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Negative vs. Positive Thoughts Lesson PlanNegative vs. Positive Thoughts Lesson Plan
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7th
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Health
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Negative vs. Positive Thoughts

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Seventh graders see themselves and how they think they are seen, which can be sometimes quite different. Self-esteem portrait allows the student to say how they think others see them, how they see themselves, and how others do indeed see them.

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self portraits, portraiture, self esteem

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self portrait, self-esteem, health

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Unit Plan

Exploring Self-Esteem 1: What Is Self-Esteem?

IRISS
Adolescents explore self-esteem and the various factors that influence a person's sense of self in this four-part lesson series. Through a combination of whole class instruction, small group discussions, and independent work,...
6th - 12th Health
Lesson Plan

Self-Esteem: Grades 6-8

Nemours KidsHealth
It would be lovely if we all had mirrors that told us were were fabulous. Alas, such devices designed to boost self-esteem have yet to be invented. However, there are activities that can prove effective. Two activities in a four-page...
6th - 8th Health
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

Collage Self-Portrait

Curated OER
Here is a beautiful art lesson which has young artists make a collage self-portrait using images of food. Pupils create a two-dimensional self-portrait using pictures of food and food-related items cut from magazines. A highly detailed,...
3rd - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
Activity

Teen Self Esteem Workbook

Whole Person Associates
Happy teens are healthy teens! Pupils embark on a self-reflective journey using a series of assessments and discussions to promote personal development. The lessons focus on identifying low and high self-esteem attitudes and behaviors,...
7th - 12th Health
CCSS: Adaptable
Writing

Make a Van Gogh-Style Self-Portrait

Curated OER
Learn by doing! Young artists try their hand at creating their own self-portraits in the style of Vincent van Gogh. This worksheet contains a brief explanation of the essential qualities of van Gogh's art: complementary colors and...
4th - 7th English Language Arts
Activity

Self‑Esteem Activity Guide (For Youth Leaders of Young Girls)

Self-esteem fund
Did you know that over 70 percent of girls avoid certain activities because they feel bad about their looks? This fantastic resource includes 18 tried and true activities designed to help girls establish positive self-esteem. 
3rd - 8th Health
CCSS: Adaptable
Organizer

Me, Myself, I: Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

beyondblue
Celebrate the positive qualities of young learners with this collection of self-esteem worksheets. After first listing their interests and personal qualities, learners go on to monitor their self-esteem over the course of...
3rd - 8th Health
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

Music: "Hearing Between The Lines"

Curated OER
The class listens to and reads lyrics from popular songs that explore themes of self-esteem, body image, and eating disorders. The song interpretations will serve as a jumping-off point to deeper discussion on the issues, culminating in...
7th - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
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Self-Portrait Book

Curated OER
Learners study self-portraits taken by photographers to explain the technique and symbolism used. They decide what they would like to say about themselves in their images and then, take pictures of each other. They create an iPhoto book.
6th - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
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An Electronic Self-Portrait Lesson Plan - A Unit for Middle School

Curated OER
Using a photo of themselves for inspiration, learners create a multi-media self-portrait. A digital image of each child is taken, it is uploaded into the computer where is can be experimented with in a digital format. Young artists then...
6th - 9th Visual & Performing Arts
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