Lesson Plan

Be Your Own Best Friend

Self-talk, Treating self as a friend

This lesson helps elementary students understand the importance of positive self-talk and treating themselves with kindness, as they would a friend. Through experiential and collaborative activities, students will learn to recognize negative self-talk and practice reframing it into positive affirmations. This lesson is crucial for building self-esteem and emotional resilience in young learners.

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Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Step 2

Video Activity

3 mins

Step 3

Reading Activity

4 mins

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

Step 5

Discussion

3 mins

Step 6

Closure

2 mins

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Be Your Own Best Friend

Jessica Hunt

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