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Friendship & Self-Esteem Boost

Lesson Plan

Friendship & Self-Esteem Boost

Build self-esteem and make friends

This lesson aims to help 4th and 5th grade girls build self-esteem and make friends through a combination of video learning and interactive activities. By focusing on self-acceptance and the importance of friendship, students will gain confidence and learn valuable social skills. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive environment where students can express themselves and connect with peers.

Audience

4th and 5th Grade Girls

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Materials

Video: Wellbeing For Children: Confidence And Self-Esteem, Discussion Questions, Printable Cards for Activity, and Take-Home Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of self-esteem and friendship.
  • Explain the importance of feeling good about oneself and having friends.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about self-esteem and friendship.

Step 4

Interactive Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute printable cards with prompts related to self-esteem and friendship.
  • Have students pair up and discuss the prompts on their cards.
  • Encourage them to share positive affirmations with each other.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice self-acceptance and kindness towards others.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Friendship & Esteem

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion about self-esteem and friendship after watching the video.

What does self-esteem mean to you?

Encourage students to think about how they feel about themselves and why it's important. For example, feeling proud of a drawing they made or being happy with their ability to help a friend.







How can being a good friend help build self-esteem?

Discuss how positive friendships can boost confidence and provide support. For instance, a friend cheering you on during a game or helping you with homework can make you feel valued.







What are some ways you can show kindness to yourself and others?

Explore actions and words that promote self-love and kindness. Examples include giving yourself a compliment or helping a classmate with a task.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards: Esteem & Friendship Prompts

These cards contain prompts to encourage discussions about self-esteem and friendship. They are designed for one-sided printing.




Share one thing you like about yourself.







Name a quality you admire in a friend.







What is a kind thing you can do for someone today?







How can you be a good friend to yourself?







Describe a time when you felt proud of yourself.




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Worksheet

Take-Home Worksheet: Esteem & Friendship

This worksheet is designed to reinforce the lesson's themes of self-esteem and friendship. It includes activities that encourage students to reflect on what they learned and apply it in their daily lives.

List three things you like about yourself and why they are important to you.








Write about a time when you helped a friend and how it made you feel.








Draw a picture of you and your friends doing something fun together.








Think of a compliment you can give yourself every day this week.








Describe a new way you can show kindness to someone at school.








Practice self-compassion by writing a kind note to yourself about a mistake you made and how you can learn from it.








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