Positive Self-Talk Practice

What children say to themselves affects their emotions, behavior, and resilience.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Champions of Character
• Learning area: Socio-Emotional
• Level: Level 2

Objectives

• Identify negative self-talk
• Replace negative with positive self-talk
• Practice encouragement for self

Materials

• Self-talk cards
• Thought bubble activities
• Affirmation mirrors

Instructions

Identify the voice in our heads that talks to us. Notice when self-talk is negative and discouraging. Practice replacing negative self-talk with positive, encouraging thoughts. Create personal affirmations to use when struggling.

Educator tip

Share your own self-talk journey to normalize this inner experience.

Assessment

Observe identification of self-talk and use of positive replacement.

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