Boris can’t calculate a square root... Boris gets very down about this. However Dave shows Boris that failures don't define him. He explains to Boris that in times of difficult it is very important to be kind to ourselves. In this lesson, Dave and Boris explore basic cognitive behavioral therapy and support children in building a compassionate internal dialogue.

Materials Required: pencil and paper (mirror and dry erase markers optional)

Age Group: Early Elementary/KS1

This lesson cross references the SEL Core Competency: 'Self-Management.'

This lesson cross-references with B-SMS 7. M 2. from the ASCA Mindset and Behavior Standards.

UK:
MW1: Mental Wellbeing - that mental wellbeing is a normal part of daily life, in the same way as physical health.
MW3: Mental Wellbeing - how to recognise and talk about their emotions, including having a varied vocabulary of words to use when talking about their own and others’ feelings.
MW4: Mental Wellbeing - how to judge whether what they are feeling is appropriate and proportionate.