Cleo the Brave

"Saying kind things to yourself and the support of friends help us face our fears."

In this story, Cleo the caterpillar feels nervous about finding the perfect spot for her metamorphosis. While her friends attend the End of Season Festival, Cleo stays behind, unsure and full of self-doubt. With encouragement from Tia and her friends, Cleo learns the power of compassionate self-talk. As her confidence grows, she begins to believe in herself. The support of her friends and her own encouraging words help her feel brave enough to join the celebration and prepare for what comes next.

In this lesson, students learn how to use compassionate self-talk to support themselves during moments of nervousness or change. This practice builds emotional awareness and self-confidence by helping children recognize their feelings and respond to them with empowering language, which supports their ability to manage emotions and persevere through challenges in both school and life.