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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Appreciating Talents

For Teachers K - 1st
Boost children's self-esteem by helping them to create awards recognizing their personal strengths and abilities.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Self Concept" by Saul Mc Leod

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Self-concept" by Saul McLeod, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Self Image

For Students 9th - 10th
This video clip asks students to respond to the question, what does society tell you about the value of self esteem?
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Self Image, Making of African American Identity: V. 2

For Students 9th - 10th
An editorial and four poems that explore African American strivings for self-esteem in the late-nineteenth century. All documents referenced within this resource attempt to shine a light on African American self-image and identity.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: An Exercise in Self Compassion

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an exercise from the School of Life on how to lessen the voices of self-flagellation and learn to appreciate the role of self-care in a good and fruitful life. [4:42]
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: All About Community

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use these ARTHUR activities to help children understand themselves and those around them. Topics include self-esteem, understanding others, and cultural diversity.
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: Appreciating Yourself

For Teachers K - 1st
Learn how to teach children to appreciate themselves through activities, writing prompts, and discussion questions about self worth.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Be Proactive

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This student engages students in buidling self-esteem skills so that they will acquire employability skills.
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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Who's Inside the Mitten?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson plan that will promote student's involvement and self-confidence in your ESL class and thus improve oral language skills. It provides downloads and links.
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Other

American Girl: For Parents & Teachers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Meet the characters of Valerie Tripp's American Girl series, and learn cultural lessons through this collection of worksheets and guides (PDF, require Adobe Reader). Resources cover a variety of social issues including bullying,...
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Childnet

Childnet: Online Safety: Pshe Toolkits for Ages 11 14

For Teachers 5th - 9th
This is a set of practical online safety PSHE toolkits to explore online issues, including links to Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), with pupils aged 11-14 years old. Crossing the Line covers the topics of cyberbullying,...
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Everything ESL

Back to School Esl Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provide the English learners in your class with the opportunity to develop pride in their heritage. Help strengthen the positive self-esteem of your students. It provides downloads.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "I Am Me"

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson plan includes promoting students' understanding of themselves through self-expression, critical thinking skills, and creative writing and thinking skills...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Feelings"

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. This activity focuses on a student's feelings in providing them with a sense of self-discovery and understanding of their value. Good resource.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Self Acceptance

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Lesson focuses on young scholars recognizing strengths in themselves and others as well as learning to write in verse.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Bowling for Math Facts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Practice gross motor skills, counting and feelings of self esteem through a milk bottle bowling game.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on the disorder known as depression. The article covers information on the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening, complications, treatment, self-care, and more.
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PBS

Pbs: Give Awards to Everyday Heroes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explain how everyday heroes are just as heroic as famous ones and list heroic things they do. Design and present awards to everyday heroes you know, including yourself.
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Utah State University

A Mini Unit of Gwendolyn Brooks

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Nice lesson plan for grades 5-6 that explores poetry and personal expression through the work of Gwendolyn Brooks. Has lots of activities but could easily be modified for time. Has nearly everything you need to do the lesson!
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Lesson Plan: Future Possible Selves

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students create future-self plans. When presented with the idea of future possible selves, students have the opportunity to identify who they want to be.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Writing Prompts: Director of Operations

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features Jim Kressler, Director of Operations, Bosch-Rexroth Corporation, Allentown, PA. Jim says that his best career advice for anyone is to believe in your self. Confidence in yourself helps you divide and conquer any...
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Other

Isaca: A Young Professional's Guide to Career Success Using Soft Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the importance of soft skills such as communication, self confidence and work ethic, along with the reasons these skills are highly desired by employers.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Teens Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish versions of articles from TeenHealth's comprehensive database of information on health topics of interest to teenagers and young adolescents, such as puberty, eating disorders, self-esteem, and drugs and alcohol. English language...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Take a 2nd Look"

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. This strategy's focus is to promote higher-order thinking skills and cooperative learning.

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