Grade 4 · SEL · Lesson 7

Handle Disappointment Positively

Disappointment is the feeling you get when something does not turn out the way you hoped. Everyone experiences it — not getting a role in a play, failing a test, or missing out on something important. What matters most is how you choose to respond.

What this lesson teaches

1Describe what disappointment feels like and why it is normal
2Distinguish between helpful and unhelpful responses to disappointment
3Apply a four-step reframe process to a disappointing situation
4Write a reflection to move forward after disappointment

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