Learning about hope is both an individual and shared meaning-making process. In reflecting on our individual relationships with the concept of hope – how hope looks, feels, sounds like, and is enacted in our lives – we can come to see how these change over time. In reflecting on and representing our hope through words, images, and actions, we come to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the meaning of hope in our lives.
| Activity | Grade/Division of Lesson Plans |
| Reflective Practice on Hope | – |
| Hope Trees | – |
| Reflective Writing/Journaling Activities | All |
| Possible Selves | All |
| Hopeful Person | All |
| What is your rainbow? | All |
| Recognizing the Somatic Experience of Hope | – |
| Questions that Develop Personal Hope Statements | – |
| Timeline | – |
| Letter/Picture/Poster | – |
| Hope Photo Prompt | – |
| Make a Personal DNA of Hope | – |
| Life-line of Hope | – |
For more information about the lessons and activities, feel free to contact us at sharpsmh@ualberta.ca.