Little Book of Bouncing Back for Children Little Book of Bouncing Back for Children

Sometimes we can find things hard or difficult.

You got this

Never give up

It is important that we keep trying and don’t give up

This is called Resilience.

Change Your Words to Change Your Thinking

Things Resilient People Say!

  • “If at first you don’t succeed, try again.”
  • “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything And Run’ or ‘Face Everything And Rise.’ The choice is yours.”
  • “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.”

Resilience Story

Nicola is feeling frustrated. She is annoyed and tearful.

She’s spent the last hour trying to complete her maths homework.

In the classroom it all made sense, but now that she’s home, she can’t remember how to do it: she keeps getting stuck.

Nicola’s mum appears in the doorway, “Take a break, I’ll help you with this after dinner”.

You can do it.

What is frustration? How does it make you feel?

Why is Nicola feeling annoyed? Have you ever felt this way?

Why is it a good idea to take a break? Is Nicola’s Mum helping the right thing? Why/Why not?

What is Resilience?

Resilience is being able to cope with things when they go wrong.

It is about trying your best and being strong on the inside.

Resilience is our ability to bounce back when things go wrong. We keep trying, even though we may have setbacks or failures.

Resilience

Resilience is also about change. You can learn what needs to change so you can change failures into success.

Everyone can be resilient – we can build our resilience!

Beating the odds while also changing the odds!

Watch this video to learn more What is Resilience?

What is unhelpful thinking?

Our brains are brilliant! They do lots of very important jobs, but they can also be really unhelpful.

Brains sometimes focus on the big and unhappy feelings. It’s good to remember that all feelings are important. But always thinking about negative feelings can become a habit.

You can train your brain to think differently and not be overcome by your big emotions!

If they were really sad, what would your favourite character do?!

My UNSTUCK Spinner

When you’re feeling stuck, spin the wheel and try one of the options.

If needed, spin again and try another one.

  • Ask for help
  • Talk to someone
  • Breathing exercises
  • Play my favourite game
  • Rest or take a break
  • Draw or doodle how I feel

Watch this video to Make your own Spinner.

When I feel upset or worried remember....

I am...

I have...

I can...

You are full of great things!

Part of being resilient/ bouncing back is understanding your qualities, talents and strengths.

Colour the boxes with the words that describe you the best, adding your own words in the blank boxes.

  • Caring
  • Musical
  • Funny
  • Brave
  • Friendly
  • Helpful

Resilience is my SUPERPOWER!

I can keep going even when it’s hard.

I get better with practice.

I keep calm when I make a mistake.

I ask for help when I need it.

My Resilience Boat

I am struggling with?

What can I do to help myself?

What crew is on board to help me?

Bouncing Back

In the balls below write down the times you have bounced back from feeling sad or frustrated.

Watch the Little Book How to cut & fold.