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Self-Esteem: Grades 6-8 Lesson PlanSelf-Esteem: Grades 6-8 Lesson Plan
Publisher
Nemours KidsHealth
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Internet Access
Year
2016
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Self-Esteem: Grades 6-8

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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 packet help tweens understand the importance of healthy self-esteem and learn ways to improve their feelings about themselves. No magic mirrors required.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

self esteem, self-awareness, casel, social-emotional learning, respect

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • For the first activity class members brainstorm a list of characters who seem to have low self-esteem

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires computers with internet access, cameras or digital cameras with printers, paper, art supplies, and glue

Pros

  • Includes links to age-appropriate articles and discussion questions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a

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