Noticing how Johnny shows confidence while he performs.
Considering how practice can turn something hard into something you enjoy.
Exploring how others can believe in you or doubt you.
Thinking about how it feels to be encouraged by friends.
Recognising that believing in yourself can help you do your best.
Johnny performs on a large stage. He sings 'Sky Full of Stars' while dancing with energy and confidence. Bright lights and a starry space theme fill the stage around him. Johnny's dance instructor competes with Johnny with force and strength. Johnny falls to the ground. His friends begin tapping the ground to encourage him. Johnny gets up and finishes his dance routine with determination.
• What did you notice about how Johnny performed on stage?
• Why did Johnny's dance teacher compete with him?
• When have you felt nervous before doing something important?
• How did Johnny's friends respond?
• What did that do to help Johnny?
• What helps you feel braver when you try something new?
• What could you do to build confidence in a skill you care about?
• How did Johnny show that he believed in himself?
• Why might believing in yourself change how you perform?
• What is something you feel proud to do well?
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