Secondary Lessons For Quarter Application
Curricular Focus: Introduction to I AM Noticed Concepts & Practices
Lesson 9 - Confidence
In Real Life(IRL)
Supplies needed: each student will need 8 blank notecards and markers or other writing utensils
MLS: IID.5.A Self-Acceptance, IID.5.B Personal Responsibilities
General Target: Real-Life Confidence
Grade 6: I can choose healthy ways to respond when my confidence is challenged.
Grade 7: I can recognize how positive habits help me feel more confident.
Grade 8: I can reflect on scenarios where I can apply positive confidence strategies.
Confidence Cards Activity
Each student will make 2 sets of notecards:
Set #1: Confidence Spectrum Cards
These cards will help you describe how someone might respond in different situations.
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Card 1: Confident
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Card 2: Self-Destructive
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Card 3: Arrogant
Set #2: I AM Noticed Cycle Practice Cards
These cards show habits that help build real confidence.
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Card 1: Want-To (Choosing to grow)
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Card 2: Positive I AMs (Like “I AM strong”)
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Card 3: Noticing Goodness (In yourself and others)
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Card 4: Receiving Goodness (Letting kind words sink in)
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Card 5: Rippling it Out (Spreading kindness and confidence)
Now for the Activity:
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Start with Set #1.
You’ll be given different real-life scenarios. For each one, choose the card that best shows how you would respond:-
Confident
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Self-Destructive
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Arrogant
Example: You’re at your favorite ice cream shop, and your friends say your favorite flavor is gross. What’s your reaction?
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Now use Set #2.
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If you picked Confident, choose the Set #2 card(s) that helped you feel confident.
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If you picked Self-Destructive or Arrogant, pick the Set #2 card(s) that could help you respond with confidence next time.
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Repeat with new scenarios.
You can start with simple ones like the ice cream example, and move to deeper situations if your class is ready.
Important Reminders:
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This is a judgment-free zone—there are no right or wrong answers.
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Confidence takes practice and growth.
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This activity is about learning to notice your habits and build healthy confidence in real life (IRL).
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Self-reflection and self-awareness are brave and powerful skills!
