Students will define self-esteem and identify one positive quality about themselves, fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence.
Developing self-esteem early helps students navigate challenges, build healthy relationships, and achieve their potential by promoting a positive self-image and resilience.
Audience
3rd Grade
Time
5 minutes
Approach
Interactive discussion, an engaging video, and a quick reflection.
Review the Self-Esteem Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with the content. * Ensure the projector or whiteboard is ready for displaying the slide deck. * Test the video link within the slide deck to confirm it plays correctly. * Consider a brief self-reflection question to prompt student thinking, such as "What is one thing you like about yourself?"
Step 1
Introduction: What is Self-Esteem?
1 minute
Begin by asking students: "What do you think it means to believe in yourself?" Allow for a few quick responses. * Introduce the concept of self-esteem as 'how you feel about yourself' and 'knowing you are valuable and capable.' * Display Slide 1 of the Self-Esteem Slide Deck.
Step 2
Watch the Video: Celebrating Ourselves
2 minutes
Transition to playing the short, age-appropriate video on self-esteem. "We're going to watch a short video that shows us why it's so important to think positively about who we are." * Display Slide 2 of the Self-Esteem Slide Deck and play the video.
Step 3
Quick Reflection & Share
1.5 minutes
After the video, ask students: "What was one idea from the video that stuck with you?" * Prompt students to think about one positive quality they possess. "Think about something you are really good at, or something you really like about yourself." * Invite a few volunteers to share their positive quality with the class. "Who would like to share one amazing thing about themselves?" * Display Slide 3 of the Self-Esteem Slide Deck.
Step 4
Conclusion: Believe in You!
0.5 minutes
Reiterate the main message: "Remember, everyone is amazing in their own way. It's important to believe in yourself and know your worth!" * Encourage students to carry this feeling with them throughout their day. * Display Slide 4 of the Self-Esteem Slide Deck.
Slide Deck
You Are Amazing!
What does it mean to believe in yourself?
Self-esteem is how you feel about YOU!
Welcome students and introduce the topic of self-esteem. Ask them what it means to 'believe in yourself.' Explain that self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves and knowing we are valuable.
Watch this video to discover how amazing you are!
Introduce the video as a way to learn more about self-esteem. Play this short, age-appropriate video that celebrates individuality and positive self-perception.
You Rock!
What is one thing you like about yourself?
Share with a friend or the class!
After the video, facilitate a quick discussion. Ask students what ideas from the video resonated with them. Then, prompt them to think of one positive quality they have and invite volunteers to share.
Believe in You!
You are capable. You are valuable. You are enough!
Always believe in how amazing you are!
Conclude by reinforcing the main message: everyone is unique and special, and it's important to believe in one's own worth.
Discussion
Strengths and Growths Discussion
Sometimes we are really good at one thing, like drawing, but maybe not as good at something else, like math. And that's okay! Everyone has different strengths and areas where they are still growing.
What is something you feel really good at doing? (It could be anything - playing, helping, learning, being kind!)
What is something that you are still learning and want to get better at? (It's brave to share what we are working on!)
How does it feel to know that everyone is good at different things, and that we all have areas where we can grow?
Why is it important to remember that being "amazing" doesn't mean being good at everything?
