Positive Self-Talk | SEL Lesson & Activities | Sorting Worksheet | Gr 2-3

This SEL self-awareness lesson helps students recognize positive and negative self-talk through two engaging activities and a reflection page that connects their thoughts with their feelings.

Students first explore self-talk through a discussion game using colour-coded cards to encourage conversation and critical thinking. They then read and sort self-talk statements into positive and negative categories during an independent card sort activity.

CASEL SEL Focus: Self-Awareness & Self-Management

What’s Included:

Lesson Guide

13 printable PDF pages (8.5 × 11 in.)

Positive and Negative Self-Talk Discussion Cards

Positive and Negative Self-Talk Card Sort Activity

Reflection Page

Colouring Pages for Early Finishers

Permission to photocopy for single classroom, counselling, therapeutic, or home use

How to Use:

✔ SEL lessons

✔ Morning work

✔ Feelings and emotions activities

✔ Small-group discussions

✔ Independent practice

Perfect For:

Grades 2–3

School counsellors

Self-awareness and self-management lessons

Growth mindset activities

Homeschool families

Positive self-talk and confidence-building activities

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