FREE Arts & Crafts at Wise Learning!

Where: Wise Learning Centers located in SPORTSPLEX

When: Saturday, April 11th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Who: Kids ages 8-14

RSVP By: March 28th by contacting jwilson@wiselearningcenters.com or calling 203-403-3546

Parents are welcome to stay and learn about our other services!

How does the positivity jar work?

1. Your child will briefly learn about positive thinking and positive self-talk at the workshop

2. Each child will decorate a (plastic) jar

3. Each child will start off by writing 10 positive statements on slips of paper to put in the jar

4. Every night the child will add at least one more positive thought to the jar (ex. “I had a really good day today because...” / “I am thankful because I have...”)

5. Child can refer back to the positive thoughts in the jar during times of sadness, discouragement, etc.

Why sign up?

Cognitive behavioral theory informs us that human behavior follows this sequence: Thoughts -> Emotions -> Behavior. In other words, the way you THINK decides how you feel, which then decides how you act. Therefore children who think positive thoughts will feel emotions like HAPPY, MOTIVATED, CONFIDENT, PROUD. These children will be more likely to engage in positive activities and have success. Children who tend to think more negatively may encounter more difficulties. For example, a child who thinks “I am a failure” (thought) will likely feel discouraged (feeling) and give up putting in effort at school (behavior). Many people automatically fall into a pattern of negative thinking which often leads to problems with anxiety or depression. Luckily positive thinking is something we can practice and train ourselves to become accustomed to! It is a great idea to start practicing positive thinking and positive self-talk with your child!