Positive/Negative
I can't do this.
“Nobody likes me, I should stop trying to make friends.”
What is, "I am perfect just the way I am, and the right people will appreciate me for me."
You don't know how to do a math problem.
This is hard. It's okay to not understand everything. I can ask my teacher for help.
What has to be broken before you use it?
What is, an egg.
I am dumb.
What is Negative
"I have never done this before, and I will be terrible at it."
What is, "this is a wonderful opportunity for me to learns from others and grow."
Your brother/sister isn't giving you enough space.
They just really want to be near me now. I can try to go to my room and have my own space.
What is full of holes but still holds water?
What is, a sponge.
Mistakes help me grow.
What is Positive
"I failed and embarrassed myself."
What is, "I am proud of myself for even trying. That took courage."
What goes up but never comes down?
What is, your age.
Everything always ends up the same, who cares.
What is Negative
"I will disappoint everyone if I change my mind"
What is, "I have the power to change my mind, others will understand."
You feel like your friends don't like you.
I've thought things that aren't true before. This could be one of those times. If my friends are doing things that make me feel this way, I can talk to them about it, because maybe they don't realize that.
What has many keys but can't open a single lock?
What is, a piano.
I really failed at this, and this really sucks. But everything will be okay.
What is Positive.
"I can’t do anything right. I should understand this problem.”
What is, "It is enough to do my best."
You don't turn in your homework on time.
Maybe my teacher will accept it late. If not, I can make sure I turn in my other assignments on time by writing them down so I don't forget.
What has legs but can't walk?
What is, a table.