Self-Reflection Worksheet

Use this worksheet to think about how you used positive thinking and social skills during today’s activities. Write your answers in the space provided.

1. Describe a challenge you faced today and explain how you used positive thinking to overcome it.

2. Which affirmation from the Positive Affirmation Flashcards did you find most helpful? Why did it resonate with you?

3. Reflect on one social skill you practiced during the role-play activity. How did using this skill affect your interaction with your partner?

4. Identify one growth mindset strategy you learned today. How will you apply this strategy in your schoolwork or friendships this week?

5. Set a personal goal:

Choose one positive affirmation or social skill you want to keep practicing. Write your goal below and list two steps you will take to achieve it.

Goal: ____________________________________________________________



Step 1: ___________________________________________________________



Step 2: ___________________________________________________________

Positive Affirmation Flashcards

Use these affirmation cards during the activity. Students draw one card, read it aloud, and share a personal example of how the statement applies to them.

Affirmation Cards (10):

1. "I am capable of amazing things."
   
   
   
   
2. "Mistakes help me learn and grow."
   
   
   
   
3. "I believe in my ability to succeed."
   
   
   
   
4. "I am a good friend and show kindness."
   
   
   
   
5. "I can stay calm and solve problems."
   
   
   
   
6. "I am proud of my efforts, no matter the outcome."
   
   
   
   
7. "I welcome challenges because they make me stronger."
   
   
   
   
8. "I listen with empathy and respect others’ feelings."
   
   
   
   
9. "I can set goals and take steps to reach them."
   
   
   
   
10. "Every day is a new chance to improve."
    
    
    
    

How to Use:

• Shuffle the cards and place them face down in a pile.
• Students take turns drawing a card, reading the affirmation aloud, and sharing an example from their own life.
• Peers respond with a positive comment or clap to reinforce encouragement.

Social Skills Role-Play Cards

Use these cards to practice empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution. In pairs, choose a card, read the scenario aloud, and role-play the interaction. Focus on:

• Listening without interrupting
• Acknowledging the other person’s feelings
• Using “I” statements
• Finding a solution together

How to Use:

1. Shuffle the cards and place them face down.
2. Students take turns drawing a card and reading the scenario aloud.
3. Partner A acts out one role while Partner B practices active listening and empathy.
4. Switch roles and repeat.
5. After each role-play, discuss what went well and how each person felt.

Scenario Cards (6):

1. Supporting a Friend
   Your friend looks upset because they didn’t make the soccer team. Listen to their feelings, ask questions, and offer encouragement.

2. Sharing Resources
   Two classmates both want to use the same art supplies at the same time. One student suggests a fair way to share or take turns.

3. Welcoming a New Student
   A new student is standing alone at lunch. Introduce yourself, ask how they’re adjusting, and invite them to join your group.

4. Apologizing and Repairing
   You accidentally bumped into someone’s project and knocked it over. Apologize sincerely, listen to their concerns, and offer to help fix it.

5. Encouraging Participation
   In a group project, one member hasn’t contributed ideas. Address the issue kindly, ask if they need help, and encourage their input.

6. Negotiating a Disagreement
   You and a friend have different ideas for what game to play during free time. Use “I” statements to express your preference and work together to choose one or combine ideas.

Group Discussion Guidelines

To ensure everyone feels heard and respected during our sharing time, let’s agree to:

• Listen Actively – Face the speaker, maintain eye contact, and don’t interrupt.

• Speak with “I” Statements – Share your own thoughts and feelings instead of speaking for others.

• Use Positive, Supportive Language – Encourage classmates, avoid put-downs, and focus on strengths.

• One Voice at a Time – Raise your hand or signal when you’d like to speak; wait for your turn.

• Build on Others’ Ideas – Reference what someone else said and add your own perspective.

• Ask Clarifying Questions – If you don’t understand, ask kindly for more details.

• Respect Different Viewpoints – Value diverse opinions and experiences.

• Keep It Confidential – What’s shared here stays here, unless someone’s safety is at risk.

• Stay on Topic – Keep comments related to positive thinking, empathy, and growth mindset.

• Offer Constructive Feedback – When you respond, focus on how your peer did well and suggest one way to grow.

Warm-Up Discussion

Time: 5 minutes
Materials: Whiteboard & Markers, Growth Mindset Scenarios

Purpose: Activate students’ prior knowledge of growth mindset and positive thinking to set the tone for today’s lesson.

Instructions:

1. Gather students in a circle and explain that we’ll start by exploring what it means to have a growth mindset.
2. Ask: “What does it mean to have a growth mindset?”
   • Invite 3–5 volunteers to share their ideas and record key responses on the whiteboard.
3. Follow up: “How can positive thinking help us when we face challenges in school or friendships?”
   • Encourage students to give one specific example.
4. Introduce a scenario: select one card from the Growth Mindset Scenarios and read it aloud.
5. Ask: “How could applying a growth mindset help in this situation?”
   • Guide students to connect their own experiences with the scenario.

Use this discussion to highlight that mistakes are opportunities to learn and that our attitude shapes our success.

Growth Mindset Scenario Cards (Printable Flashcards)

Print this page and cut along each dashed line to create individual scenario cards. Use these to prompt small-group discussions or quick reflections on growth mindset strategies.

Scenario 1: Math Challenge
You studied for a math test but found the problems much harder than you expected and earned a low score.

(Discuss: What can you try next time?)

Scenario 2: Basketball Tryouts
You tried out for the school basketball team but didn’t make the cut this time.

(Discuss: How can effort and practice help you improve?)

Scenario 3: Music Practice
You’re learning a new piano piece but keep making the same mistake in one section.

(Discuss: What steps could you take to master that part?)

Scenario 4: Science Experiment
Your volcano project fizzled out instead of erupting as planned.

(Discuss: What feedback or adjustment could help your next attempt?)

Scenario 5: Reading Struggle
You’re reading a chapter book that feels too difficult, and you’re tempted to give up halfway through.

(Discuss: How can persistence and asking for help keep you going?)