Confidence Crew
What is confidence?
A possible answer: Believing in yourself and knowing you can try hard things. There are other ways to describe it, too!
What does being brave mean?
Doing something even when you feel nervous or scared.
What is it called when a kid has big worries or nervous feelings about being away from a parent or trusted adult?
Some people call it separation anxiety.
What is positive self-talk?
Kind and helpful words we say to ourselves.
Mia feels shy about reading in class. What advice would you give her?
Possible answers: practice first, take a deep breath, try her best, use positive self-talk.
Name one thing that can help grow confidence.
Answers might include: practicing, trying again, learning new things, asking for help, stepping out of your comfort zone, or using positive self-talk
Name one time a kid might need to be brave at school.
Answering a question, meeting new kids, asking for help, trying something hard, or something else.
How is separation anxiety different from just feeling worried?
Separation anxiety is mostly about being away from someone important, like a parent or someone else you love and trust.
Which is positive self-talk?
A. “I can try my best.”
B. “I can never do this.”
A. “I can try my best.”
Jordan cries when his dad leaves at school. What could help Jordan?
A goodbye routine, comfort item, deep breathing, talking to his teacher, remembering dad comes back.
How might a person look when they feel confident?
Standing tall, smiling, making eye contact, speaking clearly, or trying something new.
True or False: Brave people never feel scared.
False! Brave people feel scared sometimes too.
Name one place where kids might feel separation anxiety.
School, daycare, sleepovers, camp, or somewhere else.
How can positive self-talk help with worries?
It can help us feel calmer, safer, and more confident.
A classmate says, “I’m bad at everything.” What could you say back?
“You are still learning.”
“Everyone makes mistakes.”
“You can keep practicing.”
True or False: Confident people are never nervous.
False! People can feel nervous and still be confident enough to try.
Why is bravery important?
It helps us learn, grow, be more independent, solve problems, and try new things.
What is one thing a kid can do when separation worries show up?
Deep breathing, hugging goodbye, positive self-talk, talking to a trusted adult, bringing a comfort item, or something else.
Finish this positive self-talk sentence:
“I feel nervous, but ______.”
Possible answers: “I can do hard things,” “I can be brave,” “I can try,” etc.
Ella wants to join a game at recess but feels nervous. What brave choice could she make?
Ask to play, smile and say hello, or try joining for a few minutes.
Tell about a time when a kid might feel proud and confident.
Possible answers: reading aloud, making a new friend, learning to ride a bike, answering a question, trying a new sport, or something else!
A kid feels nervous about their first soccer game but still plays. Is that bravery? Why?
Yes! They felt nervous but still tried.
True or False: Feeling separation anxiety means you are weak.
False! Lots of kids feel this way sometimes.
Create one positive self-talk statement a kid could use before school.
Possible answers:
“I can handle this.”
“I know what to do.”
“I can be brave today.”
“My mom/dad will come back.”
Sam is scared to sleep at Grandma’s house for the first time. What are some things that might help?
Bring toys or blankets that he likes, call his parents, use deep breaths, positive self-talk, fun activities, bedtime routine, etc.