self-esteem By: Alexis Vander Tuig

. Objectives Assessment on self-esteem Results Self esteem by definition Low self-esteem Building Blocks of self-esteem Boost children self-esteem A lesson activity Conclusion References

Objectives To learn more about self-esteem To learn strategies of what not to say to a child Learn strategies to boost your child's self- esteem Learn a fun activity to-do with a child to help build their confidence Learn about the five building blocks of a healthy self-esteem

Assessment on Self-esteem 1.What is self-esteem? How you see yourself through other people’s eyes. 2. Can self-esteem affect your school work? No 3. How would one might feel with low self-esteem? They will feel bad about themselves and will want to fix themselves. 4. Can self-esteem affect how you make friends or be social? Yes, affects you socially 5. Does movies, magazines and television shows affect your self-esteem? I would say no, you are your own person 6. Can you boost someone’s self-esteem? And how? Yea, by giving another compliment 7. Does anyone know the three building blocks for a child’s self-esteem? What are they? No idea 8. Can someone be bullied from low self-esteem? Yes 9. When and how does self-esteem develop? In middle school? 10.Can a person tell if others have low self-esteem?

Does self-esteem affect you?

When does Self-esteem start?

Results of Assesment

Definition….. “Self-esteem is the judgment or opinion we hold about ourselves. It’s the extent to which we perceive ourselves to be worthwhile and capable human beings.”

Self-esteem No one is born with high self-esteem. It is learned. It comes from thoughts, feelings and experiences. It can be affected by daily circumstances, other people and most importantly ourselves.

One who has Low self-esteem Exaggerated bragger Resorts to acting out behaviors such as clowning around, teasing and complaining and overly silly Self critical Influenced by peers easily Avoids new challenges Always apologizing Unable to make choices and solve problems

5 Building blocks of self-esteem A sense of security- the feeling of trust and safety A sense of selfhood- having a strong sense of knowledge A sense of affiliation-having a sense of belonging or connectedness A sense of mission-having a feeling of purpose and responsibility A sense of competence- having a feeling of being capable

build children Self-Esteem Give praises or Empowering words. Praises gives children self confidence 2. Give Compliments 3. Acknowledge special efforts 4. Recognize good decisions 5. Praise academics

Things you should not say to children “ No wonder why no one wants to play with you” “You’re a really lazy child” “ Don’t bother me. Go play” “ Grow up” “ Stop cramming food into your mouth, you are fat already” “ I wish you were never born” Don’t compare children with other children Saying harmful things to a child can be harmful to their self esteem.

Activity to do with class Self Esteem Pizza Allow children to paint the pizza, make out of a paper plate. Cut on toppings from construction paper, have child write a strength, proud moment, talent and what they like about themselves on each topping Stick the topping onto the pizza Depending on the age of children give examples of what strengths, talents because they are not the same.

Conclusion Building children self esteem is important What you should not say to children and What you can say to boost their self-esteem The five building blocks are a success to having a healthy self-esteem Love yourself and what you are worth

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