Not because they don’t know, but because they wonder: “Is what I know correct? Am I doing this right?” It’s not that they aren’t capable—it’s that their belief in themselves isn’t strong enough yet.
A child’s self-belief doesn’t appear on its own. At Inspire Khai Nguyen, it is nurtured every day through real experiences—when students are given the freedom to try, the space to make mistakes, and the opportunity to grow through each experience.
In the recent psychology workshop “I Can Do It”, primary students across the system embarked on a meaningful journey—understanding themselves to truly believe in themselves. They didn’t just learn; they experienced it through various activity stations:
Identifying and naming their emotions; Discovering the 8 types of “superpowers” everyone possesses; Listening to peers share about each other’s strengths; Reflecting on their own strengths and areas for improvement.
“You’re handsome. You’re great at communication…” – students sharing about one another.
Through this workshop, students not only gained knowledge and strengthened friendships, but also realized that being “good” is not limited to academic scores. It can be confidence, communication skills, kindness, creativity, physical agility, or sensitivity to emotions and the arts.
They learned to recognize their strengths to develop them, understand their limitations to improve or seek support, appreciate others, and acknowledge the strengths in those around them. Most importantly, they came to understand that each person is unique—each carrying their own set of special “superpowers”.
A child may not excel today, but if they believe that they can learn, try, make mistakes, and still move forward—they won’t be afraid to begin, won’t easily give up, and will have the resilience to go further in both learning and life. Parents can start with small steps: listen more, acknowledge effort instead of just results, and give children the chance to try—and to fail. Your patience and support are the greatest strength in helping your child build confidence in themselves.
