Some kids can be self-critical and not recognise all the things they have got good at. Really encourage them to focus on the latter, and celebrate together the wins - even going way back to their first steps!
1) You fell lots when you were learning how to walk. Why did you keep trying?
2) What are you "falling down on" right now?
3) What mindset is the most helpful in overcoming something hard?
Some kids can be self-critical and not recognise all the things they have got good at. Really encourage them to focus on the latter, and celebrate together the wins - even going way back to their first steps!
1) You fell lots when you were learning how to walk. Why did you keep trying?
2) What are you "falling down on" right now?
3) What mindset is the most helpful in overcoming something hard?
You can argue both sides here - should care since feedback is helpful, is respectful to listen to elders etc�.but is not helpful if random comment over social media from a "troll" etc
1) Listening to your teacher helps you get better. When else should you care what others think?
2) But when is it less helpful to care what others think?
3) Whose opinion do you care about the most and the least?
You can argue both sides here - should care since feedback is helpful, is respectful to listen to elders etc�.but is not helpful if random comment over social media from a "troll" etc
1) Listening to your teacher helps you get better. When else should you care what others think?
2) But when is it less helpful to care what others think?
3) Whose opinion do you care about the most and the least?
Even a child lacking overall confidence will have one thing they are strong at - bring this out and go deep into it. It can be from any walk of life - Sport, Gaming, Music, Drama, Socialising, Schoolwork etc. Can you use this as a way of building confidence in other fields?
1) You are so confident at doing X! Why is this?
2) How did your confidence in this grow? (eg practising)
3) So what can you do in Y to increase your confidence?
Even a child lacking overall confidence will have one thing they are strong at - bring this out and go deep into it. It can be from any walk of life - Sport, Gaming, Music, Drama, Socialising, Schoolwork etc. Can you use this as a way of building confidence in other fields?
1) You are so confident at doing X! Why is this?
2) How did your confidence in this grow? (eg practising)
3) So what can you do in Y to increase your confidence?
You will love the quick, fun and stimulating questions we will send you - and so will your kids
