visualize how they’ll be improving their wellness.
By completing this exercise, students will have visualizations of what they should do, which is often the first step in goal setting. Students can look back on this storyboard at a later date to see if they've followed through with their plan and whether or not it's helping.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Use the storyboard from your last assignment and create visuals showing how you’ll improve low levels of wellness.
- Copy the storyboard from your last assignment.
- Delete everything in the cells except for your pie chart.
- Move the pie chart to the first cell. Add an additional cell, for a total of 4 cells.
- Finally, create a visual representation showing how you’ll improve your three lowest areas of wellness.
- Title each cell with the specific area of wellness.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual of Levels | The explanation of the three lowest levels used exemplary text to describe the details of each area of wellness. The description effectively informs the reader why the individual has that rating. | The explanation of the three lowest levels used adequate text to describe the details of each area of wellness. The description informs the reader why the individual has that rating. | The description fails to inform the reader why the individual has that rating. |
| Raising Current Levels of Wellness | The cell used exemplary school-appropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey a realistic method of someone raising or maintaining their three lowest levels of wellness. | The cell used adequate school-appropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey a realistic method of someone raising or maintaining their three lowest levels of wellness. | The cell used inappropriate scenes, characters, and text. The student fails to convey a realistic method of someone raising or maintaining their all three lowest levels of wellness. |
| Structure and Grammer | The story includes titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are few to no grammar or spelling mistakes. | The story includes titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are some grammar or spelling mistakes. | The story does not include correct titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are many grammar or spelling mistakes. |
How Tos about Increasing Personal Wellness
Organize a classroom wellness check-in routine
Encourage students to check in on their wellness regularly by starting each week with a brief discussion or written reflection. Consistent check-ins help build self-awareness and show students that wellness is a priority in your classroom.
Model sharing personal wellness goals
Share your own simple wellness goals with the class to create a safe space for students to open up. Modeling vulnerability makes it easier for students to talk about their own goals and challenges.
Facilitate peer feedback on wellness visuals
Pair students to exchange and discuss their wellness storyboards. Peer feedback can inspire new ideas and provide encouragement, making the process more collaborative and supportive.
Display wellness visuals in the classroom
Create a dedicated bulletin board or digital display for students to showcase their wellness storyboards. Visible reminders keep wellness goals top of mind and celebrate progress together as a class.
Reflect on progress at regular intervals
Schedule monthly or quarterly sessions for students to revisit their storyboards and reflect on their growth. Regular reflection helps students recognize improvements and adjust their plans as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Increasing Personal Wellness
What is a wellness storyboard activity for students?
A wellness storyboard activity helps students visually plan how to improve or maintain different areas of their personal wellness. By creating visuals and labeling each section, students set clear goals and track their progress over time.
How can I guide students to visualize improvements in wellness?
Encourage students to copy their previous wellness storyboard, keep only the pie chart in the first cell, and add three new cells. In each new cell, students create a visual plan for improving specific areas of wellness they've identified as needing growth.
Why is visualizing wellness goals important for students?
Visualizing wellness goals helps students clarify their intentions, set actionable steps, and stay motivated. It also enables them to reflect later on their progress and success in improving their well-being.
What are some examples of areas of wellness students can focus on?
Common areas of wellness include physical health, emotional well-being, social connections, and intellectual growth. Students can choose areas most relevant to their own wellness needs for their storyboard activity.
What is the best way to structure a personal wellness improvement lesson for grades 6-12?
The best structure is to have students reflect on their wellness, use a pie chart to identify strengths and weaknesses, then create visuals showing how they plan to improve three specific areas. This approach is engaging and supports goal-setting skills.
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