Get Thinking!

On your table are some questions, pick one at a time and go round the

table sharing your answers

We are learning today about our strengths, achievements and areas for development

All: All pupils will consider their own strengths and achievements Most: Most pupils will critically consider the areas they need to improve and how they can develop these areas Some: Some pupils will discuss the importance of praise on their self-esteem and recognise positive characteristics about themselves

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” – Oscar Wilde

Don’t try to be

someone you’re

not…Don’t copy other

people…

Just be yourself,

whatever that might be…

Be unique!

Do not follow where the path may lead.  Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a

trail.  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

So who are you?

• You will each need a piece of A4 paper. Fold the paper in half and then open the middle and divide into quarters.

Now...

• Corner 1: Write down 10 words that describe you.

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Now...

• Corner 2: Write down 5 things you are really good at.

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I am good at: Football

PEMaking friends

Maths History

Now...• Corner 3: Write down 5 achievements so

far, this could be SAT results, sporting achievements, or good marks in lessons

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I am good at: Football

PEMaking friends

Maths History

My achievements:Level 4 in my English SATs

Winning player of the match

My sticker for brilliant work in

Maths

Now...• Corner 4: Lastly, write down 5 things you

would like to achieve while at Lord Grey...

Funny Intelligent Calm Interesting Organised Crazy....

I am good at: Football

PEMaking friends

Maths History

My achievements:Level 4 in my English SATs

Winning player of the match

My sticker for brilliant work in

Maths

At Lord Grey I want to improve my English levels, get onto the football team and ...

Now...

• You should have completed the inside of your book. Close the front cover and you can draw a picture of yourself and write your name.

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Share!

Swap booklets with one person on your table, on the back page ask them to write down two things they like about it and one thing you could improve

What can I be proud of?

• On the next slide is a list of compliments, pick three that you think describe you...

???

I have / I am...

• A good attitude• A lovely manner• Confidence• Maturity• The ability to bounce back• A strong religious faith • The ability to make friends

easily• The ability to stick up for

myself • Charitable

• Trustworthy• Honest• Funny• Helpful• Fit• Caring• Calm• Brave• Understanding• Organised

Now... Pick compliments for other people at your table!• A good attitude• A lovely manner• Confidence• Maturity• The ability to bounce back• A strong religious faith • The ability to make friends

easily• The ability to stick up for

myself • Charitable• Trustworthy

• Honest• Funny• Helpful• Fit• Caring• Calm• Brave• Understanding• Organised

Write down your compliments so you can remember what people said about you!

How does it feel to receive a compliment?

I liked it…

I feel really good about myself…

It made me smile…I felt a bit embarrassed…

This week....

Try to have a positive week by giving other people compliments

when they deserve it...

And remember...• Consider the positive things about you• Listen and remember compliments• Celebrate the things you are good at (and make

sure other people know about them and celebrate them too!)

• Think about other people – helping others will make you feel better about you and can make a real contribution

We are learning today about our strengths, achievements and areas for development

All: All pupils will consider their own strengths and achievements Most: Most pupils will critically consider the areas they need to improve and how they can develop these areas Some: Some pupils will discuss the importance of praise on their self-esteem and recognise positive characteristics about themselves