POSITIVE SELF-TALK ACTIVITIES & CRAFT – Coping Skills Toolbox -School Counseling

Looking for fun, interactive ways to teach positive self-talk in your school counseling sessions or SEL curriculum? Our Positive Self-Talk Activities resource is an engaging tool designed to help kids build confidence, manage stress, and develop a positive mindset. This resource, part of a broader coping skills toolbox, uses the character of Percy the Parrot to make positive self-talk relatable and enjoyable for young learners. Perfect for school counselors, teachers, and parents, this set includes everything you need to introduce and reinforce positive self-talk in a memorable way.

What’s included in our Positive Self-Talk Activities pack:

• Letter to Students: A friendly introduction that encourages children to explore positive self-talk with excitement and openness.
• Positive Self-Talk Tip Sheet: A practical guide specifically for kids, teaching them the benefits of positive self-talk and easy ways to practice it daily.
• Parrots & Positive Self-Talk Handout: Interesting facts about parrots that highlight the connection between what we say to ourselves and the impact it has on our mood and confidence.
• Story – “Percy the Parrot”: A fun, relatable story that helps children understand positive self-talk through the character of Percy the Parrot, making the lesson engaging and easy to remember.
• Cut-and-Paste Parrot Craft: A creative activity where kids color and assemble their own parrot (available in color and black-and-white options), reinforcing the lesson through hands-on play.
• 12 Reflection & Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to guide class discussions, helping kids reflect on and practice positive self-talk.

With this Positive Self-Talk Activities resource, you’ll have everything needed to build confidence and positivity in students, making it an ideal addition to your school counseling activities or SEL curriculum. Perfect for classroom discussions, small group work, or at-home practice!