Lesson Plan
Self-Talk Switch
Students will identify negative self-talk and practice reframing it into positive affirmations, resulting in a personalized affirmation and a strategy to track progress.
This lesson empowers a 5th grader to recognize and replace discouraging thoughts with supportive self-talk, building resilience and boosting self-confidence during challenges.
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5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Self-Talk
2 minutes
Step 2
Identify Negative Thoughts
3 minutes
Step 3
Reframe Your Thoughts
4 minutes
Step 4
Develop Positive Affirmations
3 minutes
Step 5
Set Tracking Plan and Reflect
3 minutes
Slide Deck
What is Self-Talk and Reframing?
Example: Turning Negative to Positive
Modeling the Reframe Process
Your Turn: Practice Prompts
Recap: Steps to Reframe
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