Learning intention
- To demonstrate a positive mindset toward a challenge.
Success criteria
- I can say words of encouragement to myself
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Students sit in a circle. Choose one child to stand in the middle. Tell the students this game will help everyone remember what they explored about sharing in the last lesson and remind them of the key learning in this unit. The child in the middle always starts their sentence with: Change places if… Give…
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Differentiation
Students needing additional support:
Could focus on the actions of two colors; should practice using one encouraging statement.
Students needing additional challenge:
Could consider the emotional impact that words have on themselves and others and share with a partner (for example, “Great job!” makes them feel happy); should vary the encouraging statements they use; should be encouraged to initiate acts of encouragement for their peers.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Students with good understanding will be able to:
- Identify moments in their lives
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Vocabulary definitions
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challenge
Something that might be a little hard but helps you learn and grow.
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encouragement
Saying or doing kind things to help someone feel better and keep trying.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Emotion Families
Lesson 2: Calming Strategies
Lesson 3: Conversation Pals
Lesson 4: Sharing is Caring
Lesson 5: The Power of Positive Words
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th January, 2026
Lesson 1: Emotion Families
Using scenarios to explore different emotions.
Lesson 3: Conversation Pals
Understanding how to have respectful conversations with peers.
Lesson 2: Calming Strategies
Learning strategies to stay calm.
Lesson 4: Sharing is Caring
Learning about the importance of sharing when building and maintaining friendships.
