Navigating Competition Collection

Our Navigating Competition unit contains a series of videos about Casey and his friends and their experiences and attitudes around competing with friends and other peers, along with complementary printables and activities.

What videos are included? 

The Chess Dance

Chapter 10 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey sees a flyer at his school for chess club. He asks his parents if he can join, and they agree but remind Casey that focusing on the Fun Factor will help him have a great time with friends. On his first day, he faces a fifth-grader named Daniel, who spends the whole time bragging about how good he is. What will Casey do to keep his focus on having fun?
  • Focusing on having fun rather than winning
  • How competition can sometimes fuel negative thinking
  • Keeping our cool during teasing or arguments

Battle at the Chess Tournament

Chapter 15 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey gets invited to participate in his school district’s chess tournament. A nervous Casey must practice his skills of positive self-talk and focusing on the fun factor, especially when he meets his opponent. 
  • Managing anxiety and self-talk before an event
  • Staying positive during competition
  • Focusing on having fun instead of winning

Game Day

Chapter 25 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey feels very panicky when his mother reminds him that he will play in today’s soccer game, even though he’s a new member on the team. She teaches him a skill called “Imagine If,” where you imagine yourself as if you’re already a skilled player. This gives him the confidence to get out on the field and try his best.
  • Building confidence by "imagining if"
  • Managing anxiety before a performance or event
  • Giving ourselves the benefit of the doubt
  • Trying new things

Printables and Activities

Our printables and activities correlate with our chapter videos. Facilitators can watch the video of their choosing with their group or client, then lead the corresponding activity. Included in this unit are facilitator activity instructions, student worksheets, and take-home activities to reinforce learning. 

Lesson Activities

  • Imagine If Worksheet (Partner or Group Activity)

Take-Home Activities

  • Win/Win (Home Activity 10)
  • Just the Two of Us (Home Activity 15)
  • Goal Setting (Home Activity 25)
  • You've Got Skills! (Home Activity 28)

Coloring Pages 

  • Corresponding coloring page for every video