Children often struggle in the classroom if they lack self-esteem. As educators, we can help students build self-confidence. In this blog post, I will share three ways to help build self-esteem in the primary classroom.
What is Self-Esteem?
According to www.kidshealth.org, self-esteem means “you mostly feel good about yourself”, whereas “Low self-esteem means you don’t feel very good about yourself.” (D’Arcy Lyness, PhD, June 2018).
Children with self-esteem typically like who they are, feel proud of who they are and what they know or can do. Children with low self-esteem may have a difficult time seeing that they are special and important. They may lack confidence in their abilities or knowledge.
Self-Esteem Struggles Break My Heart
My heart breaks any time I discover a student who lacks self-esteem or struggles with self-confidence.
We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. As educators, we can support our students and help them see that they are amazing human beings who are loved and appreciated.
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3 Ways to Help Students in the Classroom
Talk about It
Create and Say Affirmations
Read Picture Books
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Quick Review
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What Does This Look Like in Your Classroom?
How do you help students learn aboutthis topic?
What kinds of activities do you do to help your students build self-confidence?
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