Sam is playing soccer with his friends. They are trying to kick the ball into the goal. It is Sam's turn next but he doesn't want to try in case he misses the goal. What is something helpful Sam could THINK?
It is okay if I miss, I can try again next time
I am a bad soccer player if I miss
I should give up
Harry's dad just told him that he needs to do some writing homework, which is Harry's least favourite activity. He finds writing hard and does not want to try. What is something Harry could DO to help himself?
take some deep breaths, five finger breathing
walk away from the table and hide in his room
get mad at dad and yell at him
throw his homework on the floor
Why should we try something even if it is HARD or we might make a MISTAKE?
mistakes are bad
we learn by making mistakes
we should not try something if it is hard
we should always get the right answer
Tom has been practicing on the piano and keeps making the same mistake on a hard part of the piece. He is feeling frustrated. What is NOT something Tom should do to help himself keep trying?
take deep breaths
give up and leave the piano
squeeze something soft
have a break somewhere quiet
Clara was trying to do some maths questions but they were hard and she was thinking she would get it wrong. She did not want to try anymore. What is something she could SAY to herself to help?
I am dumb if I make a mistake
It is okay if I get it wrong, I am learning
People will be angry at me if I get it wrong
It will be really bad if I get it wrong
What is something that is TRUE about making mistakes?
we all make mistakes sometimes
it is bad to make mistakes
you are not good at something if you make a mistake
no one should ever make mistakes