Respectful Relationships

Year 4 - Respectful Relationships

In Year 4, students have been learning about positive coping

Positive Coping

As they grow and develop, children encounter situations where they feel worried, nervous, and sometimes even scared. Individuals manage these demands by using a range of coping strategies - some more effective than others. Helping students to learn and practise a variety of positive coping skills enables them to manage future changes and challenges more successfully.

Resilience research shows that positive self-talk is linked to greater persistence when facing difficulties, while negative self-talk is associated with higher levels of distress, depression, and anxiety. Positive self-talk involves realistic assessments of one's abilities and efforts, acknowledging personal strengths, and showing gratitude for the positives. In contrast, negative self-talk includes excessive self-blame, exaggeration of setbacks, and focusing only on what's going wrong. Fortunately, positive self-talk is a skill that can be taught and strengthened with practice.

How do you feel when something is tricky or hard? What can you do to help?

Room 7

• Will – I would ask a teacher or a guardian.
• Mishel – I would use a fidget and go for a break.
• Charlie – Still thinking about their strategy for seeking help.

Room 8A

• Nolan – I would ask a teacher or a trusted adult.
• Leo – I would ask my friends.
• Eva – I would talk to trusted family friends.

Room 8

• Henry – You could ask your friends.
• Arlo – Put your hand up and ask.
• Archer – I would ask my friends if they can help.

What is one way you can help yourself feel better when you’re worried?

Room 7

• Will – Have a sit down to calm yourself.
• Mishel – Drink some water, read, or draw.
• Charlie – Take a deep breath.

Room 8A

• Nolan – Eat something or go for a walk.
• Leo – Use a fidget to help refocus.
• Eva – Do something you enjoy, like an activity you love.

Room 8

• Henry – Take some time alone and relax.
• Arlo – Tell a teacher how you’re feeling.
• Archer – Draw or use a coping strategy that works for you.

What is something kind or positive you can say to yourself when you’re having a tough day?

Room 7

• Will – Don’t give up. I can still try.
• Mishel – Don’t give up, we can do this.

Room 8A

• Nolan – You are super awesome.
• Leo – You can do it.
• Eva – Don’t think about the past; focus on the future.

Room 8

• Henry – Focus, I can do this.
• Arlo – As long as we try, it’s okay.
• Archer – As long as we have fun, we are winning