Lesson Plan

Dancing Through Disappointment Plan

Students will learn to accept not getting a dance solo by identifying emotions, practicing positive self-talk, and setting new goals to build resilience.

Helping students cope with disappointment builds emotional resilience and a growth mindset, supporting their well-being in dance and beyond.

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Review Materials and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Opening Conversation

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Identification

7 minutes

Step 3

Positive Self-Talk Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Goal Setting

6 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

4 minutes

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Dancing Through Disappointment

Opening Conversation

Emotion Identification

Positive Self-Talk Practice

Goal Setting

Reflection & Closing

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Worksheet

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Journal

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Dancing Through Disappointment

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