The Kids Confidence Program has been formulated to promote ‘Social and Emotional Learning’ (SEL).

The program helps students to:

• Build an emotional vocabulary.
• Identify emotions in ourselves and others.
• Differentiate between red (unhelpful) and green (helpful) thoughts.
• Practice helpful self-talk.
• Recognising and managing stress and frustration.

Program Structure
Each Year 4 class engages in a 45 minute session once per week throughout one school term.

Methods of Delivery

• A student workbook with fun activities to reinforce learning objectives.
• Class discussion of key concepts.
• Role play.
• Facilitator and teacher feedback during small group/workbook activities.

Facilitators
Dr Paul Edwards (CHCCS Student Support Services) and Year 4 homeroom teacher.