Talk to me!
What could you say to yourself after making a mistake?
“It’s okay,” “Everyone makes mistakes,” “I can try again”
Act out one way to help your body calm down.
Deep breathing, taking a break, squeezing a stress ball
What is one thing cheerleaders do to help their team?
Encourage each other / Use kind words / Work together
What is the name of a jump where legs go out to the sides?
Toe touch
Say something kind you’d tell a friend.
“You’ve got this,” “I’m proud of you,” “You’re doing your best”
Show me a slow breath.
In through the nose, out through the mouth (counting is a bonus)
If you mess up a move, what’s a cheerleader thought you can use?
“I can try again” / “Mistakes help me learn” / “Keep going”
What do you call the person who gets lifted in a stunt?
Flyer
What’s a brave thought for hard things?
“I can handle this,” “I don’t have to be perfect”
What’s a calm-down tool you can use at school?
Asking for a break, breathing, quiet corner, fidget
Your body feels shaky before a cheer performance. What can help?
Deep breaths / Positive self-talk / Stretching / Grounding
What is tumbling?
Flips, rolls, and gymnastics skills
Finish this sentence: “I can try even if…”
“…it’s hard / I feel nervous / I might mess up”
What does your body do when you’re nervous?
Sweaty hands, fast heart, wiggly, tight stomach
What’s a cheerleader skill that helps outside of cheer too?
Confidence, teamwork, trying again, staying calm
What do you call a cheerleader who lifts others?
Base
Create your own cheer or chant about yourself!
What’s your body’s “warning signal” before big feelings? (Act it out)
:)
What’s a body clue that tells you you’re nervous before cheering?
Fast heart, sweaty hands, butterflies
What do judges look for in cheer competitions?
Skills, teamwork, timing, energy (accept any)