Helpful or Hurtful
I am likable.
Helpful!
"I am horrible at reading." is an example of positive self-talk.
False! - this is negative self-talk. Now, change that sentence into positive self-talk.
I am good enough!
Three of my top three strengths are:
Child lists 3 POSITIVE strengths
What has keys but can’t open locks?
A piano
I am terrible.
Hurtful
The thoughts I tell myself can change how I feel about myself.
True!
"I am too afriad/scared."
Examples, "I'm brave. It's okay to be scared sometimes but that doesn't mean I'm scared all of the time." "I can ask for help." etc.
"A time I showed kindness towards others was when..."
Excellent answer! This is something I can remind myself of when I need to remember that I can make a difference.
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
All of my feelings are okay.
Helpful
"I can do hard things." is an example of positive self-talk.
True!
"No one likes me."
There are people who like me like my family, my teachers, my friends.
Something I feel proud about is....
Wonderful! This is something I can remind myself of when I do not believe in myself.
It belongs to you, but your friends use it more. What is it?
Your name
I'll never get this right.
Hurtful
What I tell myself about myself can change how I act towards others.
True! - Negative self-talk makes us act more negative to ourself and others.
"I'll never understand this math."
"A time I learned from my mistake was when..."
Amazing answer! This is something I can remind myself of when I am afraid to fail.
I have a tail and a head, but no body. What am I?
A coin (quarter, dime, nickel, penny)
It's okay to cry.
Helpful
I always have the choice to talk to myself like I would to a good friend.
True! This is what is called the Good FRIEND Strategy.
"I'm a bad person."
I am a good person. I am good enough!
"A positive sentence or phrase I could really use in my life right now is..." (Hint - Think Hakuna Matata)
Some examples: Everyone makes mistakes and that's ok. I can do hard things. School is tough right now, but I can handle it.
What gets wet as it dries?
A towel.