Developing a positive body image 5 th grade presentation

General Objectives General Objectives Developing critical skills in analyzing media messages Analyze factors that influence our body image Develop a positive attitude toward self and as a unique and worthy person. Learn how recognize and deal with verbal bullying.

Class Expectations Follow class expectations Be ready to learn Respect classmates comments Positive comments/avoid put- downs Be respectful

Quiet activity

What is body image ?

Body Image? How you see yourself – both in the mirror and in your mind. How you feel about your body How comfortable you feel in your body What you believe about your appearance Montana Team Nutrition (2003) How you see yourself – both in the mirror and in your mind. How you feel about your body How comfortable you feel in your body What you believe about your appearance Montana Team Nutrition (2003)

Negative body image Have a bad perception of your shape – you see your body differently than it is. Think that other people find you unattractive See your size or shape as a personal failure. Appreciate and celebrate your natural body shape Understand that a person’s physical appearance is only a part of who they are. Have a clear perception of your shape – you see your body as it really is and feel comfortable in it. Positive Body Image Montana Team Nutrition (2003)

Negative body image I wish my skin was lighter I wish my skin was darker.. … I wish could be skinnier I wish I could be taller and prettier

Influence of Family Look at her she is a pretty girl … My boy is really strong…. You look cute in that dress Girls don’t dress that way

Influence of Peers/friends Look at her, she is so fat …. I think you should diet Her hair is so ugly…

Influence of the media, toys, stories Sleeping beauty Cinderella Beauty and the Beast Rapunsel

Group activities Find your color group

Questions for Red group *Find the sentences *Decide if it’s a positive or a negative comment * Discuss in your group how this comments affect you or others

Blue Group Look at all the pictures as a group Decide weather the advertisement is a “winner” ( sending a positive non stereotyped message) or “offender” (sending a stereotyped, ideal message) Place them on the two columns

Yellow Group Lay out all the sentences Find the statements that makes sense. There are 4 different. Decide as a group where should you place the sentence ( leading to positive self concept- leading to negative self concept) Come up with two original statement as a group

Thanks for your participation Look forward for next session

Guidance Lesson Day 2 Objectives & expectations Recognize positive aspects of self Develop own image of beauty Learn how to recognize bullying Learn strategies to deal with bullying

General Objectives General Objectives Developing critical skills in analyzing media messages Analyze factors that influence our body image Develop a positive attitude toward self and as a unique and worthy person. Learn how recognize and deal with bulling because of the way you look or dress.

Class Expectations Follow class expectations Be ready to learn Respect classmates comments Positive comments/no put-downs Respect

Towards a positive body image… Be aware of the factors that contribute to your own body image Concentrate on being healthy and having a healthy weight. Change your focus: instead of concentrating on what you don’t like about your self, pay attention to the things you like about your self Make positive comments about your own body and the bodies of others. Be receptive: accept compliments from others From Preserving Body Image and Self-Esteem Among Overweight Youngsters Joanne Ikeda, MA, RD University of California Extension Nutrition Specialist, 2004 FNEP ITV University of Missouri-Columbia

Accepting Yourself I’m fast I appreciate that I’m smart I am a good writer I am a good person

Reflect… silent activity Have you ever been on the receiving end of a cruel comment about your physical size or appearance? Have others let you know, in some way, that you’re not attractive enough? Have you ever skipped an activity to avoid comments about your appearance? Do you think often about dieting because of comments about your weight? Have you ever made cruel comments to others about their appearance? Adaapted from

What to do if you are being bullied? What to do if you are being bullied? Walk away State your opinion: “I’m sorry you don’t like my shirt, but I do” Ask a question: “Why do you care so much?” Tell an adult strongerthanbullies.org

Stopping Bullying Check-list

Practicing skills Group activities

References Teaching tolerance: 2 Turning Points Montana Team Nutrition,2003. Your own healthy style. A middle school curriculum to enhance body image. Retrieved September 29 from f. Preserving Body Image and Self-Esteem Among Overweight Youngsters Joanne Ikeda, MA, RD University of California Extension Nutrition Specialist, 2004 FNEP ITV University of Missouri-Columbia