Optimism
What does it mean to “look on the bright side” of something?
It means trying to stay positive or hopeful, even if something is hard.
What is a neighbor?
Someone who lives near you or someone you're around often, like classmates.
What does the word “empowered” mean?
It means feeling confident, strong, and able to do something.
What does it mean to “serve” others?
Helping others or doing something to make someone else’s day better.
What does it mean to never give up?
To keep trying, even when it’s hard or you feel like quitting.
Finish this phrase: “When life gives you lemons, ______.”
“Make lemonade!”
Say one way you can be a good neighbor at the program or school.
Say hello, share supplies, or help them clean up.
Say “I am strong because…” and tell us why!
I am strong because I keep trying even when something is hard.
Or: Because I stand up for others.
Name one way we’ve helped others this week.
We made kindness signs, wrote thank-you cards, helped clean up.
What’s a word that means “keep trying even when it’s hard”?
Perseverance, determination, grit, stick-to-it-iveness.
Name one way to stay positive when something doesn’t go your way.
Take deep breaths, say something kind to myself, ask a friend for help. Judge can consider other options.
What should you do if you see someone sitting alone?
Invite them to join a game or sit with you.
Name something you learned to do all by yourself.
Tying my shoes, riding a bike, learning to read, solving a hard math problem.
Why is it important to clean up after yourself and others?
Because it helps our space stay nice for everyone.
Tell us about something that took you more than one try to get right.
Learning to swim, riding a bike, building something with blocks, passing a level in a game.
Tell us about a time you stayed hopeful even when something was hard.
Judge has to consider your answer as acceptable or not.
Why is it important to respect other people’s spaces?
So everyone feels safe, respected, and included.
Why is it important to believe in yourself?
Because believing in yourself helps you keep going and reach your goals.
Give an example of a time you helped someone without being asked.
I helped someone clean up their mess, picked up trash outside, shared supplies.
Why is failing part of learning?
Because you learn what doesn’t work and get better the next time.
Why is being optimistic helpful when working with a team?
It helps your team feel encouraged and not give up if things are tough.
Describe a time you helped someone you didn’t know very well.
When I helped a new kid find their way around or shared with someone new.
If you could teach the whole group one thing, what would it be?
I’d teach drawing, soccer tricks, baking, how to be kind, etc.
What’s one kind thing you could do for the community this month?
Pick up litter in the park, help donate books, write kind notes to neighbors.
How can you show tenacity in a group challenge or game?
By not giving up, encouraging others, and trying again if the team loses.