Lesson Plan

Hello Inner Helper

Students will learn to identify positive and negative self-talk, practice using encouraging phrases, and apply their “inner helper” voice to boost confidence.

Self-talk shapes how children feel and act. Teaching positive self-talk builds emotional awareness, resilience, and a growth mindset in kindergarteners.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Self-Talk

5 minutes

Step 3

Read-Aloud & Discussion

8 minutes

Step 4

Guided Practice Activity

8 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reflection

4 minutes

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Hello Inner Helper!

What Is Self-Talk?

Helper Voice vs Hider Voice

Example Time!

Let’s Read a Story

Your Turn!

Ready to Begin!

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Reading

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Warm Up

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Hello Inner Helper

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