Let me guess, spring has sprung and you’re already end-of-the-year teacher tired! I know that testing season can be a stressful time for both students and teachers. And with the end of the school year right around the corner, it’s easy for students to feel overwhelmed. But there’s one thing that can help students manage stress, boost confidence, and improve focus: positive self-talk.

Positive self-talk is the act of speaking to oneself in a kind and encouraging way. It sounds simple, but it can be really powerful. When students believe in themselves, they’re more likely to take risks, try new things, and persevere in the face of challenges.

I know what you’re thinking…

“There is already so much on my plate! I just don’t have time to fit in one more thing.”

Trust me, if you stick around I’ll tell you exactly why positive self-talk is worth your time, AND I’ll share the resource that will save you hours of planning!

Sound interesting? Read on to find out why positive self-talk is the secret you’ve been missing to boost student confidence, focus, and resilience through the end of the school year.

🚀 Boost Student Resilience

Stress is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult for young students to manage. With so much going on in their lives, it’s no wonder that they often feel overwhelmed.

And then the end of the year hits, and BOOM. The pressure of standardized tests, the busyness of the end of the school year, and the uncertainty of what comes next is enough to throw any child for a loop.

Cue all the stress 🤯

But there’s one thing that can help students manage stress and stay calm: positive self-talk.

When students speak to themselves in a kind and encouraging way, it can be really powerful. Positive self-talk can help them to reframe their thoughts in a more positive light.

Stressed out students are more likely to have negative thoughts about themselves and their abilities. For example, a student who is struggling with a math test might think, “I’m so stupid, I’m never going to get this.”

Positive self-talk can help the student to reframe this thought into something more positive, such as, “I’m still learning, and I’m going to keep trying my best.”

So if you want to help your students reduce their stress and boost their resilience, teach them how to speak positively about themselves and their abilities.

These Positive Self-talk Bracelets teach students 15 positive affirmations that will keep the negativity at bay.

🚀 Boost Student Focus

If you’ve ever taught during the last month of the school year, you know that student focus flies out the window when the weather warms up!

There are many things that can distract students, such as noise, other people, or their own thoughts. If you want your students to focus, positive self-talk is the answer you’ve been looking for.

When students think positively about themselves and their abilities, they are more likely to stay focused on their tasks. For example, a student who is working on writing a paragraph may think, “I can do this, I just need to take it one sentence at a time.”

Positive self-talk can help the student to stay focused on the task at hand, rather than getting sidetracked by other thoughts.

Giving your students the the ability to think “I can ignore that noise. I’m just going to focus on my work” is a life-long skill that will not only benefit them during the end of the school year rush, but also in their everyday life.

But don’t over complicate things – keep it simple with the Positive Self-talk Bracelets that come with 15 engaging print-and-go worksheets.

Students will learn a new positive affirmation every day, and then practice using positive self-talk by writing about it and designing a bracelet that acts as a reminder to stay focused and use positive self-talk all day long.

🚀 Boost Student Confidence

Every single test, assessment, and end-of-the-year project is an opportunity for students to either build their confidence or experience self-doubt. It’s not easy being a kid.

There’s a lot of pressure, and confidence is key to a successful (and fun!) end to the school year.

Positive self-talk is a powerful tool that can help students build confidence. Talking to oneself in a kind and encouraging way can be incredibly beneficial for students of all ages.

When students have negative thoughts about themselves, it can be difficult for them to feel confident. However, positive self-talk can help students to challenge these negative thoughts and replace them with more positive ones. For example, a student who thinks, “I’m so stupid” can use positive self-talk to say, “I’m still learning. I got this!”

What’s even more important is that positive self-talk can help students cope with setbacks.

Everyone experiences setbacks from time to time. However, positive self-talk can help students to cope with setbacks in a healthy way. For example, a student who doesn’t do well on a test can use positive self-talk to say, “That’s okay, I’ll just try harder next time.”

Positive self-talk can help students to see setbacks as an opportunity to learn and grow, rather than a sign of failure.

So clearly student confidence is a must – but what about teacher confidence?!

The end of the school year can be draining, and I know you don’t have much energy left to plan for all this positive self-talk stuff…

So I’ve done it for you! Included with the Positive Self-talk Bracelets are teacher directions, a mini lesson, and daily routines that take the guesswork out of teaching positive self-talk. With these three resources, you will have 3 weeks of social emotional instruction planned for you!

Tips for Teaching Positive Self-talk

Teaching a new social emotional skill can be intimidating, but don’t sweat it! Here are some tips to introducing positive self-talk in your classroom:

• Model positive self-talk. One of the best ways to teach students positive self-talk is to model it yourself. When you make a mistake, don’t beat yourself up about it. Instead, talk to yourself in a kind and encouraging way. For example, you might say, “It didn’t work out this time, but I am brave and I will try it again!”
• Help students create positive affirmations. Get students started with this new skill by helping them to create positive affirmations. These are statements that they can repeat to themselves when they are feeling down or discouraged. For example, a student might say to themselves, “I am smart,” “I am capable,” or “I can do this.” These Positive Self-talk Bracelets are just the thing to remind students to practice positive self-talk!
• Help students identify their negative self-talk. Once students are aware of why positive self-talk is important, they can start to recognize their own negative self-talk. And challenge it! For example, if a student says to themselves, “I’m so stupid,” you can help them to reframe that thought into something more positive, such as, “I’m still learning.”

Get Started with Positive Self-talk Today!

Teaching positive self-talk to elementary students is an important part of helping them to succeed in school and in life. Follow these tips to help your students to develop the confidence, focus, and resilience they need to reach their full potential!

But don’t waste you time trying to plan all this by yourself! Download the Positive Self-talk Bracelets and get instant access to 3 weeks of social emotional learning! With teacher directions, a mini lesson, daily routines, and 15 positive affirmation worksheets and bracelets, you have everything you need to set your students (and yourself) up for success.

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