Positive Self Talk
Name one positive thing that has happened in school this week.
Answers will vary.
Explain what a growth mindset is in your own words.
It is a way of thinking about challenges and setbacks that involves believing you can improve through effort and persistance.
What does it mean to self-advocate?
To speak up for your needs.
What type of pet do we all have?
Cat
What is an Automatic Negative Thought (ANT)?
It's a negative thought that you have regularly have when exposed to a particular stimulus (like a test).
Why is it helpful to have a growth mindset in school?
Because you are here to learn new things in school, some of which will be challenging. Pushing yourself to learn new things helps you grow. If you give up when tasks are challenging, you are less likely to learn and improve.
John goes to the bathroom when his civics teacher is explaining what material will be on the test the next day. He comes back and is unsure about what he should study to prepare. What is the problem? What should John do?
The problem is that John does not know what to study and the test is the next day. John should speak up and ask his teacher before he leaves to confirm what material he needs to study.
RIDDLE:
I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?
A candle
Reframe the following ANT into an adaptive, coping thought:
"I'm going to fail this math test."
"I'm going to study and do my best." Answers will vary.
Reframe the following thought to demonstrate a growth mindset:
"I stink at math".
"Math is challenging for me, but I can continue to work at it and study and I will get better at it with time."
What makes it hard to self-advocate? Why is it important to advocate for yourself?
Sometimes we can feel shy or be embarrassed to speak up. However, it's important to speak up for your needs. Studies have linked self-advocacy with success in the workplace and in relationships.
What country is known as "Land of a Thousand Lakes"?
Finland
True or False:
If you are having an ANT, it can be helpful to think about the evidence for and against the thought.
True!
You are working on an essay in English class and it is very challenging. What behavior would show your teacher you are approaching this with a growth mindset? What behavior might demonstrate a fixed mindset?
Ask questions, continue to work on it, stay after for extra help if needed, complete the essay
Fixed mindset - ask to be excused from the assignment, don't work on it, don't turn in a completed assignment.
Name 2 different people at MVMMS you could seek out if you have a problem you need help with.
Ms. Lyman
Ms. Sewyck
Teachers
Who is Mrs. Lyman's favorite singer?
Taylor Swift
In your own words, explain the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behavior.
The thoughts you have influence how you feel (ie., sad, happy, hopeful, mad) and this in turn, influences how you behave/act.
You practiced and trained for weeks for tennis tryouts, but you found out that you didn't make the team. Give an example of a thought you could have that would demonstrate a growth mindset.
"I'll keep practicing and will try out again next year."
"I did my best, but I bet I can continue to improve with time and practice."
Answers will vary
Give an example of a time you successfully advocated for yourself or solved a problem you encountered at school.
Answers will vary.
What does the abbreviation 'STICK' stand for?
Safety
Thriving
Integrity
Community
Kindness