Self-Esteem, Confidence

Includes 6 activities that complement lessons learned in The Pirate and The Ink Blot, the first story in The Adventures of Jeff and Reed Anthology. Each activity follows the GANAG lesson structure: Goal (Share the lesson goal/objective.)Access prior...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story THANKS for the FEEDBACK... I Think?, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 18"x22" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in...

Includes 8 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of a Positive No, from the Urban Character Education Series by Kip Jones. Activities in Bundle 1 of 2 include: What Counts Most in Life?: Students will discuss what is important to be...

Includes 8 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of a Positive No, from the Urban Character Education Series by Kip Jones. Activities in Bundle 2 of 2 include: The Power of a Positive No Word Search: Students will review key terms and...

Includes 8 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of Self-D, from the Urban Character Education Series by Kip Jones. Activities in Bundle 1 of 2 include: Self-D Maze: Students will complete a story-themed maze worksheet using focus and...

Includes 8 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of Self-D, from the Urban Character Education Series by Kip Jones. Activities in Bundle 2 of 2 include: Self-D Word Search: Students will search for vocabulary words that consist of key...

While we can't eliminate feelings of envy and jealousy, we can teach children early on how to cope with these difficult emotions. Learning to recognize jealousy can help children avoid low self-esteem, as well as feelings of aggression or loneliness...

The grass can seem greener on the other side thanks to movies, television, and social media. So how can you foster self-acceptance and positive identity in children? Teach them to learn to be happy with who they are, even when the world inundates images...

When people think of feedback, they typically think of developmental feedback, or criticism. But positive feedback, or a compliment, is just as important. Receiving developmental feedback is never easy, but it is absolutely a part of life. Most people...

Reinforce the importance of the social skills that RJ learns in the story THANKS for the FEEDBACK... I Think?, part of the BEST ME I Can Be! series, by displaying these colorful 8.5"x11" posters in classrooms, hallways, and common areas in your...

From standing up to a bully to speaking up when you're struggling in school to sharing concerns with a partner when you're an adult to advocating for what you need or want in a job, self-advocacy has many benefits. But it takes practice! Award-winning...

Whether we are aware of it or not, we constantly compare ourselves to others. This lesson is designed to get students to view themselves apart from others and to judge only their own growth in comparison to their own self. From Tamara Zentic's 13 &...

Self-esteem is more than just body image or how an individual feels about his or her appearance. Self-worth is influenced and shaped by our minds (thoughts and intellect), our emotions, our values, and our relationships with other people. It is important...

Join in on the fun with an activity from Bryan Smith’s Is There an App for That? Students will visually see how they have similarities and differences with other students. This activity will teach students the difference between staying true...

This activity will allow students to clarify their values and beliefs by starting out the lesson listing the top 7 to 10 most important things in their lives. Once they think of what they are thankful for, they can build on that to identify their values...

This activity will allow students to research a product and read consumer comments and reviews based on their experience. Students will then evaluate the feedback given and decide if it is helpful or not. This is also a great opportunity to incorporate...