Happy and Healthy

Teaching students how to feel confident to use positive I can and I will self-talk, that they say so over and over to themselves in their heads, provides them with a powerful coping strategy when things don’t go their way. With the class, make up ten examples of positive I can and I will selftalk they could use to lift their efforts. For example, if they were scared, they could say, I can be brave and I will be brave to not be scared.

Trying – I can and I will Finish what I start Keep trying when it’s hard Never give up, never, never, never Help at home Ask when I don’t understand something Enjoy doing hard things Learn from things that go wrong

Learning – I can and I will

Try new ways to do things Organise what I have to do Learn together with classmates Enjoy trying hard

Think of three good things that I’m happy about every night Look for what is good in what I learn Learn how to use my strengths

Being Brave – I can and I will

Ask for help when I am upset Be happy with being me Smile and look for what is good Breathe slowly to relax myself when upset Come to school every day Do what I know is the right thing to do Learn the best ways to stay safe

Being Friendly – I can and I will

Listen to others carefully Say “hello” to every morning with a smile Keep my promises to others Ask others on their own to play with me Say happy and nice things about others Say “sorry” when I do something wrong Help others do well and be happy

Being Happy – I can and I will Love my family Be in charge of my feelings

Smile at the person I see in the mirror every morning Do my best to feel happy emotions Feel great by helping others Not be wild with unfriendly people Compare myself with me, no one else

Sharing – I can and I will

Enjoy learning about others’ needs and interests Try different ways to solve problems with others Share kind things with other people Share my feelings with my family When I feel “unsafe” talk to my circle of safety Practise asking for help when I need it Have fun and enjoy happy feelings with friends