Willy Kids

Term 3 - Willy Kids are Resilient

Weeks 5 & 6: Willy Kids Bounce Back

The ability to bounce back means if something doesn’t go our way, we keep trying. Life is full of ups and downs and we often encounter issues in the classroom and in the playground. The way in which we respond to those situations determines how we grow and develop as a learner.

Willy Kids bounce back in the classroom by:

• learning from our mistakes and having a go.
• having a growth mindset.
• responding positively to feedback from teachers and peers.

Willy Kids bounce back in the playground by:

• trying hard to achieve something, even if things don’t go our way, e.g. if we lose a game of down ball, we just keep trying.
• negotiating and compromising, e.g. playing other people’s games as well as our own.
• responding positively to setbacks. 

In the classroom and playground, Willy Kids who bounce back are focused on growing as a learner and building positive relationships. Resilient Willy Kids choose their responses carefully when dealing with decisions, disappointments and new challenges. When encountering difficult situations in the classroom and in the playground, try to bounce back by making good choices!