In Division 7, we know it is important to think positive thoughts about ourselves. This is part of the Positive Personal and Cultural Identity core competency. Sometimes it feels strange to talk about the things you are good at or your positive character traits because it can feel like you are bragging, but practicing this builds confidence and self awareness.

We asked each other for some help to brainstorm some positive traits about ourselves. Student sent a compliment sheet around the room and their classmates each wrote one positive thing about them. At the end, everybody had a big list of the positive traits their classmates see in them. I highly recommend this group activity whenever you need a mood booster!

We used the ideas of our classmates and our own ideas to write an I Am poem. Then we wrote our poem on our colourful art that we had painted the day before. They really brighten up our room and serve as reminders to think positive!