Inner Coach Slides ✨
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Confident Learners Unit • Lesson 1
My Inner Coach
Power up your brain with positive self-talk and defeat the Inner Critic!
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I Can Statement:
"I can use positive self-talk to stay confident and keep trying, even when schoolwork feels hard!"
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Who is Talking inside Your Brain?
Lesson 1: Self-Talk
The Inner Critic
Whispers negative, unkind thoughts that make you want to give up.
What it says:
"This is too hard. I'm not smart enough. I quit!"
The Inner Coach
Shouts encouraging words to help you stay strong and try your best.
What it says:
"I can do this! I will try my best. Let's keep practicing!"
💡 Remember: You choose which voice to listen to!
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Let's Play: "Switch It Up!"
Class Challenge
Read the Critic statement, then let's turn it into a Coach statement!
Critic says:
"I messed up on my drawing. It looks terrible!"
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Coach says:
"It's okay! I can erase and try again."
Critic says:
"I'm the worst reader in the whole classroom."
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Coach says:
"Every page I read helps me get better!"
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Active Practice: Tell your partner one nice thing your coach said today!
Inner Coach Poster Confident Learners Class Poster • Lesson 1
📢 My Inner Coach! 📢
How to speak kindly to yourself when learning is hard!
I Can Statement
"I can use positive self-talk to stay confident and keep trying!"
3 Steps to Power Up Your Self-Talk
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STOP & LISTEN
Catch your Inner Critic whispering unkind thoughts.
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TAKE A BREATH
Take one slow, deep breath to calm your mind.
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SWITCH IT UP!
Turn that mean critic thought into coach words!
Let's Practice Flipping It! Try these phrases!
❌ Instead of saying... ✨ Try saying... "I cannot do this math problem!" "I can try one small step at a time!" "I'm bad at this. I'll never get it." "This is hard, but practicing helps me grow!" "I made an error. I ruined my paper." "Mistakes are just clues to help me learn!"
My mind is strong! Post in a visible classroom spot for daily reference
Inner Coach Cards Role-Playing Practice Cards
Lesson 1: Positive Self-Talk • Turn Negative Thoughts to Positive
Print & Cut out
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How to play: Draw a card. Read the scenario. Work with your partner to switch the critic thought into coach words!
Card 01 🧮
Math Struggle
You get stuck on a hard division problem and want to cry.
"I will never get this right!"
Card 02 🎨
Art Accident
You paint outside the lines and feel like ripping up your artwork.
"My painting looks terrible."
Card 03 📖
Reading Aloud
You stumble on three hard words while reading to your small group.
"I am a super bad reader."
Card 04 🏃
PE Running
You are the last person to cross the line in a warm-up race.
"Everyone is faster than me."
Card 05 ✍️
Spelling Test
You misspelled four words on your Friday spelling test practice.
"I will fail the real test."
Card 06 🧩
Recess Games
You want to play four-square but are afraid to ask to join in.
"They don't want to play with me."
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Writing Story
You can't think of any fun ideas for your weekend writing journal.
"I have nothing good to write."
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Messy Desk
You dropped your folder and papers spilled all over the floor.
"I am so clumsy and messy."
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Science Lab
Your team is building a paper tower, but your tower falls down.
"We failed. I ruined the tower."
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Answering Question
The teacher asks you a question, and you don't know the answer.
"I'm dumb. Everyone is watching."
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Music Class
You can't sing the notes perfectly and worry you sound funny.
"I will never sing correctly."
Card 12 🙋
Hard Homework
Your homework is super tricky and your adult is too busy to help right now.
"I might as well not do it."
Unit: Confident Learners © Confident Kids Club SEL Program
Inner Cheerleader Desk Trackers Lesson 1: Daily Desk Trackers
Cut along the dotted lines. Tape to student desks for daily self-tracking! (4 per sheet)
📢 MY INNER CHEERLEADER
SEL Tracker
Name:
"I will say kind, positive words to help me keep trying!"
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🤟3
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🖐️5 = Really Used! 🤟3 = Kind of Used! ☝️1 = Forgot!
📢 MY INNER CHEERLEADER
SEL Tracker
Name:
"I will say kind, positive words to help me keep trying!"
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🖐️5
🤟3
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🖐️5 = Really Used! 🤟3 = Kind of Used! ☝️1 = Forgot!
📢 MY INNER CHEERLEADER
SEL Tracker
Name:
"I will say kind, positive words to help me keep trying!"
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🖐️5
🤟3
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🖐️5 = Really Used! 🤟3 = Kind of Used! ☝️1 = Forgot!
📢 MY INNER CHEERLEADER
SEL Tracker
Name:
"I will say kind, positive words to help me keep trying!"
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T
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Th
F
🖐️5
🤟3
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The Power of Yet Slides 🌱
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Confident Learners Unit • Lesson 2
The Power of Yet!
Discover the magic word that turns "I can't" into "I will get it soon!"
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I Can Statement:
"I can use the magic word 'YET' to train my brain and keep trying when a task feels hard!"
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The Power of "YET"
Lesson 2: Mindset
What does "YET" mean?
When you say "I can't do this," your brain stops trying.
But when you add "YET!" you open a bridge to your future smart brain!
🧠 "My brain grows stronger when I work hard!"
"I don't know how to multiply!"
⬇️ Add the Power word... ⬇️
"I don't know how to multiply... YET!"
Adding "yet" means you are on your way. You just need more practice!
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Brain Gym: Power Up Your Phrases!
Class Gym
Let's help these kids add the power of "YET" to their thoughts!
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"I don't know how to type on the Chromebook."
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"I don't know how to type on it... YET! I am practicing!"
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"I'm not good at scoring goals in recess soccer."
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"I'm not good at scoring... YET! I will keep trying!"
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Class Discussion: What is one thing you can't do YET that you want to learn?
The Power of Yet Poster Confident Learners Class Poster • Lesson 2
🌱 The Magic Power of YET! 🌱
Your brain gets smarter every time you try and practice!
I Can Statement
"I can use the magic word 'YET' to train my brain and keep trying!"
Why "YET" is a Superpower:
The Blocked Road ❌
"I don't know how to do this!"
This stops your brain from thinking.
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The Open Bridge ✨
"I don't know... YET!"
This tells your brain to get ready to learn!
How to Build a Growth Mindset
Strategy 1
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TRY A STRATEGY
If one way doesn't work, draw a picture, use blocks, or try a new path!
Strategy 2
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PUT IN EFFORT
Your brain is a muscle! The harder you try, the stronger it grows!
Strategy 3
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LEARN FROM ERRORS
Mistakes are not bad! They tell us exactly what we need to practice next.
❌ Fixed Mindset Says: ✨ Growth Mindset Says: "I am not good at spelling." "I'm not good at spelling... YET!" "I tried once and it didn't work." "I'll try another strategy and practice!" "This reading book is too hard." "I will grow my reading muscles day by day!"
My brain has unlimited power! Post in a visible classroom spot for daily reference