Building Self-Esteem in the Classroom

Are you currently teaching about self-esteem in your social-emotional learning? This 18-slide teaching PowerPoint is the perfect addition to your lesson planning about self-esteem. Each slide has been carefully constructed by a teacher and written in child-friendly language to help make the teaching and learning of self-esteem easier!

The following topics are included in this PowerPoint

• What is Self Esteem?
• High vs. Low
• Self Talk
• Focus on Strengths
• Set Realistic Goals
• Health and Self-Care Habits
• Foster Positive Relationships
• Independence

Self-Esteem Activities

Looking for some activities to do after working through this fantastic teaching PowerPoint about self-esteem? Here are some great self-esteem activity ideas to add to your social-emotional lessons:

1. Teach kids to use positive affirmations by creating daily affirmations together and have them repeat the statements in a mirror.
2. Encourage children to think about their strengths and complete this My Strengths Sunglasses template.
3. Do a compliment circle. Students sit in a circle and each child takes turns giving genuine compliments to the person to their right.
4. Complete this gratitude writing prompt sheet.

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This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter Collaborator.

Self-Esteem Resources for Kids

Are you looking for some more activities that you can include in your social-emotional learning?

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All About Strengths Poster and Worksheet Pack

Help your students identify their personal strengths and weaknesses with this poster and worksheet pack.

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My Strengths Sunglasses Template

Teach your students how to identify their strengths with this fun craft activity.

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Personal Identity Activity (My Identity Wheel)

Explore personal identity by completing this personal identity wheel.