Self-Esteem Sessions and Activities

 

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ASCA (American School Counselor Association) National Standards for Students: Academic Development: Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.                                                       

A:A1.2 Display a positive interest in learning                                                                                                 

A:A3.5 Share knowledge 

Personal/Social Development: Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person 

PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes, and beliefs

PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings

PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets 

 

Session One:

*Review the meaning of self-esteem with a family member from the below information:

 

What is the Meaning of Self-Esteem? Explanation for Adults:

According to PositivePsychology.com, you probably already have a good idea, but let’s start from the beginning anyway: what is self-esteem? Self-esteem refers to a person’s overall sense of his or her value or worth. It can be considered a sort of measure of how much a person “values, approves of, appreciates, prizes, or likes him or herself” (Adler & Stewart, 2004).

According to self-esteem expert Morris Rosenberg, self-esteem is quite simply one’s attitude toward oneself (1965). He described it as a “favourable or unfavourable attitude toward the self”.

Various factors believed to influence our self-esteem include:

• Genetics

• Personality

• Life experiences

• Age

• Health

• Thoughts

• Social circumstances

• The reactions of others

• Comparing the self to others

An important note is that self-esteem is not fixed. It is malleable and measurable, meaning we can test for and improve upon it.

 

*Review the meaning of self-esteem from the above information. 

 

*What is High or Low Self-Esteem? Watch this video CLICK HERE

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*Sing Along to Sesame Street Bruno Mars: Don't Give Up Song: CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to the book, I'm Gonna Like Me CLICK HERE

 

*Book Discussion Questions: Try to answer the following questions about the book:

1) What is self-esteem?

2) What are you really good at doing?

3) What do you like about yourself?

4) What are situations that you are gonna like yourself?

5) What was your favorite part of the book?

6) What will you try that is new and find out if you like it?

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My Favorites Drawing Activity: Think about what makes you unique and special. Look at yourself in a mirror.  Do you have teeth missing or growing back in? Do you have black, brown, blond, or red hair?  Is your hair curly, straight, short, or long? What color of eyes do you have? With a piece of blank paper and markers/crayons, draw yourself smiling a BIG smile. Share your drawing with a family member. 

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Session Two:

*Listen to the book, I Like Myself! CLICK HERE

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*Watch video, Self-Esteem: How to Feel Awesome About Being You CLICK HERE

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*Watch Video, Sesame Street Confidence: CLICK HERE

 

*My Favorites Drawing Activity: What are your favorite things to do? Find a blank piece of paper, markers/crayons. Draw 4 things you like to do on the paper with the markers or crayons. Share your drawing with a family member. 

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Session Three:

*Wiggle Break: Dance to the following song, I Am Important CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to the book, The Reflection in Me CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to the book, ABC I Like Me CLICK HERE

 

*My Family Drawing Activity: Who are the special people that make up your family? Find a piece of blank paper, markers/crayons. Draw all the special people in your family that live with you. Put lots of details on your drawing. Share your masterpiece with a family member.

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Session Four:

*Wiggle Break: Dance to the following song, What I Am by Sesame Street CLICK HERE

 

*Say out loud the following affirmations with this video. 33 Affirmations for Kid's Self-Esteem CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to book, I Am Human CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to book, I Believe In Myself CLICK HERE

 

*Affirmation Drawing Activity: Find a blank piece of paper, markers/crayons. Draw a picture of your favorite thing or place. Write words in "comic bubbles" around your drawing of affirmations that you like to say to yourself. Share your drawing with a family member. Be proud of your drawing and tape it up in your bedroom. 

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Session Five:

*Listen to book, How To Build Self Confidence CLICK HERE

 

* The Best You! Book: CLICK HERE

 

*Kid Chats - What Is Self-Esteem? CLICK HERE

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*3 Tips to Boost Your Confidence CLICK HERE

 

* Listen to book, I Like Me! CLICK HERE

 

*Try to answer the following questions and share your answers with a family member:

1) How can you improve your confidence?

2) What are 3 things you can tell yourself that are positive when you feel frustrated?

3) What are 3 things you can tell someone else that is positive?

4) Finish the statements: "I like to _____."  "I am good at _____." "I am positive by _____."

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Session Six:

*Wiggle Break: Dance to the following self-esteem song CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to book, Beautiful Wonderful Strong Little Me CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to book, Dear Girl CLICK HERE

 

*I Am Amazing Drawing Activity: Find a blank sheet of paper, markers/crayons. Look at yourself in a mirror and SMILE! Try to draw yourself on the paper with your markers or crayons. Put lots of details on your drawing that shows who you are and what you like to do. Share your masterpiece with a family member and explain what makes you a wonderful person. 

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Session Seven:

*Listen to book, ABC I Love Me CLICK HERE

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*Practice Saying Positive Affirmations/Self Talk Video: CLICK HERE

 

*Watch the Video About Positive Self-Talk: CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to book, The Important Book CLICK HERE

 

*Try to answer the following book discussion questions and share your answers with a family member:

1) What is important about you?

2) What are important things you like to do?

3) Who are the important people in your life?

4) How do those people make you feel?

5) What do you like to do with those important people?

6) What are three positive things you can tell yourself related self talk?

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Session Eight:

*Watch the video from Sesame Street - What Makes you Special? CLICK HERE

 

*Watch the video on Positive Self-Talk CLICK HERE

 

*Watch the video on Positive Self-Concept with Nick Vuijicic CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to book, I Am Enough CLICK HERE

 

*Listen to book, The Day The Crayons Quit CLICK HERE

 

*Try to answer the following book discussion questions and share your answers with a family member:

1) What are hard things for you to do?

2) Do you give up easily when you try something new?

3) What should you tell yourself to keep trying to learn a difficult task?

4) What can you say to someone to motivate them to keep going when he/she struggles with a task?

5) Why is it important to sometimes work together to finish a task?

6) What are some things you can tell yourself that are positive?

7) How can you be kind to yourself?