1. self-esteem By: Alexis Vander Tuig

2. . 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

3. 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

4. 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?

5. Does self-esteem affect you?

6. When does Self-esteem start?

7. Results of Assesment

8. 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.”

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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

16. References
Marion, M. (2015). Guidance of young children. Boston: Pearson.
Cherry, K. (n.d.). How Do Psychologists Define Self-Esteem? Retrieved March 28, 2017, from
Khalsa, S. S. (n.d.). Group Exercises for Enhancing Social Skills and Self-Esteem. Retrieved March 28, 2017, from enhancing-social-skills-and-self-esteem-sirinam-s- khalsa/ ?ean=
Borba, M. (1994). Home esteem builders: activities designed to strengthen the partnership between the home and school. Torrance, CA: Jalmar Press.
Ewing, J. (2002). Smart parenting: guide to everyday & energy situations. Hauppauge, NY: Positive Promotions.