Lesson Plan
Confidence Boosters Lesson Plan
Empower students to build self-esteem and express themselves through interactive activities and games.
Fostering self-confidence and self-expression is crucial for personal development and helps students engage positively in social interactions.
Audience
Elementary and Middle School Students
Time
45-60 minutes
Approach
Interactive activities and guided reflections.
Materials
Confidence Boosters Lesson Plan, - Reflection Journals, - Art Supplies (Markers, Crayons, Paper), and - Prepared Cards with Positive Affirmations
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
- Review the Confidence Boosters Lesson Plan and ensure all activity instructions are clear.
- Set up stations for group activities and games.
- Prepare materials like reflection journals, art supplies, and affirmation cards.
Step 1
Welcoming and Warm-Up
10 minutes
- Begin with a positive greeting and short discussion on what makes each student unique.
- Ask students to share one thing they like about themselves.
Step 2
Activity - Affirmation Cards
15 minutes
- Distribute prepared cards, asking students to read aloud or reflect on the positive affirmations.
- In groups, have students discuss why the affirmations are important and relate them to their own experiences.
Step 3
Art Expression Activity
15 minutes
- Provide art supplies and ask students to create a self-portrait or an art piece that reflects their inner strengths.
- Encourage students to share their artwork and explain what it represents about themselves.
Step 4
Reflect and Share
5 minutes
- Invite students to share insights from the activities.
- Facilitate a brief group reflection on how positive self-esteem can empower them in everyday life.
Activity
Affirmation Cards Activity
This activity is designed to help students engage with positive affirmations by reading, reflecting, and discussing them in groups. The activity supports self-esteem building and encourages personal reflection and group interaction.
Objectives
- Read and internalize positive affirmations.
- Reflect on how each affirmation relates to personal experiences.
- Encourage group discussion about self-worth and positive qualities.
Materials
- Prepared Cards with Positive Affirmations
- Reflection Journals
Instructions
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Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin by briefly explaining the purpose of using affirmations. Ask the students if they have ever heard of or used positive affirmations before and what they think about them.
- Begin by briefly explaining the purpose of using affirmations. Ask the students if they have ever heard of or used positive affirmations before and what they think about them.
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Reading the Cards (10 minutes):
- Distribute the prepared cards equally among the students.
- Invite each student to read their affirmation aloud. If a student prefers, they may keep it to themselves and reflect quietly.
- Distribute the prepared cards equally among the students.
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Group Discussion (10 minutes):
- Form small groups of 3-4 students. In their groups, ask students to discuss the following questions:
- What does this affirmation mean to you?
- Can you think of a time when this affirmation might have helped you or someone else?
- How can you use these positive words in your daily life?
- What does this affirmation mean to you?
- Form small groups of 3-4 students. In their groups, ask students to discuss the following questions:
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Reflection (5 minutes):
- Allow students a few minutes to write in their reflection journals. They can answer questions like:
- Which affirmation resonated with you the most and why?
- What is one positive thing you can tell yourself every day?
- Which affirmation resonated with you the most and why?
- Allow students a few minutes to write in their reflection journals. They can answer questions like:
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Sharing Insights (5 minutes):
- Bring the class back together and invite a few students to share their reflections or something they learned from the discussion.
- Bring the class back together and invite a few students to share their reflections or something they learned from the discussion.
Follow-Up Points
- Remind students that positive self-talk is an important habit for resiliency and mental well-being.
- Encourage students to create their own affirmations at home and share them in the next class.
- Consider integrating this activity with the Confidence Boosters Lesson Plan for more comprehensive support of self-esteem building.
This activity can be adapted to different age groups by tweaking the discussion questions and reflection time as needed. Enjoy creating a positive and safe space for self-expression and growth!
Game
Self-Esteem Charades
This game is designed to help students express their positive traits and qualities in a fun, interactive way. By engaging in charades, students can demonstrate what they believe are their strengths and encourage each other by affirming these qualities. This game is ideal for promoting teamwork, communication, and self-confidence.
Objectives
- Express positive traits and qualities through physical movements.
- Encourage and recognize personal strengths and positive attributes.
- Foster teamwork and collective encouragement in a fun, engaging environment.
Materials Needed
- Prepared Cards with Positive Traits/Qualities (e.g., kindness, creativity, resilience, leadership, etc.)
Instructions
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Preparation (5 minutes):
- Prepare cards that describe various positive traits and qualities. Write each trait on a separate card.
- Arrange students into small teams of 4-5 members each.
- Prepare cards that describe various positive traits and qualities. Write each trait on a separate card.
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Gameplay (20 minutes):
- Each team will take turns picking a card from the deck without showing it to the others.
- The student who picked the card must act out the trait or quality without speaking or using written words (similar to traditional charades). Their team has 2 minutes to guess the trait.
- Once the correct trait is guessed, the team earns a point. If the time runs out, the next team gets a chance with a new card.
- Each team will take turns picking a card from the deck without showing it to the others.
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Discussion (10 minutes):
- After the game, gather students and have a group discussion. Ask students to share how they felt during the game and why the trait they acted out (or guessed) is important.
- Encourage students to provide examples of how they or their friends have shown these qualities in real life.
- After the game, gather students and have a group discussion. Ask students to share how they felt during the game and why the trait they acted out (or guessed) is important.
Follow-Up Points
- Emphasize how recognizing and celebrating our strengths can boost self-esteem.
- Encourage students to think of additional positive traits and even create their own cards for future games.
- Link these insights with activities like the Affirmation Cards Activity and the Confidence Boosters Lesson Plan for a well-rounded approach to building self-esteem.
Enjoy the game and celebrate the wonderful qualities that make each student unique!