1. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT How we see and feel about ourselves.
ETP420
TEACHING AND LEARNING 2
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Self esteem -
How we see and feel about ourselves.

2. Social/emotional development
Every child has low self-esteem at some time in his life. A child might feel bad after getting a low score at something or having a bad game.
Criticism can make children feel bad. It can come from parents, siblings, teachers, coaches, or a bully.
Children often criticize themselves! They may feel like they aren't good enough if they differ from their peers.
Children can be hurt by others' expectations, too. Teachers and parents should avoid pressuring children to reach unrealistic goals.
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3. Why is it important to have high self-esteem?
It allows children to feel proud of themselves.
It gives them the courage to try new things.
It gives them confidence and helps them become independent.
It helps them stand up for themselves and for what they believe in.
It helps them accept love and praise.
It also helps them admit when they've made a mistake (and motivates them to correct it or learn from it).
It gives children the willingness to try something again even if they failed the first time.
It helps children make good decisions.
High self-esteem helps children care about themselves, protect themselves, and keep themselves safe and healthy.
High self-esteem helps kids set goals and look forward to their futures.

4. Lesson 1 : Crumpled hearts Click to see detailed lesson plan
Objective:
To help students to understand that unkind words hurt.
To help students to understand that kind words can help heal.
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5. Lesson 2 : Be kind to ourselves Click to see detailed lesson plan
Objective:
Students to describe what they like about themselves.
Students to recognise that we are all different and identify something that makes them special.
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6. Worksheets

7. Photographs

8. References:
Berk, L (2009) Child development, Pearson Education, Allyn & Bacon, 8th edition
D' Arcy L (2001). The Story on Self-Esteem. Retrieved 23 August 2012 from :
Iowa State University ( 2004): University Extension. Understanding Children: Self-Esteem. Virtual Children's Hospital: Iowa Health Book.
Rutherford, K., (2001) Developing Your Child's Self-Esteem. Kids Health. Retrieved 23 August 2012 from :