1. Ms. Kelly 6th Grade Health
Self-Concept
Ms. Kelly
6th Grade Health

2. Journal #16:
What makes me, ME????

3. Remember this…

5. What is Self-Concept?
The view that you have of yourself and the way that other people see you, including:
The way you feel about different issues
What is important to you
What you like and don’t like
Who you like to be with
What you do well
What you need to improve on

6. Influential People… Parents/guardians Grandparents Brothers/sisters
Friends
Teachers
Media

7. Developing a Positive Self-Concept
Concentrate on what you do well
Don’t be too hard on yourself
Ask people you trust for help, when needed
Try new things
Don’t read too much into each look or word

8. Bell Ringer:
Complete the “This Is How I See Myself” worksheet in your Self-Concept note packets

9. Journal #17:
When a friend is feeling low, what can you do to cheer him/her up? Or has a friend ever done something to make you feel better when you were having a bad day? Explain.

10. Effects of a Good Self-Concept
High self-esteem
Increased confidence in self
Feeling valued, loved, and secure
Take care of yourself and health
Care about/get along with others
Bounce back after disappointment (resiliency)

11. Self-Esteem
The ability to like and respect yourself

12. JOURNAL: Self-esteem is… (how would you define it?)
Some things that can help improve my self-esteem are…
Someone with high self-esteem might feel…
Someone with low self-esteem might feel….
Some things that lower my self-esteem are…