Lesson Plan

Dancing Through Disappointment Plan

Students will learn to accept not getting a dance solo by identifying emotions, practicing positive self-talk, and setting new goals to build resilience.

Helping students cope with disappointment builds emotional resilience and a growth mindset, supporting their well-being in dance and beyond.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Opening Conversation

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Identification

7 minutes

Step 3

Positive Self-Talk Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Goal Setting

6 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Dancing Through Disappointment

Welcome the student warmly. Briefly explain the session’s goal and how it will help them feel better and stronger.

Opening Conversation

Guide an open, honest chat. Use gentle tone and eye contact. Encourage them to speak freely.

Emotion Identification

Lay out the emotion cards face-up. Encourage the student to pick cards that resonate. Normalize all feelings.

Positive Self-Talk Practice

Introduce self-talk as a tool. Model reframing one simple negative thought. Praise efforts.

Goal Setting

Explain the power of goals. Help craft clear, achievable goals. Offer suggestions if needed.

Reflection & Closing

Encourage reflection. Reinforce key lessons. Offer enthusiastic support for next steps.

Lesson Plan

Dancing Through Disappointment Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials and Setup

Step 1

Opening Conversation

Step 2

Emotion Identification

Step 3

Positive Self-Talk Practice

Step 4

Goal Setting

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

Slide Deck

Dancing Through Disappointment

Opening Conversation

Emotion Identification

Positive Self-Talk Practice

Goal Setting

Reflection & Closing

Activity

Worksheet

Worksheet

Journal

Dancing Through Disappointment

Rebecca.Bibeau