Lesson Plan

Mirror Magic Strategy

Guide a 2nd grade student through the Mirror Magic Strategy to challenge negative self-talk, recognize personal strengths, and create positive affirmations using engaging activities.

Early intervention builds emotional resilience and a healthy body image. This one-on-one session helps students replace negative thoughts with affirmations, boosting self-esteem and lifelong well-being.

Audience

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Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Mirror Check-In

2 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Mirror Magic

4 minutes

Step 3

Identify Negative Self-Talk

4 minutes

Step 4

Create Positive Affirmations

5 minutes

Step 5

Kind Thought Bubble Cool-Down

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Mirror Magic

Welcome the student warmly. Introduce yourself and explain that today you’ll play Mirror Magic to find positive things you like about yourself.

Why Mirror Magic?

Explain why this activity is important. Mention how our minds sometimes focus on what we don’t like, but we can learn to notice and change those thoughts.

Negative vs. Positive Self-Talk

Read the examples aloud. Ask the student to spot the difference: negative statements vs. positive ones.

Step 1: Notice Your Thoughts

Guide the student to look in the mirror and think. Encourage sharing. Validate any negative or positive thoughts.

Step 2: Create “I Am…” Statements

Hand out the [I Am… Affirmation Sheet](#iam-affirmation-sheet). Prompt the student to fill in with strengths. Praise each statement.

Step 3: Kind Thought Bubble

Show the [Kind Thought Bubble Cool-down Cards](#kind-thought-bubble-cooldown). Help the student choose a card and stick it by the mirror.

You Are Amazing!

Wrap up the session. Praise the student for their participation. Encourage them to use Mirror Magic at home or school whenever they need a confidence boost.

Lesson Plan

Mirror Magic Strategy

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Welcome & Mirror Check-In

Step 2

Introduce Mirror Magic

Step 3

Identify Negative Self-Talk

Step 4

Create Positive Affirmations

Step 5

Kind Thought Bubble Cool-Down

Slide Deck

Mirror Magic

Why Mirror Magic?

Negative vs. Positive Self-Talk

Step 1: Notice Your Thoughts

Step 2: Create “I Am…” Statements

Step 3: Kind Thought Bubble

You Are Amazing!

Worksheet

Script

Cool Down

Mirror Magic

Jeselyse Langer