1. Get Thinking! On your table are some questions, pick one at a time and go round the table sharing your answers

2. We are learning today about our strengths, achievements and areas for development All: All pupils will consider their own strengths and achievements Most: Most pupils will critically consider the areas they need to improve and how they can develop these areas Some: Some pupils will discuss the importance of praise on their self-esteem and recognise positive characteristics about themselves

3. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” – Oscar Wilde Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

4. So who are you? You will each need a piece of A4 paper. Fold the paper in half and then open the middle and divide into quarters.

5. Now... Corner 1: Write down 10 words that describe you. Funny Intelligent Calm Interesting Organised Crazy....

6. Now... Corner 2: Write down 5 things you are really good at. Funny Intelligent Calm Interesting Organised Crazy.... I am good at: Football PE Making friends Maths History

7. Now... Corner 3: Write down 5 achievements so far, this could be SAT results, sporting achievements, or good marks in lessons Funny Intelligent Calm Interesting Organised Crazy.... I am good at: Football PE Making friends Maths History My achievements: Level 4 in my English SATs Winning player of the match My sticker for brilliant work in Maths

8. Now... Corner 4: Lastly, write down 5 things you would like to achieve while at Lord Grey... Funny Intelligent Calm Interesting Organised Crazy.... I am good at: Football PE Making friends Maths History My achievements: Level 4 in my English SATs Winning player of the match My sticker for brilliant work in Maths At Lord Grey I want to improve my English levels, get onto the football team and...

9. Now... You should have completed the inside of your book. Close the front cover and you can draw a picture of yourself and write your name.

10. Share! Swap booklets with one person on your table, on the back page ask them to write down two things they like about it and one thing you could improve

11. What can I be proud of? On the next slide is a list of compliments, pick three that you think describe you... ???

12. I have / I am... A good attitude A lovely manner Confidence Maturity The ability to bounce back A strong religious faith The ability to make friends easily The ability to stick up for myself Charitable Trustworthy Honest Funny Helpful Fit Caring Calm Brave Understanding Organised

13. Now... Pick compliments for other people at your table! A good attitude A lovely manner Confidence Maturity The ability to bounce back A strong religious faith The ability to make friends easily The ability to stick up for myself Charitable Trustworthy Honest Funny Helpful Fit Caring Calm Brave Understanding Organised

14. How does it feel to receive a compliment?

15. This week.... Try to have a positive week by giving other people compliments when they deserve it...

16. And remember... Consider the positive things about you Listen and remember compliments Celebrate the things you are good at (and make sure other people know about them and celebrate them too!) Think about other people – helping others will make you feel better about you and can make a real contribution

17. We are learning today about our strengths, achievements and areas for development All: All pupils will consider their own strengths and achievements Most: Most pupils will critically consider the areas they need to improve and how they can develop these areas Some: Some pupils will discuss the importance of praise on their self-esteem and recognise positive characteristics about themselves