Lesson Plan
Power of Self-Talk Lesson Plan
Students will identify and differentiate between positive and negative self-talk and apply emotional literacy strategies to cultivate a healthier internal dialogue, building resilience and self-awareness.
Understanding and improving self-talk empowers students to manage emotions, boost confidence, and develop critical social-emotional skills essential for academic and personal success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Self-Talk
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Identification Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Journal Exercise
15 minutes
Step 5
Creating Positive Affirmations
10 minutes
Step 6
Closure & Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
The Power of Self-Talk
Lesson Agenda
Positive vs. Negative Self-Talk
Scenario Identification Activity
Reflection Journal Exercise
Creating Positive Affirmations
Closure & Exit Ticket
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
What's Your Inner Voice Plan
Students will identify and differentiate between positive and negative self-talk, reflect on their own inner voices, and create personalized affirmations to foster emotional literacy and resilience.
Developing awareness of self-talk helps students manage emotions, build confidence, and cultivate healthier mindsets for academic and personal success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Self-Talk
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Identification Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Journal Exercise
15 minutes
Step 5
Creating Positive Affirmations
10 minutes
Step 6
Closure & Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Journal
Activity
Discussion
