Course Overview:
This interactive and engaging session will empower students to recognize the impact of their thoughts, reframe negativity into positivity, and develop strategies to maintain confidence and resilience. By the end of this lesson, students will have the tools to think positively about themselves and navigate challenges with optimism.

Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between positive and negative self-thoughts.
Formulate positive affirmations about appearance, character, abilities, and actions.
Practice strategies for staying positive in challenging situations.

Session Breakdown:
1. Introduction: Positive First Impressions (5 minutes)
Brief discussion: What does positive mean? 
Examples: Identify something positive in your life.
2. Introduction to Positive Thinking (1.5 minutes)
Brief discussion: What does positive thinking mean? 
Examples: Identify if you think positively about yourself.
3. Building Positive Thoughts (6 minutes)
Explore positive thought examples about appearance/character and abilities/actions.
Activity: Complete sentence starters to create personal affirmations.
4. Staying Positive in Tough Situations (9 minutes)
Discuss negative thoughts and common challenges while learning to brainstorm positive responses.
5. Wrap-Up: Reflection (4 minutes)
Review positive thoughts shared on the previous slide and take the positive pledge.

Key Takeaways:
Positive thinking builds confidence and resilience.
Everyone has unique qualities to celebrate.
Tough situations are easier to navigate with a positive mindset.

Materials Needed:
Positive Thinking Worksheet

Homework/Extension: Practice forming positive thoughts about yourself and reframing negative thoughts in real life by completing the Positive Thinking Worksheet.