ZMy Best LIFE: Positive Self-Talk Vs Negative Self-Talk 10 to 14 Year Olds

DESCRIPTION: This class is part of a series of classes that focus on topics which help learners develop strong social-emotional learning (SEL) and growth mindset skills through inspiring stories, self-reflection, and engaging guided activities. Students explore their own ideas and thoughts while learning how to believe in themselves. They also learn why being unique is important, different ways to share kindness with others, and build self-confidence. By developing a growth mindset students learn to believe that they can always improve by putting forth effort and applying certain strategies. 

LEARNING GOALS: "What I Think: Positive Self-Talk vs Negative Self-Talk"  In this class young adults learn that how you think is the foundation of your success and your "best life". What is positive and negative self-talk?  We investigate the possibility that the people we are around the most heavily influence our positive and negative self-talk patterns.  

CLASS: Students will learn through the use of Nearpod, worksheets, and guided discussions and activities. This class utilizes an interactive presentation platform called "Nearpod". Nearpod turns a powerpoint presentation into interactive slides so that students are able to draw, answer questions, and much more directly on the presentation through out the lesson. This helps keep students engaged, allows them to collaborate as a class, and practice what they have learned. Students may need parental help in the beginning to join the Nearpod lesson. 

Learn. Laugh. Think.