Embracing Your Awesome Self: What is Body Positivity?

Have you ever looked in a magazine, scrolled through social media, or watched a TV show and felt like you needed to look a certain way? Like there's a

Let's Talk About Body Positivity!

Use these questions to guide our conversation after reading "Embracing Your Awesome Self."

Understanding Body Positivity

1. In your own words, how would you define body positivity based on what we just read? What does it really mean to you?
   
   
   
2. The article mentioned that body positivity is about respecting and appreciating your body. What are some things your body allows you to do that you are grateful for? (Think beyond just appearance!)
   
   
   

Media and Influence

3. The reading talked about how media and social media can make us feel. What are some specific examples of messages you see or hear that make you feel like you need to look a certain way?
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. How do these messages affect how you see yourself? Do they make you feel good, bad, or confused?
   
   
   

Building Self-Esteem

5. What are some ways we can challenge those negative messages and focus on our own unique strengths and qualities?
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Besides what your body looks like, what are other amazing qualities you possess? (e.g., kindness, intelligence, humor, creativity, strength).
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. The lesson plan mentions developing tools to boost self-esteem. What kind of

Power Pose Power-Up!

Instructions:

1. Work in small groups.
2. Each group will receive a set of "Power Pose" cards.
3. Take turns picking a card and striking the pose.
4. As you hold the pose, pay attention to how your body feels. What emotions come up? Do you feel stronger, more confident, more relaxed?
5. Discuss with your group: How did that pose make you feel? How might adopting a confident posture impact your mindset?
6. Create Your Own! As a group, come up with your own unique "Power Pose" that makes you feel strong and confident. Share it with the class if you feel comfortable!

Power Pose Card 1: The Wonder Woman / Superman

• Pose: Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart, hands on your hips, chest out, and chin slightly up. Imagine yourself as a superhero!
• Feeling: Powerful, brave, strong.

Power Pose Card 2: The Expansive Reach

• Pose: Stand with your arms stretched wide above your head, reaching towards the sky. Your body should take up as much space as possible.
• Feeling: Open, limitless, victorious.

Power Pose Card 3: The Confident Lean

• Pose: Stand with one hand resting casually on a hip, leaning slightly back, with a relaxed but alert expression. Shift your weight to one leg.
• Feeling: Chill, self-assured, cool.

Power Pose Card 4: The Hands-on-Table Stand

• Pose: If you have a table or desk, lean slightly forward with both hands flat on the surface. Stand firm and grounded.
• Feeling: Grounded, focused, ready.

Power Pose Card 5: The Victory Arms

• Pose: Throw both arms up in the air in a

Affirmation Bingo: Love Your Vibe!

How to Play:

1. Each person gets an Affirmation Bingo Card.
2. The teacher will read out positive affirmations one by one.
3. If an affirmation resonates with you, or describes something true about you, mark it on your card.
4. The first person to get five squares in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) shouts "BINGO!"
5. We will then share some of the affirmations that made us feel good.

Affirmation Bingo Card

Note to Teacher: Cut out individual cards or provide students with a copy of the grid.