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Training Your Inner Voice: Becoming Your Own Best Coach

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Lesson Plan

Training Your Inner Voice Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify and nurture their inner voice for positive self-talk and self-coaching, building techniques for boosting self-esteem and resilience.

This lesson empowers students by promoting emotional well-being and the ability to self-reflect, which are key components for both academic and personal success.

Audience

5th Grade Elementary School Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, guided activities, and reflection.

Materials

Training Your Inner Voice Lesson Plan, and Inner Voice Reflection Worksheet

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

10 minutes

  • Begin with a group discussion on what an inner voice is and its role in decision-making.
  • Ask students to share examples of times when positive self-talk helped them overcome a challenge.
  • Introduce the idea of being their own coach by listening to their inner voice.

Step 2

Guided Activity: Self-Coaching Techniques

15 minutes

  • Provide a mini-lesson on techniques for developing a supportive inner voice (e.g., affirmations, reflective questions).
  • Conduct a role-playing activity where one student says a negative thought and another helps transform it into a positive one.
  • Use the Inner Voice Reflection Worksheet to facilitate the activity.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

  • Have students individually reflect on a challenge they face and write down a positive self-coaching statement using the reflection worksheet.
  • Invite volunteers to share their reflections with the class.
  • Summarize key points and reinforce the importance of a nurturing inner voice.
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Worksheet

Inner Voice Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help you reflect on your inner voice. Use the prompts below to think about your inner thoughts and how you can transform negative self-talk into positive affirmations. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

1. Reflecting on Your Inner Voice

What is one thought that you often hear in your head that makes you feel unsure or worried?





2. Recognizing Negative Self-Talk

Write about a time when this negative thought made you feel bad or prevented you from doing something you wanted to do.





3. Transforming Negative Thoughts

Now, think of a positive way to say something to yourself when that negative thought arises. How could you reframe that thought?





4. Positive Affirmations

Write down your own positive affirmation that you can use when you feel negative thoughts coming on. Remember, this is a personal statement that makes you feel strong and supported.





5. Daily Check-In

How do you feel after writing your positive affirmation? Jot down any changes you notice in your mood or confidence.





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